Head of DH Production Plants Operations Unit

Head of DH Production Plants Operations Unit (100%)
Neuchâtel's reference for the energy transition, Viteos ensures the supply of energy as well as the management of water, electricity, gas, and district heating/cooling networks to more than 100'000 clients. The Viteos group offers both individuals and companies efficient, global, and sustainable solutions in the fields of infrastructure, photovoltaics, storage batteries, heat pumps, or electric mobility. Present in Romandie with its subsidiaries Viteos Solutions, Swiss-Green, Betelec, FTG, and EMG Electroprocess, the Viteos group employs more than 500 people. Each of our companies pursues a responsible environmental and social policy and is committed to being a trusted partner, close to its clientele.
Head of DH Production Plants Operations Unit (100%)
Your field of activity
Within our Thermal Networks Service, you will hold a key position in the operation of our heat production facilities with the unique opportunity to participate in the Viteos energy transition.
Your function requires managing a team of 6 collaborators and coordinating all maintenance and operation activities of our various district heating (DH) production plants. The heat producer fleet includes wood boilers, fossil boilers (gas and/or fuel oil), industrial heat pumps, and heat recovery installations. You will also contribute to the evolution of our installations in order to improve their availability, energy efficiency, and ease of operation.
Your mission if you accept it:
Supervise, support, and develop a team of 6 collaborators
Plan the team's activities, define priorities and ensure work follow-up
Participate in the on-call service, at a rate of approximately one week every 6 to 8 weeks
Guarantee the availability, reliability, and safety of the production plants
Define, plan, and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance operations (CMMS)
Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
Keep technical documentation up to date (schematic diagrams, list of installed equipment, -)
Assert the experience of the operations unit in projects led by the technical office
Desired start date: as soon as possible
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(This position is open to any person, regardless of gender, identity, origin, or situation).
Prerequisites, you must:
Hold a technician diploma or a CFC accompanied by a federal certificate or training deemed equivalent or higher, in a technical field
Justify 5 years or more of experience in the field of thermal energy and management
Possess very good knowledge of thermal energy production and distribution systems. Knowledge of the global functioning of a DH network is an advantage
Possess very good knowledge in the fields of mechanics, hydraulics, and MCP
Appreciate field work, team management, and collaboration with different professions
Have a good analytical spirit to manage priorities and make the right decisions
Master standard IT tools (MS Office, Outlook, etc.)
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