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Villatuerta, ES
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Title: Supervisor, Engineering & Maintenance
Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at kemira.com/careers.
We are now looking for a Supervisor, Engineering and Maintenance to join our Operations unit.
The Operations unit strengthens Kemira’s operational backbone by optimizing supply chain performance and driving cost efficiency. The unit supports business growth across all segments, enabling business units to focus on delivering their commercial strategies. The Manufacturing organization in the Operations unit ensures safe, efficient, and sustainable production of chemical solutions that meet customer needs across industries. The unit is responsible for operational excellence, continuous improvement, and maintaining high standards in Environment, Health, Safety, and Quality. Manufacturing plays a key role in driving performance, innovation, and collaboration across global sites.
This position is located on-site in Estella-Lizarre, Navarra, Spain.
In this role you will be responsible for:
Leading and coordinating engineering and maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations
Managing and developing the maintenance team, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
Leading or supporting technical projects, hazard analyses, and incident investigations
Planning and executing preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance, including shutdowns, to minimize downtime
Ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, legal, and Kemira EHSQ standards
Overseeing spare parts, site stores, and contractor services for availability and cost efficiency
Maintaining equipment reliability and accurate use of SAP and site monitoring systems
Acting as Site Responsible Engineer, ensuring integrity of process equipment and facilities
Supporting production operations and collaborating cross-functionally to resolve plant issues and achieve business targets
Ensuring proper functionality of the DCS process control system and compliance with cybersecurity requirements
What you’ll bring to the team:
Bachelor’s degree or engineering in Mechanical, Robotics, Chemical or other technical disciplines
Experience in engineering and maintenance within a manufacturing environment
Team leadership and people development skills
Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence
Collaborative approach, supporting Kemira’s principles: Focus on Growth, Deliver Value, and Collaborate to Succeed
Effective communication skills in a multicultural environment
Fluent Spanish skills; English is an advantage
Residence in Navarra Estella area
What you can expect from us:
Challenging and varied tasks in a global company
A competitive salary and benefits package including discretionary bonus scheme.
The starting base salary range for this role is between EUR 50 000 to EUR 60 000 per year. Salary ranges may vary depending on location and local market conditions. The actual starting salary will be determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant work experience, skills and competencies, qualifications, and wider business and organizational needs.
Ready to create better every day? Join Kemira!
For more information, please contact Anibal Cermeno by email
[email protected] or by phone (+34) 948 987 032.
Please apply with application and CV no later than 1 September, 2026 at kemira.com/careers.
To ensure a smooth recruitment process, we kindly ask candidates to submit their applications via our recruitment system at kemira.com/careers. Applications sent by email cannot be considered.
We are leading the way to sustained fair pay in the workplace. As a Fair Pay Certified company, we are taking action to enable ongoing equal pay for equal work. This certification demonstrates our commitment to using trusted and transparent methodologies to analyze pay equity. We are proud to share this achievement as part of our dedication to a fair and equitable workplace for everyone.
Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water-intensive industries. We operate globally and serve a wide range of customers including municipal and industrial water treatment companies and the fiber industry. Our solutions and services help secure clean water for millions of people every day and support our customers in advancing circularity and responsible resource use throughout their value chains. In 2025, Kemira reported annual revenue of EUR 2.8 billion with a global team of 4,911 colleagues. Kemira is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. www.kemira.com
