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On-site in San Fernando de Henares·Added today (last checked 28 Oct)
Técnicas Reunidas
104 open roles
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, San Fernando de Henares
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)
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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Laboratory Technician in a similar position. Demonstrable experience in:
- Experimental chemical assays
- Operation of pilot facilities or process equipment
- R&D environments, technology centers, or industrial/pilot plants.
Nice to have
- Experience in applied research centers or industrial R&D.
- Experience in projects with international interaction.
- Participation in intensive or long-duration experimental campaigns.
Education & certifications
- Vocational Training (Intermediate or Higher Degree) in Chemistry, Laboratory Operations, Industrial Processes, or similar
Languages
- Upper-intermediate English level:
- Ability to read and understand technical documentation in English.
- Ability to communicate orally in a functional manner in technical environments (meetings, project monitoring).
The role
If you want to be part of our team to work on cutting-edge projects in the sector, with professional development and career plans.
We are looking to incorporate a Laboratory Technician into the laboratory team, with consolidated experience to work on the development of chemical assays and tests in pilot plants.
The selected person will integrate into the technical team, providing direct support to experimental activities and participating in process testing and validation campaigns.
What you'll do
- Execution of chemical assays at laboratory scale according to defined technical procedures.
- Operation of pilot plants and experimental equipment: startup, adjustment of conditions, monitoring, and shutdown.
- Preparation of reagents, solutions, and solid or liquid samples.
- Rigorous recording of experimental data and results obtained.
- Operational and technical support to project engineers during the development of experimental campaigns.
- Reading and understanding of technical procedures and documentation in English.
- Communication of incidents, results, and technical observations to the engineering team.
- Strict compliance with safety, quality, and environmental regulations.
Technical knowledge
- Standard chemical laboratory techniques (sample preparation, filtration, drying, physicochemical assays).
- Handling of laboratory instrumentation and pilot equipment.
- Knowledge and application of chemical and industrial safety standards.
Competency profile
- High level of rigor, order, and precision in experimental work.
- Autonomy in the execution of technical tasks under the supervision of project management.
- Ability to follow technical procedures and adapt to experimental changes.
- Proactivity and commitment to quality and safety.
Hiring process
4 steps2 interviewsa task to do
Interview with HR
With Human Resources
Language test
Evaluation test
Technical interview
Professional references
Enrollment letter
- The company says it accompanies each candidate through every stage until they join.
About Técnicas Reunidas
Técnicas Reunidas is a global leader in engineering and construction for the energy sector, providing sustainable solutions for clean fuels, petrochemicals, natural gas, hydrogen, and carbon capture. With over 60 years of experience, the company designs and builds industrial plants worldwide, employing a highly skilled team of engineers and technical experts. Its headquarters are in Madrid, Spain, and it operates across multiple international markets.
- Industry
- Energy Engineering
- Founded
- 1960
- Employees
- 10,000–15,000
- Headquarters
- Madrid, Spain
- In Spain
- Madrid, Bilbao
Good to know if you are moving
- Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, with a major office in Bilbao, offering opportunities in both cities.
- The company is a global EPC contractor, so roles often involve international projects and travel.
- Spanish language skills are commonly required, but many technical roles are advertised in English, indicating a multicultural environment.
- The company offers internship programs (Becas) for recent graduates, which can be a pathway to permanent employment.
- Madrid is a major European hub with excellent international connectivity, making relocation straightforward.
In their own words
About the company & team
Técnicas Reunidas (TR) is an international Engineering and Construction company leading the Oil & Gas sector, specializing in the design, construction, and execution of industrial plants worldwide. We also participate in projects related to hydrogen, biomass, biofuels, decarbonization, artificial intelligence, and digitalization.
Sustainable growth, decarbonization, and the energy transition are the values that represent our culture.
Our high level of professionalism and commitment drives us toward permanent research to improve efficiency and sustainability, always with rigorous compliance with the law and aligned with the highest ethical standards.
At Técnicas Reunidas, we have a firm commitment to equal opportunities between men and women, as well as to diversity; to this end, we carry out rigorous selection processes that guarantee it.
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