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Maintenance Technician

On-site in Vitoria-Gasteiz·Added 1 month ago (last checked 8 Oct)

Overview

Work mode
On-site, Vitoria-Gasteiz
Experience
4+ years
Education
Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Advanced Vocational Training (Higher Degree) in maintenance, refrigeration and HVAC installations, electrical, electromechanical, thermal installations, mechatronics, industrial maintenance, or a similar technical specialty. Applications with an Intermediate Vocational Training degree and very solid maintenance experience will also be considered.
  • At least 4-5 years of previous experience in maintenance of buildings, industrial facilities, technical centers, laboratories, hospitals, pilot plants, or environments with technical installations.
  • Specialization or proven practical experience in any of the following areas: refrigeration, HVAC, electrical, electromechanical, thermal installations, plumbing, industrial maintenance, or similar.
  • Practical knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance, with the ability to diagnose faults and propose technical solutions.
  • Ability to carry out repairs, adjustments, overhauls, installations, and support in technical interventions of a certain complexity.
  • Experience dealing with suppliers, trades, or subcontractors during maintenance work.
  • Ability to work in a team, coordinate with other technical profiles, and act autonomously within their scope of duties.
  • A proactive, organized, and service-oriented attitude.

Nice to have

  • Previous experience in research centers, laboratories, hospitals, industrial facilities, or buildings with complex technical activity.
  • Specific experience as a refrigeration technician or in the maintenance of HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation, or thermal installation systems.
  • Professional license or qualifying certification related to thermal installations, fluorinated gases, low voltage, occupational risk prevention, work at height, mobile elevating work platforms, confined spaces, fire protection systems, ATEX, or technical gases.
  • Basic knowledge of automation, control systems, fire detection, or auxiliary laboratory installations.
  • Experience using maintenance management tools, work orders, or digital incident logs.

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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Contract with attractive professional development opportunities
  • Joining an innovative, cutting-edge project focused on sustainability, value creation, and collaborative ecosystems that promote people development and diversity.
  • Professional and personal development
  • Integrated, enthusiastic, and multidisciplinary environment.

The role

CIC energiGUNE is looking to hire a maintenance specialist to contribute to the proper functioning, availability, and safety of its technical facilities, laboratories, and research spaces.

The selected candidate will join the center's maintenance team and will work, under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager, on preventive and corrective maintenance tasks, incident diagnosis, minor adjustments, monitoring of technical interventions, and support in coordinating suppliers and subcontractors.

We are looking for a solid, practical, and resourceful technical profile, with proven experience in facility maintenance and, preferably, with a specialization within the maintenance field, such as refrigeration, HVAC, electrical, electromechanical, thermal installations, or similar.

What you'll do

Main duties

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance tasks at the center, according to the established schedule and using their own technical judgment.
  • Address technical incidents in facilities, laboratories, and common areas, diagnosing their cause, resolving those within their scope of competence, and escalating those requiring specialized intervention.
  • Support the inspection, maintenance, and monitoring of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, automation, gas, and auxiliary building systems.
  • Participate in repairs, adjustments, installations, adaptations, and commissioning of technical spaces and laboratories.
  • Collaborate in the operational coordination of suppliers, trades, and subcontractors during interventions at the center.
  • Support the preparation of spaces, movement of equipment, minor renovations, and adaptations required for scientific and technical activity.
  • Monitor interventions, verify the correct execution of work, and report any deviations, risks, or additional needs.
  • Apply internal safety procedures, occupational risk prevention, and good maintenance practices.

HOW TO APPLY

All interested individuals are invited to submit a detailed curriculum vitae and a cover letter through this website.

The selection process ends once the candidate has been selected.

CIC energiGUNE is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunities and diversity in its workforce. Therefore, as part of our commitment to inclusion, we accept applications regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability and age.

About CIC energiGUNE

CIC energiGUNE is a research center based in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, specializing in electrochemical and thermal energy storage. It is a strategic initiative of the Basque Government and part of the Basque Research & Technology Alliance (BRTA). The center focuses on materials and systems for energy storage, with research groups in areas such as electrochemical storage, thermal storage, and computational simulation, and offers prototyping and characterization platforms recognized in Southern Europe.

CIC energiGUNE is located in the Álava Technology Park in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava, Spain. It actively seeks multidisciplinary talent and supports the integration of new team members and their families. The center collaborates with industry, universities, and research centers, and offers employment opportunities for researchers and technical staff, making it a relevant option for international professionals in the energy research sector.

Industry
Energy Research
Headquarters
Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
In Spain
Vitoria-Gasteiz

Good to know if you are moving

  • CIC energiGUNE is located in the Álava Technology Park in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
  • The center is a strategic initiative of the Basque Government and part of the Basque Research & Technology Alliance (BRTA).
  • It offers support for the integration of new team members and their families.
  • The center has characterization platforms and experts recognized in Europe in their fields.
  • It collaborates with an extensive network of universities, research centers, and companies.
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