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Breakdown Department Administrator

On-site in Badalona·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 28 Oct)

Veolia

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Hours
Jornada intensiva on Fridays and in summer · Split day (jornada partida)
Contract
Fixed-term, full-time hours

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

Education & certifications

The person hired will act as a link between Aigües de Barcelona, the operating staff and the technical staff of our company.

Among their functions will be:

  • Receiving and managing information relating to breakdowns: importance, urgency, prioritization, status, and required actions.
  • Identifying which information can be managed directly with the technical or operating team and which must be passed on to other interlocutors.
  • Correctly communicating the importance and urgency of each action.
  • Receiving and reviewing the information provided by the hydraulic teams via tablets.
  • Validating, completing, or requesting additional information when necessary.
  • Monitoring the status of repairs and the needs detected by the operating teams.
  • Maintaining constant communication with technical staff to ensure that all teams have the most up-to-date information.
  • Relaying information between the technical teams, operating teams, and Aigües de Barcelona.
  • Providing support in the planning and monitoring of future actions.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Permanent contract.
  • Workplace: Badalona.
  • Split shift from Monday to Thursday and intensive working day on Fridays and during the summer months.

At Veolia Group, we know that professionals are the fundamental pillar of our corporate identity and our achievements. Therefore, we promote their integration through a firm commitment to equality between men and women, sharing our corporate culture, experience, and best practices.

What unites us as employees is the passion and excellence with which we work every day to protect the environment and ensure access to water. Together, we build a greener and more inclusive present.

If you want to be part of this team and take on this great challenge, don't hesitate to apply for this position!

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

The role

From our delegation in Badalona, we are looking to hire a person to occupy an administrative position within the Breakdown Department.

This is a transversal vacancy that combines administrative tasks with organization, coordination, and information management functions among the different teams involved in the resolution of breakdowns.

What you'll do

The selected person will be responsible, among other things, for:

  • Processing and updating data.
  • Registering information relating to breakdowns and the actions performed.
  • Extracting lists and preparing follow-up information.
  • Reviewing, validating, and completing the information received.
  • Detecting deficiencies or possible errors in the data and requesting the necessary information.
  • Monitoring ongoing breakdowns, actions already executed, and those planned.
  • Regularly using the company's management tools and applications, mainly:
    • Excel.
    • GRA,, our own management program.
    • SAP.

Management of communications and incidents

It will also be the responsibility of the hired person to manage and channel communications related to incidents, such as:

  • Complaints or inquiries from neighbors, merchants, and third parties.
  • Communications with the Guardia Urbana or local police.
  • Contacts with personnel from the competent administrations.
  • Impacts on other utility companies.
  • Other communications linked to the management and resolution of breakdowns.

Requirements

We are looking for a person:

  • Intermediate Vocational Training in Administrative Management, or equivalent training.
  • We will also value having a Higher Vocational Training in Administration and Finance or training related to administrative management, coordination, or information management.
  • Previous experience in administrative tasks, especially in operating, technical, or incident management environments, will be valued.
  • With a good command of Excel.
  • With ease in working with different IT tools and management programs.

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviews
  1. Application

  2. Interview with HR

    With HR team

  3. Interview with your future manager

    With a future manager

    Discuss the position and show your qualifications; in person or by video.

  4. Decision

  5. Onboarding

    Welcomed by your HR contact or manager and introduced to the teams.

About Veolia

Veolia is a global leader in optimized resource management, providing water, waste, and energy management solutions to municipalities and industries across more than 40 countries. With a workforce of over 200,000 employees, the company designs and implements services that help clients reduce their environmental footprint while improving operational efficiency. Veolia's activities span the entire water cycle, from treatment and distribution to wastewater management, as well as energy services and waste recovery.

In Spain, Veolia operates through several subsidiaries, including Aguas de Telde and Teidagua in the Canary Islands, and has a strong presence in regions like Catalonia, the Basque Country, and Madrid. The company is a major employer in the Spanish utilities and facilities management sector, with roles ranging from plant operators and maintenance technicians to engineers and project managers. For international professionals, Veolia offers opportunities to work on large-scale infrastructure projects, with a strong emphasis on safety, sustainability, and technical innovation, making it an attractive employer for those with engineering or operational backgrounds.

Founded
1853
Employees
200,000–250,000
Headquarters
Paris, France
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Zamudio and 5 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • Veolia has a significant presence in Spain, with offices and operations in Madrid, Barcelona, the Basque Country, and the Canary Islands, offering a wide range of roles across the country.
  • The company is a global leader in water, waste, and energy management, providing international professionals with opportunities to work on large-scale infrastructure projects.
  • Veolia offers roles in both Spanish and English, and while Spanish is often required for client-facing positions, technical and engineering roles may be accessible to non-native speakers.
  • The company is committed to sustainability and ecological transformation, making it an attractive employer for professionals passionate about environmental impact.
  • Veolia provides extensive training and development programs, including internships and apprenticeships, which can be a good entry point for international candidates.

In their own words

About the company & team

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

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

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