OCA Global is a leading international group dedicated to inspection, quality control, testing, and certification (TIC sector). Founded in Spain, the company has grown into a global entity operating across diverse industries including energy, maritime, industrial, and environmental sectors, providing technical services to ensure safety and regulatory compliance for large-scale infrastructure projects.

Headquartered in Sant Cugat del Vallès, OCA Global maintains an extensive footprint across Spain with offices in nearly every major industrial and coastal region. For international professionals, the company offers a wide range of technical, engineering, and HSE roles, as well as growing opportunities in their digital services division, making it a key employer for those with specialized technical certifications and engineering backgrounds.

Founded in 2010 by Ramon de la Riva, OCA Global was established as an independent alternative in the testing, inspection, and certification sector. It has rapidly expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions to become a major global player.

For international professionals

Headquartered in Spain with a global presence in over 10 countries, offering potential for international career mobility.
Maintains a massive network of Spanish offices including Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, and various industrial hubs like Algeciras and Vigo.
Heavy focus on technical engineering, Health & Safety (HSE), and regulatory inspection roles requiring specialized certifications.
Offers numerous entry-level 'Beca' (internship) programs for engineering and administrative students looking to enter the Spanish market.
Expanding digital services division creates opportunities for IT professionals, such as Mulesoft and API developers.

Environmental Technician - Industrial Inspection IPPC / AAI

OCA Global

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

We are looking for a professional specialized in the environmental sector to join our team in Valladolid or Madrid. Your main mission will be to lead the Environmental Authorizations service for IPPC facilities, becoming the guarantor of compliance with the recent Decree 16/2024 (BOCYL) of Castilla y León. In this role, you will plan, execute, and evaluate the technical inspections that ensure large industries operate under the highest standards of environmental respect.

Missions with Purpose and Impact

Ensure the rigorous application of Decree 16/2024 of Castilla y León and other current environmental regulations (emissions, discharges, waste, and noise), to guarantee that inspection activities are carried out according to the established regulatory framework, continuously expanding technical and regulatory knowledge.

Plan and execute environmental inspection material activities in the assigned IPPC facilities, to verify compliance with applicable environmental requirements and contribute to the correct functioning of the environmental control system.

Review the environmental history, technical documentation, and monitoring plans of the inspected companies, to evaluate the degree of compliance with environmental obligations and detect possible deviations from the established requirements.

Conduct on-site inspection visits to plants and prepare technical reports, minutes, and conformity opinions, to objectively document the results of the control activities and provide technical support information to the competent Administration.

Act as a technical interlocutor with the Junta de Castilla y León and with the managers of the inspected facilities, facilitating the development of inspection activities, the communication of results, and proper coordination between the parties involved.

What would we like to see in your profile?

University Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Industrial, Environmental, Agronomic), Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, or related disciplines, as this will be your scientific basis for understanding the complex industrial processes you will audit.

Minimum of 2 years of experience in industrial environmental inspection or technical consultancy oriented towards IPPC. We need this previous background so that you can operate with confidence and autonomy in large-scale plants.

Experience in Authorized Control Bodies (OCA) or inspection entities accredited under the UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17020 standard, as the methodological excellence and technical rigor of this standard will be part of your routine.

Deep understanding of the regulatory framework: Proficiency in Legislative Decree 1/2015 and, especially, the new scenario of Decree 16/2024 of Castilla y León is essential, as you will be the technical reference ensuring that all processes comply with current law.

Driver's license B, as the position requires regular mobility to carry out technical visits and inspections in various facilities across the community.

Bonus points if: You have specific training in sampling and measurement techniques for pollutants (atmosphere, water, soil) or if you reside in Valladolid or the province, which will facilitate your route management and work-life balance.

Why join our project?

Autonomy and trust: We believe in empowerment. You will have the freedom and flexibility to organize your own visit and delivery schedule, with continuous support from your manager to ensure your well-being.

Tools for success: You will have a full-time permanent contract and the latest mobility technological tools so that your fieldwork is comfortable and efficient.

Your time matters to us: You will enjoy a schedule from Monday to Thursday from 8:30 to 18:00 h. On Fridays, all eves of holidays, and the full months of July and August, you will have an intensive workday from 8:30 to 15:30 h. Additionally, December 24th and 31st are days off to fully enjoy time with your loved ones.

