Power Plant Operator / Metalworker

Power Plant Operator / Metalworker

As Austria’s leading energy company, we rely on the power of water, wind, and sun more than almost any other company in Europe. In doing so, we are banking on green hydrogen as a technology of the future.
VERBUND Border Power Plants operate eight power plants on the Bavarian-Austrian border and are a key component of VERBUND’s hydropower division. VERBUND Hydropower produces green energy from pumped-storage, storage, and run-of-river power plants and covers 40% of Austria’s electricity demand. In Bavaria, we supply energy to over 2 million households and businesses.
Join our team in the Power Plant Engineering department. The Border Power Plants Group employs 140 people who work on sustainable hydropower generation in the border region between Austria and Germany. To ensure this, we manage and maintain 8 power plants along the Inn and Danube rivers.

• You will assist with renovation and remodeling projects and perform inspections and maintenance
• You analyze and resolve malfunctions, report unusual incidents, and document all measures and improvements
• You will train and supervise external personnel and assist the responsible supervisors in optimizing workflows and analyzing areas for improvement
• You comply with safety, labor, and environmental regulations and take immediate action in the event of imminent danger to protect people and prevent property damage
• You maintain plant documentation, create and update inspection and maintenance schedules, and participate in shift work, on-call duty, or special assignments

• Completed dual vocational training as a power plant operator or as a specialist in metal technology, mechanical engineering, or metalworking; additional qualification in electrical engineering is a plus
• Knowledge of welding technology and hydraulics, as well as relevant regulations (work instructions, guidelines, applicable standards, laws, and safety regulations)
• Good knowledge of plant operations and several years of experience,
• Suitability and willingness to work occasional shifts and on-call duty; residence in the vicinity of the Oberaudorf-Ebbs power plant
• Class B driver’s license required (Class E, C1E, and/or CE, as well as forklift and crane operator’s licenses, are a plus); knowledge of first aid procedures
• Very good command of German
• You will impress us with your high level of commitment and sense of responsibility. Your enjoyment of working with colleagues, your flexibility, and your ability to handle pressure round out your profile.

• The opportunity to actively contribute to the energy transition through your actions
• A structured onboarding process and numerous benefits
• A comprehensive internal training program and annual employee reviews
• A gross monthly base salary under the collective bargaining agreement starting at EUR 3,731.00 (according to the 2026 collective bargaining agreement), a performance-based component of EUR 227.00 (this figure corresponds to an average of 5.7% —eligible starting in the 7th month after joining) plus a capital-forming benefit of EUR 40.00
• Depending on your professional qualifications and experience, there is the possibility of a higher, market-based classification under the collective bargaining agreement
• Start date: as soon as possible
• Culture and Sports
• Employee events
• Employee benefits
• Onboarding process
• Balancing work and family life
• Diversity management
• Reachability
• Health

Please send your application to
Mag. Martin Kohlmayr.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Azra Mekic or Barbara Weber by phone:
+43 (0)50 313-54 155
If you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact: accessibility@verbund.com
Are you interested?
For more information, please visit our website at https://jobs.verbund.com/de/jobvielfalt/wasserkraft. Or submit your application with your resume, cover letter, any relevant certificates, and other supporting documents.
If you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact: accessibility@verbund.com