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OT Systems and Industrial Control Technician.

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added today (last checked 6 Nov)

Veolia

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

Education & certifications

Training in Industrial Engineering (specializing in Automation or similar), or a Degree in Computer, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering or similar.

The role

You will join the Veolia Water Industrial Control System team in Catalonia. Your role will be important for coordinating and supervising the implementation and modernization works of our operational remote control systems.

What you'll do

Field Engineering: Perform facility audits and supplier coordination
Asset Management and OT Cybersecurity: Perform and maintain the inventory of assets and industrial control systems, taking into account at all times cybersecurity factors, regulations, and requirements.
Deployment and Coordination: Coordinate the on-site commissioning phases and monitoring throughout the entire life cycle.
Monitoring: Propose and validate the visualization architecture.
Documentation and Training: Draft and/or validate system user manuals and train operational personnel to ensure correct adoption.

Qualifications

Availability to travel (occasional trips associated with projects).
Intermediate level of English.
Collaborative attitude, great capacity for adaptation, and desire to work in a team.

Will add points (Valuable)

Previous experience participating in automation, remote control, or supervision platform projects.
Knowledge of SCADA architectures and systems.
Knowledge of PLC (programmable logic controller) programming.
Familiarity with training in AGILE methodologies.

Additional Information

Be part of a leading multinational company in the sector.
Joining with an indefinite contract.
Flexibility and partial teleworking.
Real possibility of professional growth within the organization.

What unites our entire workforce is working with passion, enthusiasm and excellence so that our daily contribution is based on protecting the environment and guaranteeing access to water, working together to create a green and inclusive present.

¡If you want to be part of this team and join us in this great challenge, do not hesitate to apply for this offer! Are you up for it?

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

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

Veolia is a listed company, currently a world leader in the environmental sector.

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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