Field Service / Commissioning Engineer

16 September 2025
100%
Permanent position
Muttenz

Job summary

Bertrams is an international engineering company specializing in chemical plants. Join us for exciting projects and a collaborative work environment.

Tasks

Oversee on-site assembly, ensuring quality and contractual compliance.
Commission systems and perform functional tests for client handover.
Inspect facilities during maintenance; provide training and troubleshooting.

Skills

Completed training as a mechanic or technician; chemical industry experience preferred.
Fluent in English, additional languages are a plus.
Strong teamwork, resilience, and structured work approach required.

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About the job

Bertrams is an independent, internationally oriented engineering company in chemical plant construction. At the headquarters in Muttenz near Basel as well as the subsidiaries in Beijing, Shanghai, and Mumbai, a total of around 120 people work. Our many years of experience as well as the solid know-how in process engineering, design, international project management, and procurement have made us the world market leader in the field of processing and recycling of caustic soda. To strengthen our team for worldwide assignments, we are looking for a Field Service / Commissioning Engineer for international projects.
Main tasks
- Supervision of on-site assembly work in compliance with quality and processing guidelines as well as contractual agreements

Commissioning of the plants up to functional testing and handover to the customer
Inspection of the plants during customer-specific maintenance intervals, including

Training and recommendations for trouble-free operation

Troubleshooting on the plants
Preparation of reports, close contact with customers and internal specialists, including

Project management
Your profile
- Completed training as a plant mechanic, service technician, or industrial mechanic - or an equivalent qualification; experience in chemical plant construction and/or operation is an advantage

Fluent English skills in spoken and written form; additional language skills are an advantage
Willingness to travel extensively (up to 90%); accustomed to working in a structured and well-documented manner and using common MS Office applications
Teamwork, resilience, commitment, and a pragmatic mindset
You feel comfortable in an international environment and enjoy working with different cultures.

What you receive

Responsible and versatile area of responsibility with development opportunities
Attractive employment conditions in a modern, international working environment
Good connection to public transport, free employee parking spaces, charging stations for e-cars, free drinks, free fruit, and much more. We look forward to receiving your complete application documents (cover letter, CV with photo, certificates) at jobs@bertrams.ch
-- Direct applications are preferred ---