Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance Manager

Huelva, Spain·Engineering·Added 1 month ago

Catenon

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What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

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

  • Speak native-level Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Huelva

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

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About the role

We are looking to hire an Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance Manager to lead the technical area at one of our client's key industrial plants. In this high-responsibility position, you will be in charge of ensuring maximum availability and efficiency of the plant's electrical installations and control systems. Your work will be essential to guarantee operational continuity through strategic planning and the execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance plans. You will lead a specialized technical team, promoting the highest standards of workplace safety and technical quality. This is an ideal opportunity for a profile with strategic vision and management skills seeking to directly impact the efficiency of complex industrial processes within a sector with strong growth prospects.

What you'll do

- Define, supervise, and execute the preventive and corrective maintenance plan for electrical systems (HV/MV/LV) and instrumentation.
- Lead and coordinate the internal technical team and external subcontractors.
- Oversee the programming and maintenance of industrial control systems (DCS, PLC, SCADA).
- Manage the annual budget of the electrical maintenance department, optimizing spending and spare parts stock.
- Plan and direct plant shutdowns within your area of responsibility.
- Ensure strict compliance with industrial safety regulations and risk prevention procedures.
- Analyze recurring faults and breakdowns to implement technical improvements that increase asset reliability.
- Report key performance indicators (KPIs) to plant management.

What we're looking for

- Academic background: Technical or higher engineering degree, preferably in Electrical, Industrial Electronics, or Automation specialties.
- Professional experience: Minimum 5 years in similar management positions within industrial environments, continuous process plants, or power generation facilities.
- Technical knowledge: Deep experience in instrumentation, control systems, variable frequency drives, and electrical protections.
- Leadership skills: Proven ability to manage teams and make decisions in critical environments.
- Languages: Technical English level for interpreting documentation and manuals.
- Other: Advanced knowledge of CMMS tools and electrical safety regulations.
- Personal profile: Proactive person with strong analytical skills, organized, and focused on process improvement.

About the company & team

Our client is a leading corporation in the renewable energy sector and sustainable natural resource management. With an established market presence, the organization stands out for its firm commitment to the energy transition and technological innovation in green energy generation. Its business model integrates operational excellence with respect for the environment, positioning itself as a benchmark in the circular economy. Joining this company means becoming part of a team of highly qualified professionals in a dynamic, stable work environment oriented toward continuous growth, where sustainability is the central focus of all its operations.