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Instrumentation Technician

On-site in Barcelone·Added 2 days ago (last checked 21 Oct)

Overview

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On-site, Barcelone
Education
University degree

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Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

Nice to have

We're looking for a motivated and hands-on professional with a strong technical foundation and a passion for working on dynamic construction projects.

- A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or related field) is preferred

- First Aid / CPR certification

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

You will be part of a collaborative team working on diverse and technically challenging projects, where your expertise will have a real impact. This role offers strong learning opportunities, autonomy in the field, and the chance to grow within an innovative and dynamic environment.

The role

This position requires a combination of field readiness, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills:

- You are comfortable working in physically demanding environments (lifting equipment, working in various positions, outdoor conditions)

- You are willing to travel regularly, including overnight stays

- You maintain a high level of focus, even in busy and fast-paced construction environments

- You demonstrate strong decision-making skills and take ownership of your responsibilities

- You have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality work

- You communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

- You are able to manage stress, adapt quickly, and take on new challenges with enthusiasm

- You are solution-oriented, capable of resolving conflicts and anticipating risks to ensure safety on site

What you'll do

- Performs the work and enforces the rules in accordance with all applicable regulations, policies, methods, and practices developed for Instrumentation Work; Responsible for safety in the work environment,

- Provides support for the preparation of submittals, designs, material purchases, and accurate record keeping.

- Demonstrates ability to perform the tasks listed in the Table 1 below,

- Attends client meetings and participates in presentations as assigned,

- Provides documentation and supports Project Manager to prepare and track claims, change orders, extra work orders,

- Assists in risk assessment,

- Other duties as assigned,

Elementary Tasks

- Pre-installation : design, building, acceptance testing, logging and records keeping, comparing installation plan to technical/client requirements, delivery to site. Notification to Project Manager of defect

- On-site installation : assembling, installing, on-site configuring and commissioning, verification of normal readings, documenting and records keeping including Pre and Post installation photos and forms.

- Post-Installation : prepare submittals, perform necessary programming of loggers, provide information, documenting and records keeping as required to Project Manager and Monitoring Engineers for their proper implementation on the IDMS,

- On-site maintenance and operations : routine QC inspections, calibrations, maintenance and cleaning, observe system performance, diagnose failures and subsequently failure prevention, perform repairs as necessary, document site conditions and identify potential problem areas, documentation and record keeping as required,

- Decommissioning and disposal : uninstall instruments and associated components, dispose of non-reusable parts, repatriation of re-usable parts to the relevant office, cleaning and restoration of site to pre-existing conditions, cleaning and restoration of inventoried instruments for future deployments, documentation of the inventory data base

Your skills and strengths

You bring both technical expertise and a proactive mindset, allowing you to contribute effectively to project success:

- Solid knowledge of instrumentation and monitoring systems

- Ability to support Project Managers by providing insightful recommendations (cost estimation, risk assessment, technical choices)

- Confidence in interacting with clients and representing the company professionally

- Strong planning and organizational skills to manage priorities efficiently

- Good command of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook) for reporting and documentation

About Sixense Iberia

Sixense is an international engineering company focused on knowledge of soils, the environment and structures — 'transforming infrastructure into living assets'. Its services span engineering and consulting (structural studies, materials analysis, acoustics and vibrations, climate resilience), monitoring and instrumentation of buildings and infrastructure (geotechnical, hydrology, satellite-based surveillance), digital solutions for data management and AI, and mapping and heritage digitization services such as LiDAR mapping and digital twins. It serves transport infrastructure, buildings, dams, energy (nuclear, wind), mining and oil and gas sectors. Sixense operates as a specialist brand within VINCI Construction's specialty networks, and its recruitment is handled through the VINCI Group careers portal.

Industry
Engineering and Monitoring

Good to know if you are moving

  • Sixense Iberia currently has 6 open positions in Spain: 5 in Barcelona (Catalonia) and 1 in Seville (Andalusia).
  • Two Barcelona roles — VIE Data Scientist and VIE InSAR Processing Expert — are offered on international assignment contracts, alongside permanent contracts for Data Scientist and InSAR Processing Expert.
  • Open roles include Data Scientist, InSAR Processing Expert, Survey Engineer and Project Manager, mostly tagged under Engineering / Design Studies / Methods.
  • Sixense Iberia sits within VINCI Construction's specialty networks, and applications are processed through the VINCI Group careers portal (jobs.vinci.com).
  • VINCI warns applicants about fraudulent job offers: group companies never ask candidates for bank details or any payment during recruitment.

In their own words

About the company & team

A subsidiary of VINCI Construction, Sixense supports stakeholders in the construction and operation of infrastructure projects through the monitoring, analysis, and optimization of structures throughout their entire lifecycle. Leveraging its expertise in instrumentation, monitoring, engineering, and data management, Sixense helps secure some of the world's most demanding projects.

Present in more than 20 countries, the company is involved in a wide range of projects, including bridges and other civil engineering structures, buildings, dams, railway infrastructure, road networks, renewable energy facilities, and urban development projects.

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a Instrumentation Technician (F/M) to join our teams.

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