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Plant Operator (Temporary) in Barcelona

On-site in Barcelona·Added 2 days ago (last checked 12 Nov)

BASF

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Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Barcelona
Spanish
Expected (ad in Spanish)
Education
Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)
Benefits
Private health insurance, flexible pay plan

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Skills

BASF is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Barcelona.

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • The candidate must have completed a Vocational Training Cycle (Intermediate or Higher level) in the field of Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, or similar.
  • Basic proficiency in Excel, Windows, and SAP.

Nice to have

  • No previous professional experience is required, although experience in plant operations will be valued.
  • Specific knowledge in chemical plant operation will be valued.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Healthy working environment: where your safety and health (physical and mental) are our priority.

  • Attractive salary package: based on a fixed salary and a bonus according to results.

  • Flexible remuneration plan: to benefit from services such as health insurance, nursery school, transport card, and training.

  • Professional development: we promote continuous training and access to internal vacancies to continue growing at BASF.

  • Work-life balance measures for personal and family life, as well as financial aid for children's schooling.

The role

As part of the logistics operations unit, as a plant operator, the selected person will carry out the following functions:

What you'll do

  • Operate, control, and regulate the various plant equipment following established instructions and procedures.
  • Perform the startup, operation, and shutdown of equipment, recognizing alarms and acting in accordance with applicable procedures and regulations.
  • Execute the loading and unloading operations of tankers, as well as product packaging.
  • Monitor the process to detect possible leaks, noises, anomalies, or deficiencies, acting according to established procedures and reporting detected incidents.
  • Collaborate in the preparation of the facilities and assist during maintenance interventions, ensuring their correct supervision.
  • Receive, store, and supply the necessary raw materials and auxiliary materials to the process, as well as manage the finished product in the corresponding format.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews2–3 months in all

  1. Online application

  2. CV screening

  3. Phone interview

    With a Talent Acquisition Team Europe · Phone call

    Phone interview as part of the expert preselection.

  4. Interview day

    With the hiring department and possible team

    Personal interview to get to know you better; you also meet your possible team.

  5. Job offer

  • No assessment centres or admission tests, except for vocational internships in Germany.
  • BASF recommends applying to at most three offers online.

Hiring process

Send your CV through the job offer so we can get to know you. If your profile fits, we will call you from the Spanish Talent Acquisition team in Germany (prefix +49) and accompany you through the process. With every step, you will be closer to meeting your future team!

If you have more questions about this process, contact:

Vanessa Morales Soto (vanessa.morales-soto@basf.com)

*Please note that we will not be able to accept your resume via this email address.

About BASF

BASF is the world's largest chemical company, operating across segments including Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care, and Agricultural Solutions. Headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany, BASF employs over 110,000 people worldwide and serves customers in nearly every industry, from automotive and construction to pharmaceuticals and agriculture. The company is known for its integrated production sites, innovative R&D, and commitment to sustainability, aiming to balance economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility.

In Spain, BASF operates through its subsidiary BASF Española, with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, and a production site in Tarragona. The Spanish operations focus on chemicals, coatings, and agricultural solutions, and the company has a significant digital and IT hub in Barcelona, where many of the current open roles are based. BASF offers an international, collaborative work environment with opportunities for cross-border mobility, and it actively hires professionals from around the world, particularly in areas like cybersecurity, SAP, and digitalization. For international candidates, BASF provides a structured onboarding process, competitive compensation, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance and professional development.

Industry
Chemicals
Founded
1865
Employees
100,000+
Headquarters
Ludwigshafen, Germany
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid, Tarragona

Good to know if you are moving

  • BASF has a significant digital hub in Barcelona, where many IT and cybersecurity roles are based, offering a vibrant international work environment.
  • The company provides relocation support for international hires, including visa assistance and help with finding accommodation.
  • BASF is a global leader with a strong brand, offering excellent career development opportunities across different countries and functions.
  • Spain operations include a major production site in Tarragona, one of the largest chemical complexes in Europe, providing opportunities in engineering and operations.
  • BASF emphasizes work-life balance with flexible working models, including remote work options for many roles.

In their own words

About the company & team

BASF is the world's leading chemical company #WeCreateChemistry and one of the best places to work and develop your career. We are looking for diverse, passionate, and creative talent who want to make a difference. BASF Española S.L. markets more than 5,000 products to meet the needs of our customers and society in a wide variety of sectors.

The chemical industry is changing; and so is BASF. Discover our strategy: #WinningWays.

Do you want to take your career to the next level and create chemistry with us?

Additional information

Our commitment to diversity and equal opportunity extends to all phases of our selection process. We make accessibility measures and reasonable adjustments available to candidate persons who need them to facilitate their participation in tests, interviews, and other stages of the process. If any disability, condition, or specific need requires an adaptation, our selection team will work with you to identify the appropriate measures.

We celebrate diversity and actively promote an inclusive work environment where every voice counts and every idea is valued regardless of age, gender, marital status, ethnicity, religion, physical/mental condition, or sexual orientation. #BeYourself

We are Creative, Open, Responsible, and Entrepreneurial people. These are our values, which guide us and describe how we are and act. If you also identify with them, BASF is your place!

Diversity is our greatest strength!

Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.

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