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Mechanical Maintenance Support and Project Management Engineer

On-site in Gijon, Principado de Asturias +1·Added 2 days ago (last checked 28 Oct)

ArcelorMittal

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On-site, Gijon, Principado de Asturias, Spain / Asturias
English
Required
Education
University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Education: Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent technical degree.

  • Experience in industrial mechanical maintenance and, of particular relevance, in the management and execution of projects, works, and assemblies in industrial facilities.
  • Experience in the preparation and monitoring of mechanical assembly works, contractor coordination, sequencing of activities, and resolution of on-site incidents.

Languages

English Language: B2 Level

The role

ArcelorMittal España is looking for an Engineer for its Heavy Plate facilities in Gijón to provide specialized support to the mechanical maintenance area in the integral management of projects, works, and industrial assemblies, ensuring correct definition, planning, coordination, and monitoring of works from preparation to commissioning. The position will have a strong component of project management, supply planning, contractor coordination, and monitoring of deadlines, costs, quality, and safety, working transversally with maintenance, production, engineering, purchasing, suppliers, and collaborating companies.

What you'll do

  • Plan, coordinate, and monitor maintenance, improvement, and renovation projects for mechanical facilities.
  • Participate in the definition of technical scope, planning, milestones, resources, risks, costs, and acceptance criteria for each project.
  • Coordinate assembly works on-site, including preparation, sequencing of activities, interferences, needs for auxiliary means, and execution monitoring.
  • Monitor the physical progress of works and anticipate deviations, proposing corrective measures to ensure project objectives.
  • Support the preparation and coordination of scheduled shutdowns and complex maintenance actions.
  • Identify in advance the needs for materials, spare parts, equipment, and services necessary for the execution of projects.
  • Plan and monitor critical supplies, manufacturing and delivery deadlines, technical documentation, and on-site availability.
  • Collaborate in the preparation of technical specifications, requests for quotation, and technical evaluation of suppliers and contractors.
  • Coordinate with purchasing, warehouses, suppliers, and contracting companies to avoid impacts on the execution schedule.
  • Technically coordinate assembly companies and external services, ensuring compliance with scope, quality standards, safety, and planning.
  • Review the preparation of works before the start of the job and ensure that means, materials, documentation, and execution conditions are available.
  • Perform on-site monitoring, resolve coordination incidents, and facilitate decision-making between the involved areas.
  • Participate in receptions, testing, commissioning, and technical closure of works.
  • Integrate safety from the project planning phase and ensure compliance with preventive requirements during execution.
  • Ensure that works are carried out in accordance with established specifications, drawings, procedures, and quality criteria.
  • Keep project technical documentation, planning, punch lists, modifications, and final project documentation up to date.

Project management

  • Solid knowledge of planning, milestone monitoring, resource management, deadline and cost control, risk management, interface coordination, and project closure.
  • Proficiency in project planning and monitoring tools, Microsoft Excel, and management tools.

Skills

  • Project Management.
  • Planning and organization.
  • Teamwork.
  • Proactivity.
  • Safety Orientation.
  • Problem-solving.
  • Results orientation.
  • Communication and influence.

About ArcelorMittal

ArcelorMittal is the world's leading steel and mining company, with a presence in over 60 countries and industrial operations in more than 15. The company produces a wide range of steel products for automotive, construction, packaging, and other industries, and is committed to sustainability through its goal of producing carbon-neutral steel by 2050. With a workforce of over 150,000 employees, ArcelorMittal is a global leader in the steel industry, headquartered in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.

In Spain, ArcelorMittal has a significant industrial footprint, with major production facilities in Asturias (Gijón and Avilés), Vizcaya (Sestao), and other locations, as well as commercial and service offices. The company is one of the largest industrial employers in the country and offers opportunities for international professionals in engineering, supply chain, purchasing, and sales roles. Working at ArcelorMittal in Spain provides exposure to large-scale industrial operations and a multicultural environment, with Spanish and English commonly used in the workplace.

Industry
Steel
Founded
2006
Employees
100,000–200,000
Headquarters
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
In Spain
Asturias (Gijón, Avilés), Vizcaya (Sestao), Burgos and 1 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • ArcelorMittal is a global company with a diverse workforce, and English is widely used in corporate and technical roles, making it accessible for international professionals.
  • Spain is a key production hub for ArcelorMittal, with major plants in Asturias and the Basque Country, offering opportunities in engineering and operations.
  • The company is committed to reducing carbon emissions and is developing innovative low-carbon steelmaking technologies, offering exciting challenges for engineers and sustainability professionals.
  • ArcelorMittal offers competitive compensation and benefits, and supports professional development through global training programs.
  • Spain offers a high quality of life, with a favorable climate, rich culture, and good infrastructure, making it an attractive destination for relocating professionals.

In their own words

About the company & team

  • Work in a coordinated manner with managers and technicians from maintenance, production, engineering, prevention, purchasing, and contractors.
  • Share information clearly and in advance, favoring fluid coordination among all parties involved.
  • Show initiative and proactivity to detect risks, blockages, and opportunities for improvement before they affect the result.
  • Support the standardization of planning, monitoring, and execution methods for maintenance projects.

Additional information

At ArcelorMittal we believe in Zero. We believe in the goal of zero accidents and all company employees work to achieve it.

ArcelorMittal is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value candidates regardless of their sex, age, racial or ethnic origin, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation/identity, or physical/mental disability.

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