Facility Operations Technician

About PLD Space

PLD Space is an international company on a mission to transport satellites into space, vertically integrating the engineering, testing, manufacturing, and operations of its reusable and sustainable rockets. Headquartered in Elche (Spain) and founded in 2011 by Raúl Torres and Raúl Verdú, PLD Space has established itself as a global benchmark in the small satellite launch sector. Its family of MIURA launchers and LINCE crewed capsule position the company as a leader in European technological sovereignty for space transportation, covering the full spectrum of space missions.

PLD Space operates over 188,000 m² of facilities in Elche, Teruel (Spain), Kourou (French Guiana), and Duqm (Oman), enabling the company to provide comprehensive satellite and payload launch services into space.

Teamwork, courage, determination and ambition enable PLD Space to guarantee an autonomous, independent satellite space access capability, based on reliability at a globally competitive price. The company is able to offer best-in-class launch services to commercial satellite operators, institutions, space agencies and national and international governmental entities

Mission

Ensure the proper operational condition of the company’s facilities through the daily oversight of services, contractors, and activities carried out on-site, ensuring compliance with the housekeeping, cleanliness, physical security, and quality standards established by Facility Management, in accordance with corporate procedures and business needs.

Responsibilities

Facility oversight and inspections

• Conduct periodic inspections to verify the proper operational condition and upkeep of company facilities.
• Monitor the overall condition of buildings, common areas, technical spaces, storage areas, and outdoor facilities.
• Identify deficiencies, anomalies, or potential risks and report any issues detected.
• Follow up on corrective actions resulting from incidents, inspections, or audits.

Housekeeping and workplace organization

• Monitor compliance with corporate housekeeping and cleanliness and order standards throughout all facility areas.
• Verify the proper storage of materials, equipment, and tools within work areas.
• Identify housekeeping-related deviations and ensure the implementation of appropriate corrective actions.
• Promote safe, organized, and company-standard-compliant working environments.
• Collaborate with different departments to maintain the highest standards of housekeeping and workplace organization.

Contractor oversight and work monitoring

• Monitor activities performed by contractors and service providers within company facilities.
• Verify that work is carried out in accordance with company procedures, permits, access requirements, and established standards.
• Confirm compliance with safety, security, housekeeping, and cleanliness requirements during the execution of work activities.
• Identify and report deviations, non-compliance issues, or risk situations observed during contractor activities.
• Follow up on corrective actions resulting from detected incidents or non-compliance findings.

Incident management

• Record and track incidents and non-compliance issues related to facilities, services, and operational activities.
• Verify the proper execution of actions required to resolve identified incidents.
• Confirm the effective closure of corrective actions associated with reported incidents.
• Report significant incidents, identified trends, and required actions to the Facility Manager.

Physical Security and compliance

• Monitor and enforce compliance with the company’s physical security policies and procedures.
• Verify compliance with access control procedures, asset protection requirements, and the proper use of company facilities.
• Identify and report non-compliance issues, vulnerabilities, or risks related to physical security.
• Support the implementation and follow-up of corrective and preventive actions aimed at improving facility security levels.

Emergency response support

• Assist in the management of emergency situations in accordance with established procedures.
• Support evacuation activities, access control measures, and operational control during incidents or emergency situations.
• Verify the availability and proper condition of emergency equipment and resources within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Participate in emergency drills and emergency preparedness and response activities.

Administrative management

• Maintain up-to-date operational information related to facilities, inspections, incidents, and corrective actions.
• Prepare basic reports regarding facility conditions, identified incidents, and supervised activities.
• Provide administrative support for the monitoring of vendors, services, and Facility Management operational performance indicators.

Necessary Requirements

Education

• Associate degree, Technical degree, or equivalent qualification in Maintenance, Electrical Systems, Building Services, Construction, Industrial Operations, or a related field.
• Additional training in Facility Management, Contractor Management (CAE), Physical Security, Facility Inspections, or Service Management will be considered an asset.
• Training in Physical Security will be considered an asset.

Experience

• 1 to 3 years of experience in facility operations, general services, maintenance, contractor oversight, or building management roles.
• Experience overseeing work performed by contractors and external service providers.
• Experience conducting facility inspections and monitoring operational incidents.
• Experience in corporate, industrial, or multi-contractor environments.

Technical Knowledge

• Facility operations and management.
• Housekeeping, workplace organization, and cleanliness standards.
• Oversight of contractors and service provider activities.
• Physical security and access control.
• Incident management and follow-up.
• Interpretation of procedures, work permits, and operational instructions.
• Office productivity tools and incident and maintenance management systems.

Competencies

• Technical and operational skills
• Strong orientation toward field activity oversight and operational control.
• Ability to observe, identify, and report deviations.
• Organizational and planning skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail, rigor, and high standards regarding procedural compliance.
• Proactive approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

Collaborative Skills

• Teamwork.
• Effective communication.
• Ability to interact with multiple departments and external providers.
• Ability to promote compliance with corporate standards and procedures.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and follow up on corrective actions.

Position Requirements

• Availability to travel between company sites when required.
• Availability to respond to operational incidents or emergency situations as business needs require.
• Participation in facility inspections, audits, and periodic site reviews.
• Mandatory use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and strict compliance with all company health, safety, and occupational risk prevention requirements.

Benefits

Health & Wellness

• Physiotherapy within our facilities
• 50% discount on your health insurance
• You can sign-up your family members with health insurance at a competitive price.
• Healthy snacks and lots of fruit

Find balance

• 23 days of paid vacation plus December 24th and 31st
• Flexible work schedule

Never stop learning

• We encourage practical learning
• We promote professional development through internal mobility and teamwork

Focus on your financial future

• Childcare flexible contributions
• Restaurant tickets
• Transport flexible contributions
• Training support

Values

We have five critical beliefs that guide the way PLD Space is shaping the future of space launch technologies.

• Teamwork
• Hard work
• Dynamism
• Commitment
• Keep it simple

Join us to reinvent how rockets are built!