SERVICE TECHNICIAN (TecServ_IRONSEWER)

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE JOB

• Job location: ICRA – Catalan Institute for Water Research, Girona (Spain)
• Number of positions available: 1
• Expected start: 1st September 2026
• Expected duration of the contract: 12 months or end of the project
• Gross Annual Salary package: 20.000€ – 24.000€

 

OFFER DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a motivated service technician, with experience in urban sanitation systems, to work on the project GenCon2023_IRONSEWER Optimizing Iron salts dosage in sewer systems: enhancing functionality and exploring microcontaminants dynamics and implications for wastewater based epidemiology.

 

The objectives of the project are the development and application of advanced modeling and real-time monitoring for the optimal use of iron salts in the control of H2S and CH4, along with the testing of recycled iron-based by-products as an alternative to commercial products, aiming to improve the circularity and sustainability of the urban water cycle. Likewise, it addresses the understanding of microcontaminant dynamics in sewer systems with ferric dosing, as well as the evaluation of the stability of exposure biomarkers for wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) in sewer networks treated with ferric for corrosion control.

 

The contract is part of the action PID2023-150103OB-I00, funded by the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, the Agency and, where appropriate, the European Union (IRONSEWER Project – PID2023-150103OB-I00 funded by MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and by FEDER, EU).

 

 

KEY DUTIES

The position involves executing complex technical project activities, including sampling in sanitation systems, physicochemical characterization, operation of pilot systems, and monitoring of treatment systems.

The candidate will carry out laboratory work, including the operation of pilot plants and experiments in sewer systems. They will also be responsible for monitoring these systems using advanced online instrumentation and offline chemical analysis, as well as implementing and maintaining the online control systems developed within the IRONSEWER project.

 

The technician will work on WP1 and WP2 of the project. The position requires a certain degree of autonomy and responsibility, combined with smooth interaction with IT technicians, administrators, and public sanitation service operators. The candidate is expected to have the capacity to participate in decision-making that affects fundamental aspects of the IRONSEWER activities.

The candidate must be available to communicate with local and international operators (English is the regular language of communication) and be available to travel to the project’s demonstration sites.

 

 

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Must have – Required

Research Field or Field of knowledge:

Environmental engineering or a similar field, and knowledge of the wastewater transport and treatment systems

Qualifications and Education Level:

Minimum qualification of Intermediate Level Training Cycle or equivalent.

Desirable and valuable Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biology or similar.

A valid driver’s license permitting operation of vehicles in Spain is also required.

Skills:

-Knowledge of water and wastewater engineering systems.

-Understanding of occupational health and safety, as well as hazardous operations in wastewater engineering.

-Practical knowledge and skills in a technical research environment, particularly in scientific and/or engineering disciplines.

-Capacity to learn new skills and acquire knowledge within the scope of the workplace.

-Strong record-keeping skills.

-Excellent attention to detail. Strong report-writing skills.

-Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member.

-Self-motivation and the ability to solve problems using one’s own initiative.

-Strong communication and organizational skills, with the capacity to meet objectives within established deadlines.

-Experience in writing scientific/technical reports and user-friendly manuals or notes to document operating procedures and instructions.

Required Languages:

English and Spanish. Catalan.

Required Experience:

At least 6 months of research experience in sanitation and wastewater treatment pilot plants, with experience in environmental engineering, data analysis, laboratory analytical techniques, scientific writing, and R&D projects.

 

 

Desirable

Experience in research environments related to wastewater treatment.

 

 

BENEFITS

Working conditions: Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations. Employees receive the benefits of the Spanish Social Security system covering sickness, maternity/paternity leaves and injuries at work.

International Environment: The opportunity to join a prestigious international research institution and become a member of a young and growing team.

Continuous training in a high-quality environment.

 

 

APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE & PROCESS

All Applications must be contain:

CV

Motivation letter

DNI or NIE (valid and with work permit in Spain). If you do not have a NIE, please attach a statement that you commit to take the necessary steps to obtain a work and residence permit in Spain.

Academic Degrees

Driving licence

 

Deadline for Applications:

Submission of applications at ICRA – Offers

The deadline to submit the required documentation is 22/07/2026

 

Selection process:

In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.

 

 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

In ICRA we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such age, sex, marital status, race, ethnicity, disabilities, political leanings or sexual orientation. 

Recruitment will be carried out as provided for in Article 15 of Royal Legislative Decree 1/1995 of 24 March passing the text of the Workers’ Statute Act, in accordance with the provisions of Article  2 of Royal Decree 2720/98 of 18 December (B.O.E. 8 January 1999), Act nº 12/2001 of July 9 (B.O.E. 10 July) and concordant regulations.

The principle of equality between men and women is taken into account, in accordance with Article 14 of the Spanish Constitution, the EU Directive of 9 February 1976 and the provisions of the Agreement of the Council of Ministers of March 4, 2005, passing the Plan for gender equality in the General State Administration.

Universal accessibility for persons with disabilities is taken into account, in accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 1 of Act nº 51/2003 of 2 December on equal opportunities, and 7% of vacancies are reserved provided the candidates pass the selection processes and are able to accredit disability and compatibility in performing the tasks so that we will progressively reach 2% of the total workforce.

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