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Innovation Technician

On-site in Centro de Innovación·Added 2 months ago

Cepsa

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Centro de Innovación
English
Required
Experience
2+ years
Education
Master's degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

The role

As part of the Technology, Projects and Services Directorate, specifically in the Energy Transition Technologies department of the Innovation Center, you will be responsible for executing collaborative innovation projects. You will manage a portfolio of innovation projects in energy transition technologies with the aim of scaling technologies from the laboratory to industrial reality. The role combines technical skills and project management capabilities for the comprehensive design of innovative processes and products; integrating technical vision, project management, and technological solution development.

What you'll do

  • Execute a portfolio of ideas, proof of concepts, and innovation projects focused on energy transition technologies such as CO2 capture, synthetic fuels (e-fuels and RFNBO), and green molecules, among other emerging technologies.
  • Define KPIs and operational objectives, prepare budgets, and define, plan, and/or execute experimental trials, technical protocols, and validation plans.
  • Ensure compliance with deadlines, objectives, and budgets, and produce high-quality deliverables beyond experimental results, proposing pathways for technology transfer from laboratory to product/process.
  • Manage collaborations with universities, start-ups, industrial partners, and innovation ecosystem actors; exploring and critically evaluating innovative ideas leading to the creation of new technologies and business opportunities.
  • Evaluate ideas from the innovation ecosystem, assessing technical feasibility and strategic alignment; and proposing proof of concepts to validate or discard such ideas.
  • Interdepartmental and multidisciplinary collaboration. Work closely with other areas of the Innovation Directorate, corporate Technical Services, and Moeve Business Units to explore the scaling of innovative ideas into real solutions.
  • Propose, draft proposals, and manage projects in competitive calls, supporting the capture of public funding and managing participation in consortium projects.
  • Prepare and present executive reports, high-quality technical documentation, specifications, and presentations for technical and management committees.

Who are we looking for

  • Qualification and Specialty: University degree (master's), in engineering or experimental sciences with an applied focus: Chemical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or equivalents; Physical Sciences / Chemical Sciences / Materials Science. Having a doctorate will be valued.

  • Languages: High level of English (B2 minimum, C1 preferably)

  • Experience in managing R&D and technological innovation projects. At least two (2) years of experience in pilot-scale experimentation and in collaborative innovation projects.

  • It would be ideal if, in addition, you have digital skills such as:
    • Knowledge of simulation tools (Process simulators, COMSOL, MATLAB-Simulink)

    • Knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools (Advanced Excel, Pivot tables, queries, PowerBi, Grafana)

    • Basic knowledge of Python language

Location

Location: Innovation Center, Alcalá de Henares

Hiring process

5 steps3 interviewsa task to do
  1. Apply

  2. First contact

    Phone call

    Time to get to know each other with a first call.

  3. Aptitude tests

    To explore everything you could do at Moeve.

  4. Interview

    A conversation to introduce the project and get to know you better.

  5. Language test

    Not every role

    Only if the role requires it.

  6. Hiring manager interview

    With a hiring manager

    So you can put a face to the name and they can tell you everything you want to know.

  7. Closing

About Cepsa

Cepsa is a global energy company headquartered in Madrid, Spain, operating across the entire energy value chain, including exploration and production, refining, chemicals, and marketing of petroleum products. The company is undergoing a major transformation, rebranding as Moeve to reflect its commitment to sustainable energy, including biofuels, green hydrogen, and renewable power. With operations in over 20 countries and a workforce of around 11,000 employees, Cepsa is a significant player in the European energy sector.

In Spain, Cepsa operates major industrial complexes in Andalusia (San Roque and Palos de la Frontera) and has a broad network of service stations across the country. The company is actively hiring in Madrid and other locations for roles spanning data science, engineering, commercial, and operations. For international professionals, Cepsa offers opportunities to work in a dynamic, evolving energy company with a strong focus on sustainability and digital transformation, though Spanish language skills are often required for many positions.

Industry
Energy
Founded
1929
Employees
10,000–15,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, San Roque, Palos de la Frontera and 3 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • Cepsa is headquartered in Madrid, offering a central location for international hires in the capital.
  • The company is rebranding as Moeve, focusing on green energy projects like biofuels and green hydrogen, which may appeal to professionals in the sustainability sector.
  • Many roles are based in industrial sites like San Roque (Cádiz) and Palos de la Frontera (Huelva), which are less urban but offer significant technical opportunities.
  • Cepsa operates in over 20 countries, providing potential for international mobility within the company.
  • While the company is international, Spanish language proficiency is often required for many positions, especially those in commercial and operational roles.

In their own words

About the company & team

With over 10,000 employees, international presence, and nearly 100 years of history, at Moeve we lead the energy transition for a better world. Our goal is to care for people and the planet, starting with the people who make up the Moeve team. Open a new door.

Your first day starts here.

Additional information

Moeve always advocates for equal opportunities, identifying and developing all the potential of people based exclusively on their abilities to perform their functions and on non-discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual characteristics, as well as with respect to the other dimensions of diversity.

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