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Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Manager

On-site in La Rioja·Full-time·Added 2 months ago

Aqualia

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Work mode: On-site, La Rioja
Contract: Permanent contract, full-time hours
Hours: Monday to Friday
Experience: 2+ years
Education: Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)
Driving licence: Required

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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Full-time permanent contract.
Immediate start.
Continuous training.

The role

What you'll do

Can you imagine taking part in the transformation of the water sector and developing yourself in an innovative company? At Aqualia, that is our commitment.

We want to hire/We are looking for a Maintenance Manager profile, in Nájera (La Rioja).

Your main responsibilities will be

Prepare technical reports related to the proper operation of facilities, quality management systems, and the environment.
Collaborate in the organization, coordination, and supervision of the workforce
Collaborate with process control and supervision of the proper operation of collectors, WWTPs, and pumping stations
Ensure compliance with the OSH law
Implement and maintain the quality and environmental management system in accordance with quality, environmental, and waste management regulations
Manage the facility maintenance program, spare parts inventory control, and legal inspections
Any other support task necessary for the development and proper functioning of the service.

How you'll work

Schedule: Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Requirements

Required Qualification: Vocational Training in electrical and automatic installations, electromechanics, industrial maintenance, or similar.
Required Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in industrial maintenance.
Specific Required Skills: Knowledge of IT, Excel proficiency, mechanics, electricity, automation, welding, and hydraulics.
Languages: English, basic level
Driver's license

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
Website: aqualia.com

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

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

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

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