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Refrigeration Technician

On-site in Pontevedra·Full-time·Added 3 months ago (last checked 9 Oct)

Veolia

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Pontevedra
Contract: Permanent contract, full-time hours
Experience: 2+ years
Education: Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Education: Vocational Training (GM) in Refrigeration and HVAC Installations.

Experience in a similar position of at least 2 years.

Knowledge and Experience in the maintenance of:

HVAC installations. (Water Chillers, VRV, Standalone Units, Fan Coils, Air Conditioners....).
Execution of preventive maintenance plans and use of CMMS applications.
Operation of BMS systems.
RITE and Fluorinated Gases licenses.

Nice to have

Valuable industrial boiler operator license.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Immediate start.
Permanent contract.
Schedule: Monday to Friday from 7:00 to 15:00 flexible.
Availability to perform on-call shifts.
Full-time position and stable employment.
Being part of a multidisciplinary team, capable of developing all areas of an engineering project in an integrated manner.

The role

Refrigeration Technician

What you'll do

We are looking for a technician profile to join a multi-skilled maintenance team.

Their duties 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.

Versatile professional, with the capacity to execute tasks related to the general maintenance of industrial facilities (Plumbing, Loading Docks, Low Voltage, Compressed Air, Uninterruptible Power Supplies...)

We are looking for a technician profile to join a multi-skilled maintenance team.

Their functions will be:

Integral maintenance of facilities in an industrial building.
Resolution of incidents and support for the conductive maintenance of infrastructures and technical installations.
Monitoring of installations.

Multi-skilled professional, with the ability to execute tasks related to the general maintenance of industrial facilities (Plumbing, Loading Docks, Low Voltage, Compressed Air, Uninterruptible Power Supplies...).

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviews

Application
Interview with HR
With HR team
Interview with your future manager
With a future manager
Discuss the position and show your qualifications; in person or by video.
Decision
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
Website: veolia.com

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 benchmark for ecological transformation and a world leader in the Environment, Veolia, a multinational maintenance and energy services company, specialized in the integrated management of water💧, waste ♻ and energy🔋 , wants to incorporate in Pontevedra a