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Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager

Hybrid in Murcia·Part-time·Added 6 days ago (last checked 16 Oct)

Veolia Spain

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Overview

Work mode
Hybrid, Murcia
Contract
Permanent contract, part-time hours
Experience
3+ years
Education
University degree
Driving licence
Category B

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Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Higher degree (Chemical / Industrial / Agronomist Engineering / Biology, Environmental Sciences, or others). An officially recognized degree in Spain is essential.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in WWTP
  • Experience in analytical control of WWTP plants
  • Driving license B

The role

What you'll do

Main functions:

  • Taking responsibility before the client for compliance with the obligations derived from the management of the WWTP
  • Control of the treatment at the treatment plant
  • Coordinate the work of the technical and operating personnel under their command, ensuring that the correct functioning of the facilities is guaranteed.
  • Management of reagent stock, control of material acquisition.
  • Adopt appropriate corrective measures if necessary
  • Supervision of works specific to the operation
  • Daily, monthly, and annual operation reports.
  • Execution of operation KPIs and control thereof.
  • Supervision of the WWTP control analytics.
  • Planning and monitoring of the biological and physical processes of the WWTPs, analytical control, and water quality.
  • Design of the Service's productive strategy for stable and uninterrupted operation. Optimization of performance and improvement of energy efficiency.
  • Monitoring and control. Establishment and analysis of control variables and tolerable deviations.
  • Preparation of reports, technical instructions, and procedures. Recording and distribution of process information and control data.
  • Supervision of compliance with regulations, technical-legal standards, and safety in the execution of works.
  • Supervision and leadership of the operation and optimization of processes, minimizing the consumption of energy, reagents, and drinking water, without compromising the quality of the effluent and the extracted sludge.
  • Document management, both company-specific and within the client's IT systems, of the data generated at the facilities.
  • Interpretation of data in order to detect anomalies in the processes and act on deviations that may lead to non-compliance. In the event that they occur, they will study the causes and define the actions to be taken to correct the situation as soon as possible.
  • Personnel management. Organization and coordination of human resources. Relations with the workers' labor representation.
  • Management of purchases and suppliers of process chemical products (polyelectrolyte, sodium hypochlorite, citric acid, glycerin, and others necessary). Contracting of services and supplies.
  • Collaboration in the study and execution of improvements and investments in the facilities and equipment.
  • Health and Safety. Monitoring of occupational risk prevention measures for the workers under their charge. Compliance with the procedures established by the company.

About Veolia Spain

Veolia is a global leader in optimized resource management, providing water, waste, and energy management services to municipalities and industries. With operations in over 40 countries and more than 200,000 employees worldwide, Veolia designs and implements solutions for water treatment, waste recovery, and energy efficiency. In Spain, Veolia operates through Veolia Spain, offering a wide range of environmental services including water treatment plant operations, industrial maintenance, and energy management.

Veolia Spain has a strong presence across the country, with offices and operational sites in Madrid, Barcelona, and many other regions. The company is known for its commitment to sustainability and the ecological transition, making it a relevant employer for international professionals interested in environmental engineering, maintenance, and energy efficiency. Veolia offers opportunities for technical and engineering roles, with a focus on hands-on maintenance and operational positions, and provides a structured environment for career growth in the environmental sector.

Industry
Environmental Services
Founded
1853
Employees
200,000–250,000
Headquarters
Aubervilliers, France
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona
Website
veolia.es

Good to know if you are moving

  • Veolia Spain operates across the entire country, with offices and sites in Madrid, Barcelona, and many other regions, offering opportunities in various locations.
  • The company is a global leader in environmental services, providing a strong platform for career development in water, waste, and energy management.
  • Veolia is committed to the ecological transition, making it an attractive employer for professionals passionate about sustainability.
  • Many roles in Spain are technical and maintenance-focused, with opportunities for engineers and technicians in industrial settings.
  • Veolia offers a structured environment with potential for international mobility within the group.

In their own words

About the company & team

As a benchmark for ecological transformation and a world leader in Environment, at Veolia we offer solutions for the efficient management of water, waste, and energy activities, driving the sustainable development of cities, industries, and agriculture.

Veolia is a listed company, currently a world leader in the environmental sector.

We work mainly in three large areas: water, offering solutions in both urban and industrial management; waste ♻ transforming them into new resources, and energy improving efficiency and reducing consumption and emissions in buildings, industries, and cities.

Additional information

  • Be part of a leading multinational company in the sector.
  • Permanent contract.
  • Flexibility and partial teleworking.
  • Professional growth within the organization.

What unites our entire workforce is working with passion, enthusiasm, and excellence so that our daily contribution is based on protecting the environment and guaranteeing access to water, creating together a green and inclusive present.

¡If you want to be part of this team and join us in this great challenge, do not hesitate to apply for this offer! Are you up for it?

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

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