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Atmospheric Emissions Testing Technician

On-site in Derio·Added 7 days ago (last checked 19 Oct)

Tecnalia

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Derio
Contract
Fixed-term contract
English
Required
Education
Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)
Driving licence
Category B

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Requirements

What we're looking for

  • A minimum experience of at least 1 year is required in the following parameters: PS, combustion gases, TOC, HCl, HF, and SO2.
  • Experience working at height.

Nice to have

  • Experience in atmospheric emissions sampling and handling the various necessary pieces of equipment.
  • Training for working at height.
  • Responsible, organized and proactive person.
  • Empathy and assertiveness in relationships with clients and colleagues.
  • Organizational capacity to meet deadlines and ensure correct interaction with the rest of the team members.

Education & certifications

Higher Vocational Training Degree in Environmental Control or similar.

Languages

Ability to read, understand, and converse fluently in English. Minimum level B2.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Integrate into a multidisciplinary team that is a benchmark in Europe.
  • You will have work-life balance measures available.

The role

TECNALIA provides support to companies that have atmospheric emission sources in their facilities, allowing them to know their level of compliance regarding current legislation, emission limit values, and the efficiency of atmospheric pollutant purification systems.

If you are a proactive, responsible, and decisive person with the ability to adapt to new projects and you enjoy teamwork.

If you feel an interest in applied research and in transferring the technology that you develop yourself to companies... Keep reading...!

We are looking for a person to join our Environmental Control Laboratory through temporary employment to carry out the following tasks:

What you'll do

  • Participate in the sampling of atmospheric emissions from chimneys with different parameters.
  • Handle the various pieces of equipment necessary for performing the sampling.
  • Perform the laboratory work necessary for the preparation of the sampling.
  • Sampling in chimneys at height.
  • Be part of a team of highly qualified technicians with great experience in this type of work.

About Tecnalia

Tecnalia is Spain's largest applied research and technological development center, operating as a private foundation. It focuses on generating measurable business value through innovation across sectors such as advanced manufacturing, energy, health, digital transformation, and urban development. With a team of over 1,400 researchers and experts, Tecnalia collaborates with companies and public institutions to drive competitiveness and sustainability, positioning itself as a key player in the European research landscape.

Tecnalia is headquartered in Donostia-San Sebastian, in the Basque Country, and has a strong presence throughout Spain, with offices in Bilbao, Vitoria-Gasteiz, and Madrid. The organization offers a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment where international researchers can engage in cutting-edge projects, from quantum sensing with diamond NV centers to robotics and smart automation. For international professionals, Tecnalia provides an opportunity to work in a globally connected research network, with a strong emphasis on talent development and cross-border collaboration, making it an attractive destination for those seeking to advance their careers in applied research and technology.

Industry
Research and Technology
Founded
2011
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
In Spain
Donostia-San Sebastian, Bilbao, Madrid and 1 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • Tecnalia is Spain's largest research and technology center, offering a wide range of research opportunities across multiple disciplines.
  • The organization is headquartered in Donostia-San Sebastian, a vibrant city in the Basque Country known for its high quality of life and strong international community.
  • Tecnalia actively participates in European research projects, providing opportunities for international collaboration and career growth.
  • The company values diversity and often seeks international talent for specialized research roles, with many positions requiring English proficiency.
  • Spain's research sector is growing, and Tecnalia offers a stable, well-funded environment for researchers, with access to advanced laboratories and facilities.

In their own words

About the company & team

Come on and join TECNALIA!! At TECNALIA, we drive sustainable growth and tackle humanity's greatest technological challenges by transforming them into opportunities. We help society and companies grow through technological innovations. We are committed to equality and diversity, and we promote work-life balance. You will work in a highly qualified team of technological excellence, in an international and multidisciplinary environment.

Additional information

- Valid driver's license (B)

*We positively value applications from people with a disability certificate of 33% or more, in compliance with current legislation, the General Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and their Social Inclusion (LGD).

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