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Operations and Maintenance Responsible Engineer - Oliveira de Azeméis

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

Veolia

70 open roles

Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Aveiro
Contract
Full-time

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Portuguese.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar areas;
  • Professional experience in operation, maintenance, and/or team coordination roles;

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of WWTP operation and maintenance will be valued;
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word;
  • Knowledge of English will be valued.

The role

We are looking for an Operations and Maintenance Responsible Engineer to join our team in Oliveira de Azeméis, ensuring team coordination, monitoring water treatment processes, and supervising the operation and maintenance activities of Client facilities.

What you'll do

  • Prepare and update the facility's Procedures Manual and Maintenance Manual;
  • Control water treatment processes, analyzing laboratory results, identifying deviations, and proposing corrective measures;
  • Prepare periodic performance and maintenance indicators and reports for submission to the Client;
  • Participate in meetings with the Client, monitoring the production process and its impact on water treatment;
  • Plan and distribute team tasks in accordance with the maintenance plan and intervention requests;
  • Supervise preventive and corrective maintenance interventions, supporting teams in diagnosing and resolving breakdowns;
  • Create Work Orders (WO), prepare the necessary means, and ensure the availability of tools, equipment, and materials;
  • Prepare requisitions for materials and equipment, as well as record the materials used during interventions;
  • Monitor the maintenance of water distribution pipelines and their respective mechanical accessories;
  • Coordinate external entities and temporary workers, particularly during Technical Shutdowns;
  • Research consumable suppliers and coordinate with the Purchasing department.
  • Functionally coordinate, welcome, and integrate employees, promoting the development of their skills;
  • Form teams according to the tasks to be executed and ensure compliance with work instructions;
  • Manage subcontractor teams, ensuring the necessary human resources and training;
  • Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and the Purchasing department, ensuring orders, deliveries, and efficient stock management.
  • Ensure knowledge of and compliance with Quality, Environment, and Safety Management System (QESMS) procedures;
  • Promote compliance with Occupational Health and Safety, Quality, and Environmental rules;
  • Conduct Safety Visits, verifying compliance with procedures and the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
  • Prepare the respective reports, recording observations and the topics addressed;
  • Travel to Client facilities, accompanying teams and contributing to the continuous operation of water stations and distribution systems.

Requirements and skills

  • Leadership, organization, and planning skills;
  • Autonomy, responsibility, and initiative;
  • Ease of interpersonal relationships;
  • Problem-solving and analytical capacity;
  • Availability to handle wastewater and waste;
  • Availability to travel to Client facilities;
  • Strong commitment to Quality, Environment, and Safety.

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

Founded
1853
Employees
200,000–250,000
Headquarters
Paris, France

In their own words

About the company & team

Veolia, a global leader in environmental services, works every day to build environmental security for the benefit of public health and the competitiveness of industries and regions. Present on five continents, the group decontaminates, reduces carbon emissions, and regenerates resources through concrete solutions that combine its expertise in water and water technologies, waste — including hazardous waste management — and local energy.

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