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Intermediate Occupational Risk Prevention Technician - Industrial Sector

On-site in Tarragona·Full-time·Added today (last checked 4 Nov)

OCA Global

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Our summary

Hours
Jornada intensiva on Fridays and in summer · Continuous day (jornada continua)
Work mode
On-site, Tarragona
Contract
Full-time
Education
Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)
Driving licence
Required, own vehicle

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Requirements

What we're looking for

We are not looking for an endless list of years of experience; we care about your educational background, your commitment, and your desire to learn on the ground:

  • Intermediate Level Occupational Risk Prevention Technician qualification (or Higher Degree Vocational Training in Occupational Risk Prevention), because you need the technical and regulatory fundamentals to operate proficiently at the plant.

  • Residency in Tarragona or surroundings and a driver's license with your own vehicle, so that your travel to the refinery facilities is comfortable, agile, and autonomous.

  • No previous experience in technical shutdowns or the petrochemical sector is required, as you will have an induction plan and direct accompaniment from senior specialists who will guide you from day one.

  • Desire to get involved in dynamic projects and a collaborative attitude, because the pace during a technical shutdown is active and mutual support among colleagues is the key to collective success.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • First-class practical school: Participating in the Repsol technical shutdown represents one of the greatest accelerated learning milestones that an OHS professional can experience at the start of their career.

  • Cohesive and close team: You will work alongside a team of technicians with extensive experience who share their knowledge without reservation and celebrate joint achievements.

  • Real possibility of continuity: The shutdown starts in January and ends in March, but our goal is to detect talent with the potential to integrate stably into ongoing OCA Global projects after this period.

  • Working day and conditions adapted to the project

    • Pre-shutdown phase: intensive morning shift (from 07:00 to 15:00 h).

    • Technical shutdown phase (January to March): intensive shift from 07:00 to 19:00 h, oriented to the operational rhythm of the plant.

    • Additionally, in our organizational culture, we care for well-being: in stable positions, we enjoy intensive summer shifts (July and August from 08:30 to 15:30 h), reduced Fridays and days before holidays, and December 24th and 31st are free for the entire staff.

The role

Your mission: Making the industrial environment a safer space

At OCA Global, we work every day with a clear purpose: to make the world a safer and more sustainable place. On this occasion, you will be a fundamental piece in one of the moments of greatest technical precision in the industry: the technical shutdown of the Repsol refinery in Tarragona.

Your role does not consist solely of monitoring regulations, but of being the close reference point who accompanies, guides, and looks after professionals on the ground so that every critical maneuver is executed without incidents. If you are looking to take a professional leap where you can learn the real trade from the inside, surrounded by a technical team that will support you every step of the way, this is your place.

What you'll do

  • Supervise and accompany operational work and work permits in the plant to ensure that every intervention complies with the highest safety standards, gaining accelerated learning in one of the most complex and recognized industrial facilities in the country.

  • Identify and anticipate possible risk conditions in the different areas of the refinery to apply immediate preventive solutions in coordination with middle management, acquiring solid technical criteria and problem-solving capacity in high-demand environments.

  • Foster and promote a close preventive culture among contractor teams through direct communication to consolidate safe working habits, enhancing your interpersonal, field leadership, and preventive pedagogy skills.

  • Record and convey preventive observations and field reports to the coordination team to guarantee safety traceability throughout the entire shutdown, mastering the key documentary methods and tools of the industrial sector.

How you'll work

Working day: Full-time (intensive pre-shutdown and technical shutdown regime with high remuneration for breaks/compensations)

Hiring process

3 steps1 interviewa task to do
  1. Application

  2. Video questions

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    Asynchronous recorded answers, requested only when the vacancy requires them.

  3. Interview

    With a recruiter specialised in your area

    You pick the interview slot that suits your availability.

  4. Predictive Index

    Online test · Not every role

    A short profile assessment; not mandatory but can help you stand out.

  • Response time varies by position, but every applicant receives an answer.
  • Every vacancy has a direct chat with OCA Global recruiters.
  • Candidates rate the process afterwards, whether or not selected.

Hiring process

If you are looking for an opportunity to launch your career in prevention in a big way, in a leading industrial environment and with a team that will accompany you step by step, we want to meet you. Send us your application and let's talk about your future at OCA Global.

About OCA Global

OCA Global is a multinational company specializing in inspection, certification, and testing services across a wide range of industries including industrial, construction, energy, and technology sectors. With a global workforce of thousands of employees, the company operates in over 60 countries, providing services such as quality assurance, risk prevention, and regulatory compliance. Their services span from technical inspections of pressure equipment and welding to ISO management system audits and IT scheme audits.

In Spain, OCA Global has a significant presence with offices in Sant Cugat del Vallès (Barcelona) and other locations, offering a wide range of roles from technical inspectors and auditors to IT administrators and Salesforce developers. The company is known for its strong focus on training and development, offering internships and junior positions, making it an attractive option for international professionals looking to start or advance their careers in the certification and inspection industry in Spain.

Industry
Inspection
Founded
1996
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid, Sant Cugat del Vallès and 10 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • OCA Global offers a structured training path with many junior and internship positions, ideal for international professionals entering the Spanish job market.
  • The company operates in over 60 countries, providing opportunities for international mobility and a diverse, multicultural work environment.
  • Many roles require Spanish language proficiency, but there are also technical and IT positions (e.g., Salesforce developer) where English may be sufficient.
  • The company provides formal training and certification pathways in areas like ISO management systems and technical inspections, valuable for career development.
  • Spain offices are located in several cities including Barcelona, Madrid, and Andalusia, offering positions across the country.

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Additional information

Location: Tarragona

Sector: Industrial Safety / Petrochemical (Repsol Complex)

Experience: Not required (initial training and accompaniment provided by the team)

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