Snow Observers - Risk Prediction and Assessment (Asturias)

Compliance with requirements and/or merits must be justified through the performance of assessment tests and/or by attaching the necessary documentation in the "Annexes" section of the registration questionnaire. The Tragsa Group reserves the right to request at any time during the process the supporting documents for the data provided in the application, as well as to require the expansion of the information contained in the curriculum vitae, provided that this is necessary for the accreditation of the requirements and/or merits detailed in the offered vacancy.

• Ability to travel on ski touring equipment
• Valid Type B driver's license in Spain
• 24/7 availability for pre-alert and alert episodes

• More than 1,000 hours of training in mid-mountain, high-mountain, winter sports, or Pister - Lifeguard/Rescuer matters
• Accredited training in snow-meteorological observation, different from the one required
• Knowledge of avalanche safety and rescue (transceiver, shovel, and probe)
• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Experience with an employment contract in the recording and analysis of snow-meteorological data from automatic and manual high-mountain weather stations
• Work experience in snow-meteorological data collection: stratigraphic profile and instability test
• Experience with an employment contract in snow-meteorological observation for Public, Regional, or State Administration
• Experience with an employment contract using meteorological data management programs
• Experience with an employment contract in the management of low-voltage electrical installations and related maintenance tasks in automatic weather stations.

• High School Diploma (BUP/COU), Vocational Training I or CFGM, Vocational Training II or CFGS (degree officially recognized in Spain) or 6 months of extensive experience (professional, academic, or both) in their profession according to the offered position and/or the functions of the position.

Snow Observers - Risk Prediction and Assessment (Asturias)

Tecnologías y Servicios Agrarios, S.A., S.M.E., M.P., a subsidiary company of the TRAGSA GROUP, specialized in performing engineering, consulting, and technical assistance activities in agricultural, livestock, forestry, and environmental matters, is looking to incorporate 6 Snow Observers to perform risk prediction and assessment in Asturias.

In relation to the process published on 11/09/2026, the deadline for receiving applications is extended from 08/10/2026 to 13/10/2026 at 23:59 (peninsular time).

• Daily snow-meteorological monitoring for the preparation of local avalanche predictions and daily issuance of risk bulletins, following the procedures recommended by the European Avalanche Warning Services (EAWS) and for pre-warning and alerts (start and end) when conditions require it.
• Recording and analysis of snow-meteorological data.
• Analysis of the snowpack through stratigraphic profiling and snowpack instability testing to evaluate avalanche risk and its corresponding report.
• Participation in the drafting of monthly and seasonal reports regarding the danger communications sent.
• Participation in the preparation of avalanche mapping and databases.
• Preparation of standardized avalanche movement modeling.
• Updates to GIS layers and their attributes and the supply of data for specific civil infrastructure programs affected by avalanches.
• Updates to procedure protocols and winter road management plans.
• Drafting of reports for the review of passive and active defenses.
• Training for end-client personnel in snow science and safety related to avalanche episodes.
• Participate in the Temporary Traffic Restriction Plan (PRTC) and in the execution of the Avalanche Triggering Intervention Plan (PIDA), as required.
• Data collection required from other actions to be carried out in the Road Network of the Principality of Asturias.
• Participate in all ordinary and extraordinary meetings requested by the Project Manager for Tragsatec, whether online and/or in person at the Tragsatec offices located in Oviedo.

• We offer:
  - Fixed-term contract with an estimated duration of 6 months with the possibility of extension up to a maximum of 9 months in total, if applicable.
  - Full-time.
  
  The period for receiving applications will be open from today, 08/10/2026, until the next 13/10/2026 at 23:59 (peninsular time).
  
  No application will be admitted that does not arrive in the time and manner specified in the call. In case of doubts or problems with registration, you can contact us via the email inbox seleccion@tragsa.es, before 12:00 on the penultimate working day of the application period detailed in the offer.
  
  The general aspects for the selection of temporary personnel, according to the ordinary procedure in Grupo Tragsa, are published and accessible on the external corporate website: https://www.tragsa.es/es/equipo-humano/unete-a-nuestro-equipo/ofertas-empleo-temporal/Documents/bases-generales-ofertas-empleo-temporal.pdf

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• Community of Asturias