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Water Production Technician

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 28 Oct)

Veolia

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Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Languages: Catalan
Experience: 3+ years
Education: University degree

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Skills

Project Management

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Permanent contract.
Professional growth.
Flexibility.
Be part of a leading organization in the environmental sector.

What unites our employees is the passion and excellence with which we work every day to protect the environment. 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

We are looking for a Water Production Technician for Barcelona📍, with mobility throughout Catalonia.

You will be the technical reference person in the management, operation, and maintenance of the 66 WTPs in Catalonia, ensuring that each facility has clear and homogeneous operation criteria, procedures, and plans.

The position must ensure the correct functioning of the plants, attend to and resolve deviations from normal operation, participate as a process expert in the renovation and incorporation of new facilities, and provide technical support and training to the teams responsible for operation.

What you'll do

Develop, update, and implement the operation plans for the 66 WTPs, defining homogeneous operation criteria, instructions, and procedures.
Supervise the functioning of the facilities, detecting, analyzing, and resolving deviations, incidents, and breakdowns.
Propose and coordinate corrective and preventive actions, performing root cause analysis to avoid recurring problems.
Act as a process expert in the renovation, expansion, and incorporation of new facilities, participating in their design, commissioning, and validation.
Parameterize and validate automation and control equipment, including drives, soft starters, signals, alarms, and operating sequences.
Provide technical support and training to territorial teams to guarantee the correct operation of the plants.
Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers, installers, and internal departments, participating in the review of technical solutions and proposals.

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Industrial Electronic Engineering.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in the implementation and commissioning of water supply facilities.
Experience in WTP, pumping stations, reservoirs, treatment equipment, or hydraulic and electromechanical facilities is valued.
Languages: English and Catalan.
Experience in handling soft starters, drives, parameterization of plant control equipment, commissioning of control equipment, etc., is valued.
Available to travel throughout Catalonia.

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

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 we offer solutions for the efficient management of water, waste, and energy activities, driving sustainable development in cities, industries, and agriculture.

We primarily work in three major areas: water💧, offering solutions for 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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