Who we are

At VARO, we believe in the power of energy to keep our society mobile, connected and innovative.

VARO produces, stores and markets a wide variety of energy solutions to customers throughout Europe. Its integrated portfolio of energy solutions includes conventional energies, ensuring today's energy security, and sustainable energies, accelerating tomorrow's energy transition.

Our refinery in Cressier (NE) is a major energy supplier in Switzerland, supplying the national market with high-quality products. Every day, our 300 employees challenge industry standards to meet the growing demand for clean energy solutions.

The energy sector is in a state of transition, and we need qualified people to grow and rise to the challenge with us. Our continued success depends on our people. That's why we are creating opportunities for professional development, throughout our departments.

About the job

To manage our current and future project load, we are looking for specialists to join our project teams. The Mechanical Project Managers are involved in multiple projects simultaneously. They are implicated in all phases of the project, from early studies to detailed engineering, construction and commissioning engineering.

Tasks and responsibilities

Mechanical Project Management tasks

• Carry out all steps of the projects under his responsibility (scope, organization, quality, schedule, costs, risks,…)
• Coordinates the project team work and tasks, according to work processes and procedures

Lead Mechanical Engineer tasks

• Elaborates studies (specifications, drawings,…), according to applicable laws, norms and standards
  
• Insures technical contracts follow-up (bidding packages preparation, quotes comparison, QA/QC)
  
• Supervises construction and commissioning works
  
• Insures sufficient work force to carry out projects

Qualifications

• EPFL/HES or University Mechanical Engineering Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years experience in project management
• 10 years experience in the oil & gas industry or similar process industry
• CAPM/PMP certification in project management (PMI) constitutes an asset
  
• Basic knowledge of refining processes and refinery units
  
• Good knowledge in office tools including MSProject
  

About you

• You have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good level of French and English both spoken and written is a must
  
• Detail and result oriented, you are able to prioritize tasks and meet critical deadlines
• You are able to manage a changing work load and work well under pressure
• Able to make concrete, realistic proposals aligned with business needs