Fire Protection Systems Project Manager

h3Fire Protection Systems Project Manager /h3 pLead key fire protection initiatives across major CAPEX projects at our Visp site to ensure our high-tech facilities meet top-tier safety and regulatory standards on a 12-month contract. /p pThis is a fully site-based role. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards. /p h3What you will get: /h3 ulliAn agile career and dynamic working culture. /liliAn inclusive and ethical workplace. /liliCompetitive hourly rate / compensation package. /li /ul pCompensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge. /p h3What you will do: /h3 ulliSupport the definition and execution of technical fire protection concepts (wet and dry systems) across multiple high-value CAPEX projects at our Visp site. /liliLead technical oversight, contractor coordination, and quality assurance for sprinkler, deluge, dry extinguishing, firewater, and retention systems. /liliCollaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including general planners, architects, Lonza site fire brigade (Werksfeuerwehr), CSA, HVAC, and EMR specialists. /liliParticipate actively in 3D coordination reviews to identify and resolve spatial clashes and design adjustments early. /liliDrive system commissioning, functional testing, and integral test execution alongside key internal and external stakeholders. /liliOversee and verify complete as-built technical documentation to ensure seamless operational handover to end-users. /liliAdapt flexibly to support broader engineering activities within the SGIE CAPEX project organization as needed. /li /ul h3What we are looking for: /h3 ulliBachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. /liliMinimum 5 years of hands-on engineering, project execution, or operational experience in technical fire protection systems (wet/dry systems, deluge, retention). /liliProven familiarity with Swiss fire protection standards, codes, and guidelines (e.g., VKF, SES regulations). /liliBusiness Fluent (required); professional working proficiency in English is preferred. /liliExperience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or chemical production environments (GMP / cleanroom experience is an advantage). /liliVKF Certification (Fachperson für Wasserlöschanlagen VKF) is considered a strong plus. /liliEU citizenship or valid Swiss work rights covering the full 12-month contract duration. /li /ul h3About Lonza /h3 pAt Lonza, their people are their greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, their globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Their core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who they are and how they work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work they want you to be part of. /p pInnovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, they value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. /p ulliLonza Group AGbr/Münchensteinerstrasse 38br/4052 Basel /li /ul ullibWork location /b 3930 Eyholz (VS) /lilibWorkload /b 80% - 100% /lilibEmployment start /b By agreement /lilibEmployment duration /b Temporary /lilibBy online /b Online form /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr