Chemical Engineering Trainee

1w1 week ago

Ecolab

ES · Full-time · €15,000 – €22,000

About this role

Ecolab seeks a Trainee in Chemical Engineering or Industrial Chemistry to join the Nalco Water Paper team in Navarra. Recent graduates can expand knowledge and acquire experience alongside a tutor at client facilities. This role supports contractual services in the paper industry.

Daily tasks involve sample collection and management in the plant, executing analyses, and documenting results per internal procedures. Develop technical knowledge on applications, treatments, equipment function, basic maintenance, and fault detection. Perform calibrations, adjustments, minor repairs, and recommend chemical dosing changes.

Provide technical support to clients by identifying incidents, offering first solutions, and escalating cases. Collaborate with the operational team in the plant to detect and resolve process issues. Communicate results, observations, and recommendations clearly to the technical team and assigned tutor.

Undertake a 12-month paid full-time internship in a dynamic environment. Tackle global challenges like clean water, safe food, and sustainability. Join a company prioritizing talent, innovation, and diverse teams across 170 countries.

Requirements

Technical or higher education in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering
Completed studies within the last 3 years
Reside in Navarra or Logroño
B driving license
Intermediate English level
Previous experience or internships in industrial environments, ideally water treatment or paper industry
Training or knowledge in Mechanical Maintenance, Water Treatment, or paper industry areas

Responsibilities

Support compliance with contractual services alongside a tutor at client facilities
Collect and manage samples in plant, execute analyses, and document results following internal procedures
Develop technical knowledge on applications, treatments, equipment operation, basic maintenance, and fault detection
Provide technical support to clients, identify incidents, offer first solutions, and escalate cases
Collaborate with operational team in plant to detect and resolve process incidents
Communicate results, observations, and recommendations clearly to technical team and tutor
Perform calibrations, technical adjustments, minor repairs on equipment, and recommend chemical dosing
Comply with Ecolab safety norms, including incident notification per established procedures

Benefits

12-month remunerated full-time internship
Dynamic work environment
Opportunity to address world challenges in clean water, safe food, abundant energy, healthy environments
Company invests in growth and development of talents