Michael Page España
Michael Page España

Junior Project & Maintenance Engineer

Barcelona, Spain·€30,000 - €40,000·On-site·Junior · 2-3 years·Permanent·English: Required

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About the role

We are looking for a Junior Project & Maintenance Engineer for an industrial plant in Barcelona (Vallès Occidental), with a mixed role between maintenance and projects, focused on troubleshooting, equipment improvement, and supplier coordination, with direct impact on operational efficiency and reliability.

  • Position with high exposure to the plant and technical responsibility from the start.
  • Professional growth toward Project or Maintenance Engineer roles.

What you'll do

The responsibilities of the Junior Project & Maintenance Engineer will include:

  • Support in the definition, planning, and execution of industrial projects (CAPEX).
  • Direct support to projects, carrying out technical monitoring and coordination of plant activities.
  • Participation in equipment installation, assembly, and commissioning.
  • Technical liaison and regular contact with suppliers and contractors.
  • Monitoring of supplies, materials, and technical specifications.
  • Coordination of activities during FAT, SAT, and plant commissioning.
  • Troubleshooting in the plant, incident analysis, and proposal of solutions.
  • Failure analysis using methodologies such as RCA, Ishikawa, or 5 Whys.
  • Management and monitoring of work orders in the CMMS.
  • Improvement of preventive and predictive maintenance plans.
  • Monitoring of KPIs: equipment availability and preventive/corrective ratio.
  • Monitoring the performance of critical equipment.
  • Analysis of operational data to detect deviations.
  • Proposal of improvement actions based on data.
  • Management and monitoring of spare parts and maintenance supplies.
  • Identification and execution of small improvement projects in the plant.
  • Monitoring of improvement actions to ensure their proper implementation.
  • Proposals for retrofits or equipment modernization.
  • Cross-functional collaboration with production, quality, and HSE.
  • Participation in risk assessments and compliance with safety regulations.

What you'll get

  • Direct involvement in projects with real impact on the plant.
  • Hybrid role between maintenance and projects, with a global view of the business.
  • High technical exposure and contact with suppliers.
  • Professional development toward senior positions.
  • Dynamic, technical environment focused on continuous improvement.
  • Working hours from Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with 1 hour for lunch, and Fridays from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
  • 100% on-site position at the plant.

About the company & team

Established industrial company in the Barcelona area that develops and supplies solutions for sectors such as automotive, cosmetics, construction, and oil & gas, in a dynamic and highly technical production environment. The company is focused on continuous improvement, safety, and process optimization, with a strong presence in industrial projects and critical asset management. We are looking for a Junior Project & Maintenance Engineer.

Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?

The requirements for the Junior Project & Maintenance Engineer are:

  • Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical, Electronic, or similar).
  • 2-3 years of experience in industrial projects or plant maintenance.
  • Experience in an industrial production environment.
  • Knowledge of industrial equipment (pumps, reactors, hydraulics, etc.).
  • Ability to read drawings (P&ID, technical schematics).
  • Experience or knowledge of maintenance management (CMMS).
  • B2 level of technical English.
  • Basic knowledge of automation (PLC/SCADA is a plus).
  • Knowledge of industrial safety (ATEX, HSE regulations).
  • Strong command of Excel and data analysis (Power BI is a plus).
  • Experience in the chemical or process industry is highly valued.
  • Proactive profile, plant-oriented, and focused on continuous improvement and safety.

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Michael Page España

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