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Refrigeration and Electrical Technician

On-site in Gijón·Full-time·Added 2 months ago (last checked 9 Oct)

Veolia Spain

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Gijón
Contract: Permanent contract, full-time hours
Experience: 2+ years
Education: Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)

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Requirements

What we're looking for

Training: Higher Degree in maintenance of thermal installations and fluids or industrial refrigeration, FPII and/or Higher Degree in Assembly and Maintenance of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Installations.

Experience: at least 2 demonstrable years in a similar position and/or company.

Knowledge in:

electronics, plumbing, systems, motors, and hydraulic pumps.
electricity and basic level Fire Protection Systems (PCI).
systems.
office automation and computer skills.

Nice to have

Valuable to have:

Second cycle OSH (Occupational Safety and Health) by specialty (6 hrs).
RITE certificate.
Fluorinated Gases Handling License.
Driver's license.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Immediate start.
Permanent contract.
Full-time position and stable employment.

The role

What you'll do

Their main functions will be:

Corrective, preventive, and conductive maintenance of facilities at the HVAC level for different buildings, such as steam boilers and air conditioning equipment, air compressors, electricity, etc.
Review of refrigeration equipment in general.
Evaluation, diagnosis of equipment breakdowns and their subsequent repair, (replacement of refrigeration circuit elements).
Resolution of incidents and support for the conductive maintenance of infrastructures and technical installations.
Monitoring of installations.

How you'll work

Schedule from Monday to Thursday from 8 to 16 and Friday from 8 to 15, + availability for occasional on-call shifts.

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, Veolia, a multinational maintenance and energy services company, specialized in the integrated management of water, waste ♻ and energy, wants to incorporate into its Asturias delegation a

Refrigeration electrician.