Automation Technician

About us

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

VARO Energy 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 indispensable 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.

About the job

Within the Engineering department, the Automation Technician contributes to the reliability and performance of the refinery and pipeline installations. He ensures the maintenance, control and optimization of instrumentation and automation systems, in compliance with the highest safety and quality standards.

What awaits you

• Install, calibrate and commission measuring, control, and regulation instruments, as well as analyzers.
• Carry out functional and safety tests to guarantee the reliability of the installations.
• Participate in the diagnosis and troubleshooting of programmable logic controllers (PLC).
• Contribute to the development and improvement of work procedures and instructions.
• Ensure the monitoring and updating of technical documentation to guarantee traceability and the history of interventions.

Qualifications

• CFC in Automation or equivalent training.
• ES Technician in automation (industrial systems) is an asset.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an industrial environment.
• Excellent command of French, oral and written; knowledge of English is an advantage.
• Good command of IT tools and ease with technical environments.

About you

• You combine autonomy, initiative and collaboration.
• You communicate with ease and enjoy teamwork.
• Recognized for your reliability and rigor, you attach importance to the quality of the work performed.
• Passionate about technology, you want to evolve in contact with various industrial technologies.
• You hold a valid driver's license and are ready to participate in the on-call service.

Among the VARO advantages

• An open-ended employment contract
• Advantageous and competitive working conditions and social benefits
• The possibility of continuous training and internal evolution perspectives

Want to join us?

Send us your application file (CV, cover letter, diplomas and work certificates)

Application deadline: 30.09.2026

For more information concerning this position, please contact our HR Specialist: Ariane Girard, 032 758 62 13