Shall we talk? If you are looking for a project with pace, constant learning, and a clear purpose, we want to hear from you. Apply for the offer and let's have a close conversation about your future.

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View original advert (Spanish)

Buscamos un/a profesional especializado/a en el sector ambiental para integrarse en nuestro equipo de Valladolid o Madrid. Tu misión principal será liderar el servicio de Autorizaciones Ambientales en instalaciones IPPC, convirtiéndote en el/la garante del cumplimiento del reciente Decreto 16/2024 (BOCYL) de Castilla y León. Desde este rol, planificarás, ejecutarás y evaluarás las inspecciones técnicas que aseguran que las grandes industrias operan bajo los más altos estándares de respeto ambiental.

Misiones con Propósito e Impacto

Asegurar la aplicación rigurosa del Decreto 16/2024 de Castilla y León y del resto de la normativa ambiental vigente (emisiones, vertidos, residuos y ruidos), para garantizar que las actuaciones de inspección se desarrollen conforme al marco regulatorio establecido, ampliando continuamente el conocimiento técnico y normativo.

Planificar y ejecutar las actuaciones materiales de inspección ambiental en las instalaciones IPPC asignadas, para verificar el cumplimiento de los requisitos ambientales aplicables y contribuir al correcto funcionamiento del sistema de control ambiental.

Revisar el historial ambiental, la documentación técnica y los planes de vigilancia de las empresas inspeccionadas, para evaluar el grado de cumplimiento de las obligaciones ambientales y detectar posibles desviaciones respecto a los requisitos establecidos.

Realizar visitas de inspección in situ a plantas y elaborar informes técnicos, actas y dictámenes de conformidad, para documentar de forma objetiva los resultados de las actuaciones de control y proporcionar información técnica de apoyo a la Administración competente.

Actuar como interlocutor técnico con la Junta de Castilla y León y con los responsables de las instalaciones inspeccionadas, facilitando el desarrollo de las actuaciones de inspección, la comunicación de resultados y la adecuada coordinación entre las partes implicadas.

¿Qué nos gustaría ver en tu perfil?

Titulación Universitaria en Ingeniería (Química, Industrial, Ambiental, Agrónoma), Ciencias Ambientales, Química o disciplinas afines, porque será tu base científica para comprender los complejos procesos industriales que auditarás.

Experiencia mínima de 2 años en inspección ambiental industrial o consultoría técnica orientada a IPPC. Necesitamos este recorrido previo para que puedas desenvolverte con seguridad y autonomía en plantas de gran envergadura

Experiencia en Organismos de Control Autorizados (OCA) o entidades de inspección acreditadas bajo la norma UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17020 , ya que la excelencia metodológica y el rigor técnico de este estándar formarán parte de tu rutina.

Comprensión profunda del marco normativo: Esencial el manejo del Decreto legislativo 1/2015 y, especialmente, el nuevo escenario del Decreto 16/2024 de Castilla y León , dado que serás la referencia técnica que asegure que todos los procesos se ajustan a la ley actual.

Carnet de conducir B , ya que la posición requiere movilidad habitual para realizar las visitas técnicas e inspecciones en las distintas instalaciones de la comunidad.

Suma puntos si: Cuentas con formación específica en técnicas de muestreo y medición de contaminantes (atmósfera, aguas, suelos) o si tienes tu residencia en Valladolid o provincia , lo que facilitará tu gestión de rutas y conciliación.

¿Por qué unirte a nuestro proyecto?

Autonomía y confianza: Creemos en el empoderamiento. Tendrás la libertad y flexibilidad para organizar tu propia agenda de visitas y entregas, con el respaldo continuo de tu responsable para asegurar tu bienestar.

Herramientas para el éxito: Contarás con un contrato indefinido a jornada completa y las últimas herramientas tecnológicas de movilidad para que tu trabajo de campo sea cómodo y eficiente.

Tu tiempo nos importa: Disfrutarás de un horario de lunes a jueves de 8:30 a 18:00 h. Los viernes, todas las vísperas de festivo y los meses completos de julio y agosto tendrás jornada intensiva de 8:30 a 15:30 h. Además, los días 24 y 31 de diciembre son días libres para disfrutar plenamente de los tuyos.

¿Hablamos? Si buscas un proyecto con ritmo, aprendizaje constante y un propósito claro, queremos escucharte. Inscríbete en la oferta y tengamos una conversación cercana sobre tu futuro.

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