Heizwerkführer*in Kehrichtverwertungsanlage — Stadt Zürich

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Full description

In this function, you monitor the operation of our waste recycling plant and make the right decisions with your know-how in the event of any abnormalities. With your commitment, you also contribute to achieving the climate goals of the city of Zurich, make an important contribution to a functioning circular economy and assume responsibility in one of the largest, modern urban service departments.

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Tasks

  • You control and monitor the demanding plant operation in 3-shift operation via process control system (PLS), initiate measures in case of deviations and keep a production journal.
  • You carry out checks and functional checks of individual plant areas, put individual subsystems or entire plant parts into or out of operation, implement plant activations and document your procedure.
  • You are the first point of contact for information of any kind (alerts, disturbances, events), do it yourself or forward it and request maintenance work using IH software.
  • You are responsible for accepting equipment and loading residues from the combustion process.

Profile

  • Mechanical or electrical vocational training (EFZ level) as well as further training as a heating plant guide with federal certificate or willingness to complete this further training with our support
  • Several years of professional experience in a shift operation, advantageous in the field of process engineering (thermal) plants
  • Experience working with a process control system as well as good PC application knowledge (MS-Office)
  • Willingness to familiarize yourself with our complex waste recycling plant and the different processes as well as enjoying an independent, self-responsible activity

We offer

  • Generous mobility contribution
  • Food allowance
  • Equal pay
  • Above-average social benefits
  • Careful familiarization with your work
  • A modern, down-to-earth and future-oriented working environment
  • Maternity leave: 16 weeks paid
  • Paternity leave: 20 paid days
  • Three days of care for your sick child without a holiday deduction
  • Development opportunities through urban education
  • ERZ Sportclub

About us

With around 1,000 employees, ERZ is one of the largest service departments in the city of Zurich and operates in an exciting environment at the pulse of time. We are modern, down-to-earth, open-minded, all per you and want to make a difference. Together we are committed to a clean, innovative and sustainable Zurich.

Job details

  • Company: Stadt Zürich
  • Position: Heizwerkführer*in Kehrichtverwertungsanlage
  • Location: Zürich, Zürich
  • Salary: CHF 83'000 - 126'000 (source unverified)
  • Sector: Amministrazione Pubblica
  • Posted on: 2026-09-09
  • Expired on: 2026-10-20

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