Schweizer Salinen AG
Pratteln
Heating Plant Operator 100%
- 04 November 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
You have the expertise. We have the salt.The Swiss Saltworks ensure the salt supply for Switzerland on behalf of the cantons and the Principality of Liechtenstein. In doing so, the Swiss Saltworks not only fulfil their supply mandate but also guarantee – especially in harsh winters – flawless mobility for the entire population.
To operate our production facilities efficiently and safely, we are looking for reinforcement for our evaporation plant in Schweizerhalle.
Your role
In this role, you ensure that our steam and compressed air supply functions reliably – making you a central part of our salt production running smoothly. You monitor technical systems, carry out inspections and analyses, and are an important specialist in the operation of our energy and supply facilities.
You work independently, with technical versatility and great responsibility in an industrial environment with a plant complex.
Heating Plant Operator 100%
What you can achieve with us
- Ensuring the trouble-free operation of our steam boiler systems
- Responsibility for compressed air generation as well as supporting processes in salt production
- Carrying out periodic inspections, analyses and technical checks
- Monitoring and analysing boiler feed water as well as sampling and checking auxiliary materials
- Assisting with brine cleaning and preparation of auxiliary materials
- Troubleshooting technical faults and supporting revisions and maintenance work
- Preparing technical reports and performing work according to defined safety and quality standards
- Coordinating oil drains and conducting tank inspections
- Supporting production through flexible deployment within the evaporation plant
Your qualities as a professional and person
- Completed technical basic training, e.g. as a mechanic, locksmith, heating installer or electrician
- Completed heating plant operator course
- Experience in operating technical systems or as a boiler house operator is an advantage
- Good technical knowledge of systems and enthusiasm for industrial processes
- Independent, structured and responsible working style
- Strong safety awareness and high reliability
- Willingness for flexible working hours and deployment outside regular hours in case of faults
- Team player, hands-on mentality and interest in new technologies
- Very good German language skills, spoken and written
What we offer you
- A responsible key role in a system-relevant Swiss industrial company
- Exciting technical environment
- Lots of personal responsibility and varied tasks
- Structured induction and a collegial team
- Flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths
- A corporate culture that inspires, promotes and allows you to help shape it
- Catering and sports offers within the company as well as other benefits
- Attractive employment conditions including top pension fund, social insurances and fringe benefits
- A secure workplace with a long-term perspective
With us, you are more than just part of the operation – you are part of Swiss supply security. We look forward not only to your CV but to you as a personality and person. We look forward to getting to know you!
Applications are accepted exclusively via our application tool.
If you have any questions, Helena Mader, HR Business Partner, will be happy to assist you at helena.mader@saline.ch.
Salt has more to offer than you think.
The "white gold" is indispensable in our daily lives: it ensures safe roads in winter, seasons our food and is found in numerous everyday products. Discover the world of Swiss salt at www.salz.ch .
Only direct applications are desired for this position.
Contact
Helena Mader
HR Business Partner
Swiss Saltworks AG