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Electromechanical Operator

On-site in Cantabria·Added 3 months ago

This job was published 3 months ago

Aqualia

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Overview

Job details

  • Fixed-term contract

    Per the ad.

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  • The ad doesn’t mention sponsorship

    No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.

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Requirements

  • Work on-site in Cantabria

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 2+ years of experience

    Junior-level role.

  • No studies required

    “Titulación Requerida: No requiere” — per the ad.

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Contract: Temporary contract to cover a long-term medical leave.

Immediate start.

Continuous training plan.

Salary according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

  • Join Aqualia, a company committed to equality and work-life balance, which

Contract: Temporary contract to cover a long-term medical leave. Schedule/Working Day: Alternating, with weeks of continuous day shifts from Monday to Friday or shift work / variable weekends, depending on the season. 40 hours/week. Immediate start. Ongoing training plan. Salary according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement. • Joining Aqualia, a company committed to equality and work-life balance, which holds the EFR (Family Responsible Company) certificate as well as the DIE (Equality in the Company) distinction. Thus, the recruitment process for this position guarantees equal opportunities for all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by Law.

The role

At Aqualia, a company specialized in integrated water cycle management, we are looking for an Electro-mechanical Operator for our Northern Delegation, Cantabria, in the town of Campoo de Yuso.

What you'll do

In coordination with the contract manager, your main duties will be:

- Routine preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks, as well as upkeep of facilities, civil works, gardening, minor repairs, and painting.

  • Telecontrol (system operation and SCADA control).
  • Local operation of equipment and facilities in the hydraulic infrastructure.
  • Routine cleaning and maintenance tasks (greasing, adjusting, painting, etc.) of electro-mechanical or hydraulic equipment.
  • Interior inspection of pipes and similar installations.
  • Routine cleaning tasks at pumping stations and manholes.
  • Periodic cleaning of stainless steel mesh filters, coarse screens, stone traps, or tanks.
  • Repair of minor water leaks in any of the connection elements of pipes, valves, spools, or manholes.
  • Tightening of bolts on small-scale equipment.
  • Carrying out high-network tasks, repair works (trench/excavation for pipes or wells, etc.).
  • Driving on long-distance trips between facilities.

How you'll work

Schedule/Working Day: Alternating, with weeks of continuous day shifts from Monday to Friday or shift work / variable weekends, depending on the season. 40 hours/week.

Requirements

Required Qualification: None required.

Required Experience: 2 years in the industrial maintenance/mechanical/civil works area.

Required Specific Skills: OFFICE 365 (EXCEL, WORD, OUTLOOK).

Valuable Specific Skills: Knowledge of SCADA systems and hydraulic infrastructure maintenance will be positively valued.

Languages: Not required.

Travel Availability/Frequency: Not required.

Other: Possibility of shift work during peak seasons (rotating shifts, night shifts).

Availability for on-call duty.

Requirements

Required Qualification: None required. Required Experience: 2 years in the industrial maintenance/mechanical/civil works area. Required Specific Skills: OFFICE 365 (EXCEL, WORD, OUTLOOK). Valuable Specific Skills: Knowledge of SCADA systems and hydraulic infrastructure maintenance will be positively valued. Languages: Not required. Travel Availability/Frequency: Not required. Other: Possibility of shift work during peak seasons (rotating shifts, night shifts), Availability for on-call duty.

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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Additional information

holds the EFR (Family-Responsible Company) certificate as well as the DIE (Equality in the Company) distinction. Thus, the recruitment process for this position guarantees equal opportunities for all candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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