Job description
- Has the responsibility and ability to complete manual tasks in the field
- Responsible for the preparation, control and storage of project documentation
- Manage and coordinate all commissioning activities in their system scope
- Ensure that the requirements of the design, customer contract and the project-specific specifications are met.
- Provide input to the project time schedule when required
- Identify deviations and risks and act in co-ordination with the technical departments
- Conduct and check progress control
- Responsible for delegating instructions to the assigned employees on the construction site
- Contact person for the customer on the construction site for commissioning and operational matters as requested or instructed by the commissioning manager.
- Responsible for regulated and safe operation
- Is aware of the HSE requirements relevant to the function, implements them and complies with them
- Responsible to ensure all Commissioning QA/QC and hand over documentation is completed before takeover/PAC for his system scope.
- Communicate with Engineering and create lessons learned to improve the process
Qualifications
- Experience on large-scale industrial plants as a commissioning engineer
- Experience on KVI or Energy from Waste plants an advantage
- Thermal Plant (EfW, Biomass, Coal, Oil) process and operating knowledge
- Experience in complex construction and commissioning projects
- SMSTS/IOSH/NEBOSH Equivalent Supervisor Qualification
- Business fluent in English, German or other foreign languages an advantage
- Good knowledge and experience in Microsoft applications
- Valid SCC training certificate or equivalent (Safety Certification for Contractors)
- Basic knowledge of sub-contractor management
- User knowledge of PIRS (would be an advantage)
- Good knowledge of function plans and PID (R&I Schema)
- DCS system knowledge
- Ability to manage subcontractors
Additional Information
- Ability to work independent and as part of a team
- Must be committed, reliable and be able to react to the project demands.
- Ability to have a problem-solving approach in all aspects of project life
- Can recognize, adapt and execute the most appropriate course of action based on experience
- Identifies problems and can find solution to rectify problems/issues
- Can develop guidelines and specifications for a specific subject area
For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.
About this role
About Kanadevia Inova
Company Overview
Kanadevia Inova, part of Kanadevia Corporation
HeadquartersZurich, Switzerland
Founded1933
SizeApproximately 3,500 employees worldwide (source: kanadevia-inova.com)
What They Do
Kanadevia Inova is an international industrial and engineering company based in Zurich, specializing in the design, construction, and maintenance of facilities that convert waste into energy and renewable gases (source: kanadevia-inova.com). Their core business includes converting waste into energy, heat, biomethane, hydrogen, fertilizer, and other resources (source: kanadevia-inova.com). The company operates globally in 17 countries, offering comprehensive engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for complex turnkey plants covering the entire lifecycle from development and construction to operational support (source: kanadevia-inova.com). Their business areas are divided into Waste to X and Renewable Gas, focusing on technologies such as anaerobic digestion, gas upgrading, CO2 liquefaction, and thermal waste treatment (source: kanadevia-inova.com). Kanadevia Inova emphasizes its extensive experience, vertically integrated project execution, and certified project management according to ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 to deliver tailored and sustainable solutions for the waste and energy sectors (source: kanadevia-inova.com).
Projects & Track Record
Kanadevia Inova boasts an impressive history of over 2,000 completed projects across more than 17 countries and has been active in the construction and operation of waste treatment plants for nearly 90 years (source: kanadevia-inova.com). In North America, the company has over 70 reference projects and several major facilities currently under construction (source: kanadevia-inova.com). Recent projects from 2026 include a contract with SIG to renew the Cheneviers waste-to-energy plant near Geneva, a groundbreaking concession and energy off-take agreement for an integrated waste-to-energy project in Casablanca, and an anaerobic wet digestion plant in Sicily (source: kanadevia.com). Additionally, partnerships have been announced for green hydrogen projects in Oman, a waste-to-energy facility in Rome, and a biomethane project in Minnesota, USA, highlighting the company’s global presence and project diversification (source: kanadevia.com).
Recent Developments
In January 2026, Hitachi Zosen Inova was renamed Kanadevia Inova, marking a new chapter in the company’s history and symbolizing its ongoing evolution while maintaining its headquarters in Zurich and global workforce (source: kanadevia-inova.com). At the same time, the strategic focus on Waste-to-X and renewable gas solutions was reaffirmed, positioning the company as a global greentech provider (source: kanadevia-inova.com). The 2026 announcements include significant new contracts and partnerships in Geneva, Casablanca, Sicily, Oman, Rome, and Minnesota, underscoring the company’s international expansion and innovative strength (source: kanadevia.com).
Working There
Kanadevia Inova offers a variety of career opportunities in Zurich, including roles such as Senior Electrical Planner, Machine Learning Engineer, Operational Excellence Project Manager, Sales Manager in Waste-to-Energy, as well as Senior Mechanical Engineer and Data Engineer (source: kanadevia-inova.com). Job profiles indicate strong demand in engineering, project management, data analysis, sales, operations, and commissioning (source: jobs.ch). The work environment is described as agile, cross-functional, and innovation-driven, with a focus on enterprise data platforms, data governance, and operational excellence (source: jobs.ch). Furthermore, the company recruits internationally for technically specialized roles and partially supports English-speaking workplaces (source: jobs.ch).
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