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Biomethane Plant Site Manager

On-site in Valladolid·Added 6 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

ACCIONA

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Valladolid
Experience
5+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

At least 2 years in the construction of process plants, energy, waste treatment, biogas, biomethane, or similar facilities

Project management

Experience coordinating multidisciplinary contractors and controlling deadlines, costs, and quality

Technical knowledge

Industrial civil works, mechanical equipment, piping, electrical installations, and instrumentation systems

Education & certifications

Industrial, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical Engineering or equivalent

General experience

5-8 years in execution and supervision of industrial works

Languages

Languages

Technical English is valued

The role

We are looking to hire a site manager for our biomethane plant in Olmedo.

Your objective will be to lead and supervise the execution of biomethane plant construction works, ensuring compliance with the schedule, cost, quality, safety, and environmental objectives established for the project.

Additionally, you will coordinate civil works, mechanical assembly, electrical installations, instrumentation, and automation, ensuring the correct integration of the different process units and their delivery in suitable conditions for commissioning and subsequent operation.

What you'll do

Main responsibilities:

  • Organize, plan, and supervise construction works in accordance with the approved schedule.
  • Coordinate the different disciplines: civil works, structures, mechanical assembly, piping, electricity, and instrumentation.
  • Supervise the execution of the plant's main installations: biomass reception and pretreatment, anaerobic digesters, digestate storage and treatment, upgrading systems, and auxiliaries.
  • Identify deviations and propose corrective measures to ensure compliance with project milestones.
  • Supervise the availability of necessary materials, equipment, and resources.
  • Coordinate the contracting companies and subcontractors present on site.
  • Supervise compliance with contracts, technical specifications, and quality standards.
  • Verify construction progress and validate the corresponding measurements and certifications.
  • Manage technical incidents and interferences between disciplines.
  • Participate in follow-up meetings with contractors, engineering, and project management.
  • Perform cost execution monitoring within your scope of responsibility.
  • Detect and communicate budget deviations, scope changes, and potential contractor claims.
  • Prepare periodic physical progress reports of the works.
  • Propose actions for the optimization of resources, deadlines, and costs.
  • Ensure compliance with occupational risk prevention regulations and the project's HSE procedures.
  • Collaborate with the health and safety coordinator and with the prevention managers of the contracting companies.
  • Supervise the implementation of preventive measures during excavation works, load lifting, work at heights, confined spaces, and electromechanical assembly.
  • Guarantee compliance with applicable environmental requirements during the construction phase.
  • Promote a preventive safety culture and communicate risk situations.
  • Supervise the execution of works in accordance with plans, specifications, and applicable regulations.
  • Coordinate inspections, quality tests, and the resolution of non-conformities.
  • Control the technical site documentation and the modifications made during construction.
  • Participate in the review of as-built drawings and in the collection of final site documentation.
  • Coordinate the mechanical completion of the different systems and installations.
  • Participate in equipment and system testing, including leak, functional, and integration tests.
  • Collaborate with the engineering, commissioning, and operations teams during commissioning.
  • Manage the resolution of punch lists and the handover of installations.
  • Ensure the correct transfer of technical documentation to the operations team.

How you'll work

Availability for continuous presence on site during the construction phase.

PRL

Preventive training appropriate to the functions and risks of the position

Tools

Tools

MS Project, Excel, AutoCAD, and site monitoring tools

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to do
  1. Apply

  2. HR contact · With HR team

  3. Online tests

    Online test

    The online tests begin: language, reasoning and behavioural.

  4. Competency interview

    With HR team

    If you pass the tests, HR will contact you to carry out a competency-based interview.

  5. Interview panel

    With a panel of key people

    If you meet the competencies required for the role, a panel of interviews begins with various key people, who make the final decision by consensus.

  6. Offer · With HR team

  • Our HR professionals will support you at every stage of the process and, if they consider that you are not the most suitable candidate for that particular role, will let you know at any point.
  • Candidates may be interviewed not only by HR managers but also by department managers and/or team members.
  • To apply, you must first register in the database by completing your profile in the Job offers section.

About ACCIONA

ACCIONA is a global leader in sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, and water management. The company designs and builds roads, bridges, railways, and buildings, develops and operates wind, solar, and hydroelectric plants, and provides water treatment and desalination services. With operations in over 40 countries and a workforce of more than 40,000 employees, ACCIONA is committed to contributing to the fight against climate change through its 'Plan for Sustainable Development 2025'.

Industry
Infrastructure and Energy
Founded
1997
Employees
40,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and 2 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • ACCIONA is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and has a strong presence across the country, with offices and project sites in various regions.
  • The company offers numerous internship opportunities (becas) in Spain, which can be a great entry point for international students and recent graduates.
  • ACCIONA operates in over 40 countries, providing opportunities for international mobility and career growth.
  • The company is committed to sustainability and innovation, making it an attractive employer for professionals interested in green technologies and infrastructure.
  • Spanish language skills are often required for roles in Spain, but international projects may offer opportunities for English-speaking professionals.

In their own words

About the company & team

We are a global company, a leader in the development of regenerative infrastructure that generates a positive impact on society. Our workforce, made up 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 are looking for 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.

Additional information

We are a company that values diversity as a source of talent and, for this reason, we work to promote an inclusive environment in which respect, belonging, and commitment are fostered so that all people can participate with equal opportunities. We invite all people to apply, regardless of origin, circumstances, background, or condition. ACCIONA has received the Top Employer certification for 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, which recognizes the Company as one of the best places to work in Spain.

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