Field Service Technician (Portugal)

Responsibilities / Tasks

TheGEA Olive Oil Center of Excellence, located in Úbeda (Jaén, Spain), is the only GEA center worldwide dedicated to olive oil applications, utilizing the most advanced mechanical separation technology in the industry.

Are you passionate about industrial mechanics and the agri-food sector? Join our team!

We are currently looking for aField Service Technician, preferably based inBeja or surrounding areas, to provide technical support to our customers across Portugal and Spain.

Your Responsibilities

Field Service Operations

• Carry out service interventions at customer sites throughout Portugal and Spain.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical faults.
• Perform dismantling, inspection, repair, and assembly of industrial equipment.
• Provide technical advice on equipment operation, maintenance, and optimization.

Maintenance & Continuous Improvement

• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Identify improvement opportunities in equipment and processes.
• Implement and follow up on actions aimed at increasing operational efficiency.
• Support modifications and optimization projects in extraction lines.

Quality, Safety & Reporting

• Prepare technical service and intervention reports.
• Ensure compliance with GEA quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Participate in ongoing technical training and development programs.

These activities are performed both at customer facilities and at GEA's Olive Oil Center of Excellence in Úbeda, Spain.

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Mandatory residence inBeja or surrounding areas.
• Vocational Training Degree (Intermediate or Higher) in Mechatronics, Automation, Robotics, Automotive Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum3 years of experience as a Field Service Engineer or in industrial mechanical maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of industrial mechanics and the ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Valid driver's license.
• Availability to travel from Monday to Friday.
• Experience with industrial centrifuges or process equipment is a plus.
• Portuguese and Spanish language skills are highly desirable.
• English is an advantage.
• Strong customer orientation, teamwork skills, flexibility, and commitment to safety.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Private health insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible working hours.
• 22 working days of annual vacation.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Internal training and career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The opportunity to join a company recognized as aTop Employer 2026.

Did we spark your interest?
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