Forester HF (80-100%) Job Details | Swissgrid

Electricity moves our lives. And we move electricity. Every day, we are committed to grid-side security of supply in Switzerland. On behalf of Switzerland and in cooperation with international partners, our employees ensure a powerful and reliable electricity grid.

Swissgrid is responsible, within the framework of its owner responsibility, for the Swiss transmission grid, and for the reliable and economical operation of the Swiss extra-high voltage grid. To ensure the quality and security of the electricity supply, responsibility is focused on the operation, maintenance, renewal, and expansion of the electrical installations in the transmission grid.

Maintenance is divided into three regions. For the West region at the location in Prilly, we are looking for a

Forester HF (80-100%) - 1640

starting January 1, 2027, or by arrangement

Care for electricity in Switzerland

In this responsible function, you are responsible for the following tasks:

• Processing and prioritizing the visual inspection reports recorded by our service providers
• Creation of vegetation reports from your own visual inspection of routes, status maintenance of the processed reports in SAP/GIS, and assessment of the Lidar data and development of the resulting measures
• Preparation and support of tenders for procurement in the area of wood harvesting near lines, as well as organization of logging with contact to landowners and authorities
• Control and verification of measures during execution as well as responsibility for occupational safety in consultation with the plant managers
• Creation and updating of acceptance documentation as well as monitoring the budget
• Assistance in the creation of standard documentation in the area of clearing as well as further development of the clearing process
• Support in the planning and creation of small structures as well as planning and support of neophyte control

This is how you make a difference

For this exciting role, we are looking for an upbeat, resilient personality with team spirit and good physical condition. You are proactive and responsible and possess a systematic way of working, organizational flair, and negotiation skills. Additionally, you bring the following:

• Completed training as a forestry worker with additional training as a certified Forester HF or equivalent further training with several years of professional experience
• Willingness for further training in the electrotechnical field and experience in the area of safety logging near high-voltage lines
• Experience in cooperation with district foresters and authorities as well as in the leadership of third parties
• Experience in the creation of tender documents, work documents, and safety dispositions
• Good IT skills (MS products, GIS, SAP, PLS CADD)
• Driver's license Cat. B
• German or French at native speaker level, business fluent in the respective other language

This is how we inspire you

We offer versatile and exciting tasks in a company that is unique for Switzerland and a modern working environment. Additionally, you can benefit from the following benefits with us:

• Flexible working hour design (42 hours per week) incl. home office possibilities
• 25-30 working days of vacation as well as company holidays between Christmas and New Year
• Company vehicle (optionally also for private use)
• Progressive social benefits and an attractive pension fund
• Opportunities for professional development
• Financial and/or temporal support for internal or external further training
• Competitive salary and recognition of good performance

Introducing ourselves

Our young and well-coordinated team is characterized by openness and a strong team orientation. We work in a collegial working atmosphere characterized by mutual respect and support. Through continuous exchange and close cooperation with our service providers, we ensure that we always achieve the best results. Together, we strive to achieve our goals while never losing the fun in work. Our team culture is aimed at ensuring that everyone can contribute their strengths and that we are successful as a unit.

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Your contact person ##

Charlotte De Keersmaecker
Talent Acquisition

If interested, Charlotte looks forward to receiving your complete application documents. Please apply online via our career portal. Applications via e-mail cannot be considered.

Swissgrid AG
Bleichemattstrasse 31
Postfach
5001 Aarau
Switzerland

www.swissgrid.ch
Telephone +41 58 580 21 11