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Senior Electrician

On-site in Cartagena·Added 13 days ago

Still open when we checked on 1 Oct

Navantia

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Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    No sponsorship mentioned, but skilled trades have their own route.

  • Work on-site in Cartagena

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have senior-level experience

    Senior-level role.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

Nice to have

  • Occupational Risk Prevention.
  • Maintenance of Low Voltage Electrical Installations.
  • Automation and control of electrical systems.
  • Industrial Electrical Installations.
  • Cables and harnesses.

Education & certifications

We will value Vocational Training degrees from the following knowledge family:

  • Technician in Electrical and Automatic Installations.
  • Higher Technician in Electrotechnical and Automated Systems.
  • Higher Technician in Industrial Automation and Robotics.
  • Technician in Electromechanical Maintenance.

The following link is provided to consult equivalencies:Ciclos Formativos y Cursos de Especialización por Familias Profesionales - TodoFP | Ministerio de Educación, Formación Profesional y Deportes

The role

The company Navantia S.A., S.M.E. is issuing the indicated call for its Cartagena center.

What you'll do

  • Execute and verify electrical installation work, including power and signal wiring, electrical panels, distribution cabinets, sensors, and control systems.
  • Perform assembly verifications, continuity and insulation controls, functional checks, and commissioning tests of electrical equipment and installations.
  • Interpret electrical plans, wiring diagrams, block diagrams, and associated technical documentation.
  • Perform adjustment, calibration, maintenance, and repair tasks for electrical equipment, as well as connectors and electrical and fiber optic communication systems.
  • Participate in integration tests, port and sea trials, system commissioning, and customer handover activities.
  • Analyze and resolve technical incidents, supervising the necessary corrective actions and warranty repairs.
  • Attend technical, production, and preventive coordination meetings.
  • Manage and complete the technical and quality documentation associated with the activities performed.
  • Collaborate in work planning, management of materials and equipment, and subcontracting of services within their specialty.
  • Provide support in electrical installation works, performing monitoring, planning, quality control, work progress tracking, and deadline compliance.
  • Handle tools, machinery, and measuring instruments specific to the specialty.
  • Comply with and ensure compliance with occupational risk prevention, quality, and environmental regulations applicable to the work performed.

How you'll work

Entry level: Minimum E8

Contract type: Permanent

In the event that any candidate has problems with the platform, they must send an email to the address rrhh_portal@navantia.es mentioning their incident.

Hiring process

The application period will end on 13/10/2026 at 12:00 hours.

At the following link: Bases personal fijo: GP3/GP4 Senior you will find the access requirements, documentation to be provided (mandatory), and other relevant information regarding the selection process.

To participate in the selection process, the following supporting documentation must be attached to the candidate profile:

  • ID (DNI)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Employment history or negative employment history/negative affiliation report
  • Academic qualifications
  • Proof of training related to the position to be filled
  • Documentation proving the merits listed in Annex I of the call

About Navantia

Navantia is a Spanish state-owned shipbuilding company and a key player in the global defense and naval engineering sector. It designs, builds, and integrates a wide range of military and civilian vessels, including frigates, submarines, and offshore patrol vessels, as well as providing lifecycle support services for naval platforms. The company operates several shipyards across Spain and is a major contractor for both the Spanish Navy and international clients, positioning itself as a strategic partner in European defense programs.

Navantia's headquarters are in Madrid, with its main production facilities in the Bay of Cádiz (Puerto Real, San Fernando) and the Ría de Ferrol in Galicia. As a Spanish state-owned company, it offers international professionals the opportunity to work in a highly technical, engineering-driven environment with a strong focus on naval architecture, systems integration, and defense innovation. For international hires, the company provides a unique entry point into Spain's industrial and defense ecosystem, with roles often requiring security clearance and a high level of technical expertise.

Industry
Defense and Shipbuilding
Founded
1947
Employees
4,000–5,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Cartagena, Ferrol and 2 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • State-owned company: offers the stability and benefits of a public-sector employer, with a formal, structured HR environment.
  • International hires are common in engineering and project management roles, and English is often the working language in technical teams.
  • The company is a key player in the European defense industry, offering exposure to high-profile, long-term naval programs (e.g., F-110 frigates, S-80 submarines).
  • Relocation to Spain is typically required, as most roles are based at the shipyards in the Bay of Cádiz or the Ría de Ferrol, not in Madrid.
  • Given the nature of the work, roles may require EU citizenship or nationality and security clearance (SECRETO).
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