Production Technician

• 24 August 2026 • 100% • Indefinite period • Route de la Raffinerie 21, 2088 Cressier NE About us ### At VAROPreem, we believe in the power of energy. Energy enables our society to be mobile, connected, and innovative. VAROPreem offers a variety of products such as diesel and gasoline, heating oil, fuel oil, and more. The priority of our energy business is to continue to operate safely and reliably, to reduce carbon intensity, and to ensure the energy security essential to our customers. Our refinery in Cressier (NE) is an important energy supplier in Switzerland, supplying the national market with high-quality products. Our employees daily challenge industrial standards to meet the growing demand for clean energy solutions. Production Technician About the position ### As a Production Technician, you ensure the monitoring and operation of production units in compliance with safety, quality, and performance requirements. Present both in the field and in the control room, you ensure the proper functioning of the installations within a production environment operated continuously, 24/7 and 365 days a year. This technical profession, unique in Switzerland, offers immersion into the heart of refining processes and real development opportunities. Throughout your career, you will deepen your expertise of the installations and progressively expand your responsibilities. Tasks and responsibilities ### • Monitor the proper functioning of production units and storage facilities through regular field rounds and the proactive identification of deviations or anomalies. • Perform sampling and operational controls to guarantee process compliance and product quality. • Operate and supervise the installations from a control room equipped with latest-generation digital process control systems. • Perform operational maneuvers on production equipment and carry out first-level maintenance interventions. • Participate in the improvement of operational performance by maintaining a safe, orderly work environment in compliance with industrial standards. • Apply and promote Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) requirements, by actively contributing to the management of industrial risks. Position specifics • The position is carried out in 12-hour shifts (06:15-18:15 / 18:15-06:15) as part of a continuous activity. This organization offers an attractive rhythm with approximately 145 days of presence per year, leaving significant space for personal life and rest periods. • You will benefit from internal company firefighter training, allowing you to play an active role in the prevention and management of emergency situations on site. We invite you to discover the profession of Production Technician/s by visiting our page dedicated to this profession at: https://raffineriedecressier.ch/travailler/technicien-de-production Required profile ### • Holder of a technical CFC or equivalent. • Interested in industrial environments and comfortable with working in alternating day/night teams. • Appreciating field work and capable of intervening outdoors in all weather conditions. • Rigorous, endowed with good analytical skills and sensitive to safety issues. • Good command of French, both oral and written. • Holder of a category B driver's license and possessing a vehicle to travel to the site. About you ### • Autonomous and endowed with a good team spirit, you integrate easily into a new environment. • Motivated to learn, you wish to develop your expertise in a technical profession unique in Switzerland. • Calm and reliable, you know how to keep your cool and make the right decisions, even under pressure. • Curious and passionate about technology, you are interested in the evolutions of industrial processes and the energy sector. Joining our team also means ### • Joining a committed, dynamic team oriented towards operational excellence. • Benefiting from a structured development path to progressively expand your skills and responsibilities. • Opportunities for internal evolution. • Enjoying attractive working conditions and leading social benefits. Do you want to join us? ### Send us your application (CV, cover letter, diplomas, and work certificates). Next training intake: January 2027 Application deadline: 31 October 2026 For more information concerning this opportunity, contact OK JOB at: Write an email