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Occupational Risk Prevention Technician

On-site in Gipuzkoa·Full-time·Added 7 days ago (last checked 16 Oct)

Veolia

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Gipuzkoa
Contract: Permanent contract, full-time hours
Experience: 5+ years
Education: Master's degree
Driving licence: Required

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Requirements

What we're looking for

Master's degree in Occupational Risk Prevention, with specialties in Safety, Hygiene, Ergonomics, and Psychosociology.
Technical degree: Engineering, architecture, etc.
Office tools.
Use of specific applications for health and safety management: CAE, risk assessments, etc.
Driver's license.
Communication skills and ability to adapt to the environment.
Cooperative and collaborative attitude with a teamwork profile.
Autonomous management capacity in multidisciplinary environments, showing firmness and consistency in their actions.
Proactivity and initiative in the management and assigned responsibilities.
At least 5 years as an Occupational Risk Prevention Technician in industrial and construction environments.

Nice to have

Experience as an Occupational Risk Prevention Technician in an In-house Prevention Service or an External Prevention Service is highly valued.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Immediate start.
Stable, growing project with opportunities for professional development.
Permanent contract.
Flexible schedule from 8:00 to 16:35.

The role

Their main function will be to take responsibility for activities related to the health and safety of workers in the area, promoting a preventive culture committed to health.

5 Their work will be carried out in a multidisciplinary work environment and will be integrated into the activity of a large human team, maintaining a constant relationship with the rest of the company's areas.

Your work will take place in a multidisciplinary environment and you will be integrated into the activity of a large team, maintaining constant communication with the rest of the company's departments.

As part of the Occupational Risk Prevention team for the northern zone as a Prevention Service Technician:

They will coordinate the management of Occupational Risk Prevention in the Bizkaia area depending on the Bizkaia Delegation and integrated into the Northern Territorial Management, whether in maintenance contracts or installation works, prioritizing the integration of preventive activity.
They will prepare the necessary Risk Assessments, proposing the necessary preventive and corrective actions for approval by the area management.
They will monitor the actions to be implemented to improve working conditions.
They will collaborate in the preparation of annual preventive plans and reports, facilitating the monitoring of their execution and informing management of the results.
They will carry out investigations of accidents, incidents, unsafe conditions, etc.
They will coordinate with the External Prevention Service the management of contracted specialties, especially regarding Health Surveillance.
They will propose and monitor training plans regarding Health and Safety and will carry out the information and training required for their role.
They will supervise the Coordination of Business Activities both regarding the clients and the collaborating companies of GIROA VEOLIA.
They will participate in and promote Preventive Culture projects both in the direct activity at the Delegation and in the VEOLIA Group companies in the territory.
They will participate actively both in the Legal Audit of the Prevention Service and in the internal and external audits of the Integrated Management System under ISO 45001.
They will prepare the Health and Safety Plans for the works managed in the assigned Delegations.
They will monitor the management of prevention in the works of the assigned Delegations.
They will collaborate in the preparation of required emergency or self-protection plans, as well as the organization of necessary drills.

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 integral management of water💧, waste ♻ and energy🔋, wants to incorporate in the Gipuzkoa delegation:

Additional information

We know that professionals are the fundamental pillar of our corporate identity and our results. Therefore, we promote their integration through a clear commitment to equality between men and women, sharing our corporate culture, our practice, and our experience.

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

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