Plant Operator / Heating Plant Operator 100%

Your new role

You are responsible for monitoring and ensuring the smooth operation of the complex waste incineration power plant. This includes monitoring and controlling the technical processes of combustion, energy generation, and flue gas cleaning. Troubleshooting in case of malfunctions, regular inspections of plant components, and participation in maintenance, repair, and cleaning work complete your range of duties. The training and further education to become a heating plant operator with a federal certificate within 3 years is mandatory and fully supported.

You are suitable for this position if

• You have completed basic training. Technical understanding (mechanics/electrics/building technology) is mandatory.
• You are willing to work regular shift work (early, late, and night shifts) and can integrate into an existing team.
• You have the training to become a heating plant operator with a federal certificate or are willing to obtain the certificate.
• You are in good health, reliable, communicative, and used to working independently.
• You are willing to perform on-call and standby duties.

Good reasons to work for the City of St.Gallen:

Your department

The modern waste incineration power plant (KHK), operated by Entsorgung St.Gallen, is responsible for the utilization of waste and energy generation from it. The KHK is thus a central pillar of the "Energy Strategy 2050" of the City of St.Gallen. Approximately 80,000 tons of waste are thermally processed annually in continuous shift operation. Our plant corresponds to the latest technical standards and meets all relevant environmental and safety regulations.

Our corporate culture

We maintain an open, constructive collaboration within the operations and with other departments of the city as well as external agencies. A collegial and fair interaction as well as the continuous improvement of our structures and processes are important to us. We value and promote personal responsibility through modern work tools. We are open to new ideas and actively implement them.

What we offer

You will be carefully introduced and supported during your training to become a heating plant operator. With us, you perform valuable work for our environment, city, and its people. You work in a versatile power plant. In addition, we offer you an interesting, varied, and responsible activity with development opportunities – we work cleanly, efficiently, and competently.

The employment conditions and social benefits are based on the municipal regulations.

Our selection process

We confirm your application immediately upon receipt.

After reviewing the documents, you will receive feedback. If you have any questions, the production manager, Patrick von Vacano, phone 071 224 44 71, will be happy to assist you.

Please send your complete application documents online to www.stellen.stadt.sg.ch.

We value diversity in all its forms and look forward to your perspective.