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Electromechanical Technician

On-site in Cantabria·Full-time·Added 2 months ago

Aqualia

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Work mode: On-site, Cantabria
Contract: Fixed-term, full-time hours
Spanish: Fluent
Experience: 2+ years
Education: Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)

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What you'll get

Substitution contract.

Full-time. Working hours from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Immediate start.

Aqualia is a company committed to equality and work-life balance. We hold the efr certificate (family-responsible company) as well as the DIE (Distinctive for Equality in the Company).

The selection process guarantees equal opportunities without distinction of race, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, culture, disability, or any other condition.

The role

At Aqualia, a company specialized in the management of the integrated water cycle, we are looking for a FIRST-CLASS ELECTROMECHANIC profile for Santander (Cantabria).

What you'll do

Repair faults in the plant's electrical equipment: replace contactors, relays and circuit breakers; dismantle faulty motors and proceed with their external or internal repair.
Daily review and check the operation of electrical installations according to the schedule: motors, pumps, motor-generators and turbo compressors.
Perform corrective maintenance tasks.
Perform preventive maintenance tasks (PLC backups, review of electrical parts, etc.)
Complete maintenance management reports in the implemented computer programs.
Perform any other complementary task that, given their position, is necessary for the development of their duties.
Programming of PLCs, SCADA, variable frequency drives, and starters.

How you'll work

full-time

fixed-term

Requirements

Required Qualification: Vocational Training Level II (Electrotechnical Installations / Electricity)

Required Experience: More than 2 years of experience in maintenance tasks for electromechanical installations.

Essential Specific Knowledge: Programming of Schneider PLCs, handling of SCADA winCC, programming of variable frequency drives and starters.

Valuable Specific Knowledge: experience in assembling electrical panels.

About Aqualia

Aqualia is a leading water management company headquartered in Madrid, Spain, operating across the full water cycle including supply, sanitation, treatment, and desalination. It is part of the FCC Group, one of Europe's largest infrastructure and environmental services conglomerates. Aqualia serves millions of people across Spain and internationally, with a strong presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, and employs thousands of professionals in engineering, operations, and technology roles.

In Spain, Aqualia has a vast network of municipal contracts and facilities, with offices and operational sites in numerous cities and towns, including Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and many others. The company offers a stable, public-service-oriented work environment with opportunities for technical and engineering professionals, as well as field and operational roles. For international hires, Aqualia provides a chance to work in a leading Spanish company with a strong local footprint, though Spanish language proficiency is typically essential for most positions.

Industry: Water Management
Founded: 1967
Employees: 5,000–10,000
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Salamanca and 28 more

Good to know if you are moving

Aqualia is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and is part of the FCC Group, a major Spanish infrastructure and services company.
The company operates across the full water cycle, offering roles in engineering, operations, IT, and maintenance, with many positions located in smaller municipalities across Spain.
Spanish language proficiency is typically required for most roles, as the company's operations are heavily local and public-service oriented.
Aqualia provides opportunities for career growth in a stable, essential public service sector, with a strong focus on sustainability and technological innovation.
International experience is valued, but the company's primary operations are in Spain, so relocation support may be limited compared to global tech companies.

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