Plant Engineer

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Position Summary: We are seeking a Plant Engineer for our Operations team in Gijón, responsible for ensuring the proper functioning of auxiliary services and collaborating on the maintenance of production plants. Key Responsibilities: 1. Manage service contracts and monitor regulatory compliance. 2. Collaborate on the maintenance program and resolution of malfunctions. 3. Participate in maintaining quality and safety certifications. Plant Engineer Job Description Nippon Sanso, formerly operating as Nippon Gases, is a leading European provider of industrial and medical gases, part of the Nippon Sanso Group—the world’s fourth-largest industrial gas supplier. With over 100 years of experience, presence in more than 30 countries, and nearly 20,000 employees worldwide, the Group combines global reach with local expertise. In Europe, the company employs over 4,200 people across 14 countries and serves more than 150,000 customers and 400,000 patients. The name change reinforces the Group’s global identity and its commitment to innovation, safety, sustainability, and its purpose of "Making life better through gas technology". We are currently seeking a **Plant Engineer** at our offices in **Gijón**. Within the Operations team in Asturias, you will be responsible for ensuring the proper functioning of auxiliary services at production plants. **What will your responsibilities be?** * Manage various service contracts (industrial refrigeration and HVAC systems, natural gas boilers and furnaces, cooling water and domestic hot water treatment, fire protection and emergency response equipment, pest control, environmental services). * Monitor compliance with applicable current regulations governing these systems. * Collaborate with the maintenance team in executing the production plant maintenance program, including application of best predictive maintenance practices and resolution of malfunctions. * Participate in actions to maintain certifications related to quality, safety, environment, energy efficiency, etc. * The position involves taking on on-call duties following an initial training period. Position Requirements * Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technologies Engineering or equivalent preferred. * A Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering will be valued. * Prior experience in maintenance within industrial environments. * Intermediate-to-advanced English (B2 level). **Competencies and Skills:** * Teamwork. * Action and results orientation. * Planning ability. * Proactivity and autonomy. Get to Know Us Nippon Gases is one of Europe’s leading companies in the industrial and medical gases business. We serve over 150,000 customers across diverse and broad sectors including healthcare, food, manufacturing, metallurgy, chemicals, electronics, and energy. Our goal is to create social value through innovative gas solutions that enhance industrial productivity, improve people’s well-being, and contribute to building a more sustainable future. Making life better through gas technology. What Can You Expect From Us? We are an industrial company where safety and integrity come first—naturally. We invest in the talent of each employee by creating development and learning opportunities, as well as offering a work-life balance-friendly environment. Our employees are key to achieving high customer satisfaction and being customers’ top choice, day after day. We hold a strong commitment to society and environmental stewardship. These values make us a great company delivering solid and consistent financial results. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy At Nippon Gases, a family-responsible company, we are committed to equality and foster an inclusive workplace free from any form of discrimination or harassment. We believe that talent diversity strengthens and enhances our success, and we have policies guaranteeing employability and expanded opportunities for all candidates.