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Maintenance Manager (Multinational Industrial Environment)

On-site in Parets del Vallès·Added 16 days ago

Catenon

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Overview

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Parets del Vallès
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 8+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
University degree
“Formación técnica superior en Ingeniería (Electromecánica, Industrial o similar).” — per the ad.

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Requirements

What we're looking for

Minimum Requirements (Must-Haves):
- Higher technical degree in Engineering (Electromechanical, Industrial, or similar).
- Consolidated experience of at least 8 years in industrial maintenance, with a minimum of 5 years in leadership or responsibility positions.
- Solid technical knowledge in electromechanics, electricity, automation, and instrumentation.
- Demonstrable experience in managing external teams and coordinating service providers.
- Professional proficiency in SAP PM or equivalent CMMS systems.
- Professional level of English (capacity for technical communication and international reporting).
- Previous experience in industrial environments regulated under SEVESO III standards.

Desired Requirements (Nice-to-Haves):
- Previous experience in the chemical sector or in continuous process industries.
- Specific experience in the management and execution of CAPEX investment projects.
- Advanced analytical capacity for interpreting maintenance data and improving KPIs.
- Profile with high autonomy, strategic vision, and excellent communication and leadership skills.

The role

We are looking for a Maintenance Manager with a strategic vision and solid operational capacity to lead the transformation of the department at our Parets del Vallès plant. Reporting directly to the Site Manager, you will take on the challenge of professionalizing the maintenance function, evolving the current model towards an advanced preventive and predictive maintenance strategy. In this key position, you will manage an annual budget of €6M and lead an outsourced team of 12 people, in addition to coordinating various collaborating companies. The position requires a high presence on the plant floor and the ability to manage asset reliability in a highly regulated industrial environment (SEVESO III). This is an exceptional opportunity for a profile with experience in international environments seeking autonomy to implement improvements, manage CAPEX projects, and ensure excellence in safety and regulatory compliance.

What you'll do

- Lead and coordinate the integral maintenance of facilities and production equipment, guaranteeing maximum availability and reliability.
- Manage and supervise the outsourced maintenance team (12 people) and the relationship with strategic technical service providers.
- Define and execute the transition strategy towards a data-driven preventive and predictive maintenance model.
- Manage the department's annual budget (€6M), optimizing expenditure and ensuring efficiency in service contracting.
- Supervise strict compliance with safety (SHE) standards and industrial regulations, especially within the framework of SEVESO III regulations.
- Plan and lead the execution of the plant's scheduled technical shutdowns (August, Easter, and Christmas).
- Collaborate cross-functionally with the Production, Engineering, Purchasing, and Safety departments to align operational objectives.
- Manage and supervise investment projects (CAPEX) aimed at the improvement and upgrading of industrial assets.

About Catenon

Catenon is a global executive search and international recruitment firm that combines technology, data, and human insight to identify the best professionals worldwide. With 23 offices across the planet and operations in more than 100 countries, the company specializes in board search, executive search, middle management recruitment, international recruitment, salary benchmarking, and talent projects for industries including construction, engineering, energy, IT, life sciences, and professional services.

Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Catenon operates as a Spanish multinational with a strong presence in the local market, offering roles such as Jefe de Obra, Director General, and Sales Manager across Spain. The company's work culture emphasizes global mobility, with opportunities for expatriation (e.g., COO in Mexico) and multilingual roles (e.g., French Desk in Madrid), making it attractive for international professionals seeking cross-border careers in recruitment and talent management.

Industry: Recruitment
Website: catenon.com

In their own words

About the company & team

Our client is a prestigious multinational corporation leading its sector, globally recognized for its operational excellence and its commitment to technological innovation in complex industrial processes. With a solid track record in the international market, the company stands out for operating under the highest quality and safety standards, maintaining a leading position in the manufacturing of specialized products. Being part of this organization means integrating into a dynamic professional environment where autonomy, technical development, and continuous improvement are encouraged. The plant located in Parets del Vallès is a strategic center that requires highly qualified professionals to maintain its competitiveness and efficiency on a global level.

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