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WWTP Plant Operator

On-site in Pontevedra·Full-time·Added 3 months ago

This job was published 3 months ago

Aqualia

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Overview

Job details

  • Fixed-term contract

    Full-time.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Aqualia doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak fluent Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work on-site in Pontevedra

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)

    “FP/ Grado medio/ Técnico/a en redes y estaciones de tratamiento de agua.” — per the ad.

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Substitution contract, full-time.
  • Join Aqualia, a company committed to equality and work-life balance, holding the efr (Family Responsible Enterprise) certificate as well as the DIE (Distinctive for Gender Equality in the Company). Thus, the recruitment process for this position ensures equal opportunities for all candidates, without distinction based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The role

Join Aqualia and become part of our team!

At Aqualia, we are looking for a plant operator profile to carry out the following functions:

What you'll do

  • Carry out maintenance tasks due to breakdowns or wear and tear on machinery (disassembling pumps and motors, replacing membranes, welding, etc.).
  • Start up new installations (chlorinators, reagent dosing pumps, etc.).
  • Perform preventive maintenance tasks (cleaning raw, settled, and treated water filters, checking compressor and pump levels, checking motor and pump lubrication, etc.).
  • Monitor the treatment process and water quality.
  • Organize and clean the workshop.
  • Take care of tools and equipment and handle maintenance of the exterior premises (painting, gardening, etc.).
  • Assist plant personnel with various tasks, such as collecting samples for laboratory analysis on holidays.
  • Clean tanks and clarifiers.
  • Perform any other complementary tasks that, given the position, are necessary for the proper development of their duties.

How you'll work

full-time

fixed-term

Requirements

Education: Vocational Training / Intermediate Degree / Technician in water treatment networks and stations.

Specific required knowledge: Intermediate-level electromechanical maintenance and operations.

Experience: 1 to 3 years of experience in machinery maintenance tasks.

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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