Head Thermal Generation Italy

Our Company

Alpiq is one of Switzerland’s leading electricity producers and a key energy services provider across Europe. Headquartered in Lausanne and powered by a strong portfolio of hydropower, nuclear, and renewable energy sources, we’re all about impact, for the climate, for people, and for the security of supply.

More than 1,300 colleagues from nearly 60 nationalities bring their energy to a shared purpose: Together for a better climate and an improved security of supply.

We work in a values-driven culture shaped by trust, curiosity, and respect. Our 4 company values have been co-created with our employees and are embedded in everything we do as a company:

“We are ALP1Q “- reflects our team spirit

“We learn and grow together” - we have courage

“We share the steering wheel” - we take ownership

“We focus on the outcome” - your impact matters

At Alpiq, your energy matters!

Mission: contribute to achieving the business objectives outlined in the company's strategy, by managing gas generation assets in Italy and implementing new initiatives

As we progress on our flexibility strategy, we have grouped all thermal asset and related activities under a single business unit.

Reporting into Head of Thermal Generation, you will manage generation assets and O&M activities of thermal plants. You effectively and economically manage plant operation and maintenance activities in accordance with the best practice standards, in compliance with regulatory requirements, occupational health and safety, and environmental protection with the target to achieve Budget and to maximize Value Chains results.

Your main responsibilities

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing O&M activities of all plants under management, including defining, monitoring, and complying with O&M contracts and related budgets
• Overseeing the purchasing process of goods and services in order to ensure that the best technical and economic compromise is achieved within the assigned budget and company standards

• Coordinating with Asset Trading to maximize Value Chain results

• Maximizing availability and technical and commercial reliability of the plants over time

• Contributing to the achievement of the economic results defined in the budget related to the electrical production assets, in compliance with the Italian regulations and Group directives

• Assessing and proposing, in cooperation with Engineering and Development, investments necessary to guarantee and improve the required performance, including replacement capex and new projects

• Managing administrative, governance and contractual aspects of asset companies

• Overseeing procurement process for goods and services to ensure that the best technical and economic result in accordance with the allocated budget and company standards

• Ensuring regulatory compliance in Health, Safety, Environment by overseeing the organization and ensuring high standards for employee health and safety

• Taking over tasks and responsibilities consistent with the delegated powers in the field of Safety and Environment

• Participating in managing relations with external and internal unions where present, together with the Head of Human Resources

• Ensuring the preparation of business plans to support the evaluation of new investments and participate in decision-making processes regarding the analysis and evaluation of new initiatives.

Your impact

As Head of Generation Italy Thermal, you will:

• Maximize the value of assets by ensuring their availability, reliability and competitiveness through efficient and cost-effective maintenance strategies

• interact with Leadership team, Asset Trading, Engineering and all support functions to optimize the operation of the assets.

• Lead and act as example in the field of HSE.

Your profile

• Master’s Degree in Engineering. Post-Graduate Business Education ad a plus.

• At least 15 years of experience in Operation and Maintenance of generation assets or in similar tasks in an Energy company on business and/or strategic roles, preferably in a multinational environment.

• Good knowledge of the Italian market in both regulatory and competition landscapes.

• Good understanding of European energy trends.

• Experience in leading highly complex projects and leading multidisciplinary teams. Level and field of studies.

• Fluent in Italian and English.

Disclaimer: Please note that applications submitted by agencies or third-party recruiters will not be considered unless the agency is part of our Preferred Supplier List (PSL).