ACCIONA is a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy solutions, operating across more than 40 countries. The company focuses on providing innovative solutions for water management, renewable energy production, and large-scale construction projects, positioning itself as a key player in the global transition to a low-carbon economy. With a workforce of over 50,000 employees, it is one of Spain's most prominent multinational corporations and is listed on the IBEX 35 index.

Headquartered in Madrid, ACCIONA offers extensive opportunities for international professionals, particularly in engineering, project management, and sustainability. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment, frequently recruiting global talent for its complex international projects managed from Spain. Its commitment to innovation and sustainability makes it a top choice for professionals looking to build a career in the green energy and infrastructure sectors.

Formed in 1997 through the merger of Entrecanales y Távora and MZOV, companies with roots dating back to the mid-19th century. It has since evolved from a traditional construction firm into a global leader in sustainability and renewable energy.

Researcher Internship in Desalination Technologies Pilot Plant

ACCIONA

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English.

Job Description

We are a global company, a leader in the development of regenerative infrastructures that generate a positive impact on society. Our workforce, consisting of more than 65,000 professionals and present in more than 40 countries across five continents, contributes to our mission of designing a better planet. We seek people who want to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the greatest global challenges, including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity. Join us in the search for solutions to achieve a sustainable future.

In the ACCIONA Scholarship Program, you will be part of teams that will involve you in projects from day one, accompanied by experts who will help you develop your capabilities and participate in the day-to-day operations of a global company.

ACCIONA, in its Water business, needs to incorporate an intern for its Innovation department.

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic person for the desalination and new technologies area of the innovation department; new processes and different improvements in seawater desalination processes are being evaluated, with the aim of becoming more sustainable and efficient.

Work will be carried out to determine their viability, optimize operating conditions, and characterize their performance from a technical-economic point of view, at a demonstrative pilot plant level.

Main functions:

Participate in the planning and execution of tests in the desalination technologies pilot plant, following established protocols and collaborating in the preparation of equipment, materials, and operating conditions necessary for each experimental campaign.
Perform sampling and associated analytics, ensuring correct traceability of results and compliance with the work procedures defined for experimentation.
Support the operation, supervision, and basic maintenance of the pilot plant, contributing to ensuring its proper functioning, the detection of incidents, and the continuity of tests under appropriate conditions.
Process, organize, and analyze the obtained data, performing a critical interpretation of the results to identify trends, evaluate process performance, and propose possible operational improvements.
Collaborate in the preparation of technical reports and presentations, clearly summarizing the activities carried out, the results obtained, and the main conclusions of the work developed.

Candidate Requirements

Key requirements:

Complete a 6-month internship part-time or full-time. Joining from September to March
Completion of a degree or official/enabling master's in chemical or industrial engineering. Knowledge especially in chemistry and processes.
Ability for teamwork, initiative, and motivation. Ease in performing experimental work in a methodical and orderly manner.
Capacity for critical analysis, proposing improvements, and implementing them.
High level of English (minimum C1).
Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
B1 driver's license

What do we expect from you?

We are looking for people with high potential, teamwork capacity, and motivation to grow within an international company. If you believe this is your profile and you are looking to boost your future in a career that generates a positive impact on the planet, you have come to the right place... we want you on our team!

We are a company that values diversity as a source of talent and therefore work to promote an inclusive environment in which respect, belonging, and commitment are promoted so that all people can participate with equal opportunities. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background, or condition. ACCIONA has received the Top Employer 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 certification, which recognizes the Company as one of the best companies to work for in Spain.

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Somos una compañía global, líder en el desarrollo de infraestructuras regenerativas que generan un impacto positivo en la sociedad. Nuestra plantilla, formada por más de 65.000 profesionales y presente en más de 40 países de los cinco continentes, contribuye a nuestra misión de diseñar un planeta mejor. Buscamos personas que quieran marcar la diferencia, promover el desarrollo sostenible y encontrar soluciones a los mayores desafíos globales, incluidos el cambio climático, la sobrepoblación y la escasez hídrica. Únete a nosotros en la búsqueda de soluciones para lograr un futuro sostenible.

En el Programa de Becas de ACCIONA formarás parte de equipos que te involucrarán en proyectos desde el primer día, acompañado por expertos que te ayudarán a desarrollar tus capacidades y participar en el día a día de una empresa global.

ACCIONA, en su negocio de Agua, precisa incorporar un/a becario/a para su departamento de Innovación.

Descripción del puesto

Buscamos una persona con entusiasmo para el área de desalación y nuevas tecnologías del departamento de innovación se están evaluando nuevos procesos y diferentes mejoras en los procesos de desalación de agua de mar, con el objetivo de resultar más sostenibles y eficientes.

Se llevará a cabo trabajos para determinar su viabilidad, optimizar las condiciones de funcionamiento y caracterizar sus prestaciones desde un punto de vista técnico-económico, a nivel de planta piloto demostrativa.

Principales funciones:

Participar en la planificación y ejecución de ensayos en planta piloto de tecnologías de desalación, siguiendo los protocolos establecidos y colaborando en la preparación de equipos, materiales y condiciones de operación necesarias para cada campaña experimental.
Realizar la toma de muestras y las analíticas asociadas, garantizando una correcta trazabilidad de los resultados y el cumplimiento de los procedimientos de trabajo definidos para la experimentación.
Apoyar en la operación, supervisión y mantenimiento básico de la planta piloto, contribuyendo a asegurar su buen funcionamiento, la detección de incidencias y la continuidad de las pruebas en condiciones adecuadas.
Tratar, organizar y analizar los datos obtenidos, realizando una interpretación crítica de los resultados para identificar tendencias, evaluar el desempeño de los procesos y proponer posibles mejoras operativas.
Colaborar en la elaboración de informes técnicos y en la preparación de presentaciones, resumiendo de forma clara las actividades realizadas, los resultados obtenidos y las conclusiones principales del trabajo desarrollado.

Requisitos del candidato

Requisitos clave:

Realizar una beca de 6 meses a media jornada o a jornada completa. Incorporación de septiembre a marzo
Fin de grado o máster oficial/habilitante de ingeniería química o industrial. Conocimientos especialmente de química y procesos.
Capacidades para trabajo en equipo, iniciativa y motivación. Facilidad para realizar trabajo experimental, de forma metódica y ordenada.
Capacidad de análisis crítico, propuesta de mejoras e implementación de las mismas.
Nivel alto de inglés (mínimo C1).
Conocimiento del paquete de Microsoft Office.
Carné de conducir B1

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