SEAT S.A. is Spain's only automotive manufacturer with the full capacity to design, develop, manufacture, and market vehicles in-house. As a prominent member of the Volkswagen Group, the company operates two major brands: the established SEAT and the high-performance, trend-setting CUPRA. With its primary production hub in Martorell and a growing digital presence through SEAT:CODE, the company is a central driver of Spain's industrial economy and its transition toward electric mobility.

The company is a major magnet for international talent, particularly in engineering, software development, and digital transformation. Its workforce is highly diverse, and the integration into the global Volkswagen Group network provides employees with international career paths and a multicultural corporate culture. Located in the Barcelona metropolitan area, SEAT offers a blend of industrial heritage and modern tech-focused work environments, making it a premier choice for professionals relocating to Spain.

SEAT was founded in 1950 by the Spanish government to motorize the country. It was acquired by the Volkswagen Group in 1986 and has since evolved into a global player with the launch of the CUPRA brand in 2018.

For international professionals

SEAT is leading the 'Future: Fast Forward' project, a multi-billion euro initiative to turn Spain into a European hub for electric vehicles.
The company's software hub, SEAT:CODE, focuses on digital mobility solutions and employs a highly international team of developers.
Employees benefit from the 'Smart Work' model, which combines remote work flexibility with collaborative office days.
As part of the Volkswagen Group, staff have access to extensive internal training and global mobility opportunities across various brands.
The main Martorell site is one of the most advanced car plants in Europe, located just 30km from Barcelona city center.

Prevention Specialist (Systems Dispatcher)

SEAT / CUPRA

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Brief Role Description
Fire Prevention Specialist - Systems Dispatcher
Are you looking to take the next step in your technical career within the automotive sector? We are seeking a profile with a technical focus and an interest in developing in the management and supervision of state-of-the-art fire protection systems. If you have knowledge of alarm systems, control panels, or smoke detection, and are looking for stability, continuous training, and to be part of one of the most robust industrial security networks, this opportunity is for you! (We accept junior profiles with development potential).

Your Role at VW Group Services:
Ensure the operational continuity of the plant through the monitoring, supervision, and surveillance of the centralized alarm system and fire protection infrastructure. You will be the first technical filter for handling alerts and will ensure that external providers meet the required quality in the preventive and corrective maintenance of the plant's automatic systems.

Main Responsibilities:

Centralized Monitoring and Control: Operate and monitor the plant's centralized alarm system; handle alerts, interpret fault codes, and promptly notify the operational team for attention.

Provider Supervision (Key Task): Support the supervision of maintenance services contracted with external providers for fire protection systems, ensuring quality in service delivery.

Ventilation and Fire Systems Management: Verify the correct operating status of automatic fire ventilation systems (Smoke Vents / RWA).

Detection Equipment Inspection: Perform visual and functional verification rounds of control panels, smoke detectors, and alarm systems distributed throughout the production halls.

Operational Support: Collaborate with the firefighting team in reviewing risk prevention protocols within the facilities.

What are we looking for in you? (Technical Requirements and Profile)

Education: Technical degree or incomplete/recent graduate Engineering degree in Electromechanics, Electronics, Automation, Industrial, or related fields (desirable).

Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of experience or basic knowledge in the maintenance, installation, or monitoring of fire protection systems, building automation, or electronic security. (Ideal if you come from industrial security service provider companies).

Desirable Knowledge (Not essential to master all, development will be provided):

Aspirating smoke detection systems (e.g., RAS / ASD).

Centralized fire alarm systems (e.g., ONIX platforms).

Smoke and heat extraction systems (RWA / Smoke Vents).

Field fire detection technologies (e.g., OSID detectors).

Basic programming or reading of fire panels (e.g., Notifier).

Availability: Full availability to rotate shifts (3 shifts).

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Fire Prevention
Fire Protection Systems
Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology
Sensor Technology

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Brief Role Description
Especialista en Prevención Bombero - Centralista de Sistemas
¿Buscas dar el siguiente paso en tu carrera técnica dentro del sector automotriz? Estamos buscando un perfil con enfoque técnico e interés en desarrollarse en la gestión y supervisión de sistemas de protección contra incendios de última generación. Si tienes nociones de sistemas de alarmas, tableros de control o detección de humo, y buscas estabilidad, capacitación continua y formar parte de una de las redes de seguridad industrial más robustas, ¡esta oportunidad es para ti! (Aceptamos perfiles junior con potencial de desarrollo).

Tu Rol en VW Group Services:
Garantizar la continuidad operativa de la planta mediante el monitoreo, supervisión y vigilancia del sistema centralizado de alarmas e infraestructura de protección contra incendios. Serás el primer filtro técnico para la atención de alertas y asegurarás que los proveedores externos cumplan con la calidad requerida en los mantenimientos preventivos y correctivos de los sistemas automáticos de la planta.

Principales Responsabilidades:

Monitoreo y Control Centralizado: Operar y vigilar el sistema centralizado de alarmas de la planta; atender alertas, interpretar códigos de falla y notificar oportunamente al equipo operativo para su atención.

Supervisión de Proveedores (Key Task): Apoyar en la supervisión de los servicios de mantenimiento contratados con proveedores externos para los sistemas de protección contra incendios, asegurando la calidad en las entregas del servicio.

Gestión de Sistemas de Ventilación e Incendio: Verificar el correcto estado de funcionamiento de los sistemas automáticos de ventilación para incendios (Smoke Vents / RWA).

Inspección de Equipos de Detección: Realizar recorridos de verificación visual y funcional en tableros de control, detectores de humo y sistemas de alarma distribuidos en las naves de producción.

Soporte Operativo: Colaborar con el equipo de bomberos en la revisión de protocolos de prevención de riesgos dentro de las instalaciones.

¿Qué buscamos en ti? (Requisitos Técnicos y Perfil)

Formación: Carrera técnica o Ingeniería trunca/recién egresada en Electromecánica, Electrónica, Automatización, Industrial o afín (deseable).

Experiencia: Mínimo 1-2 años de experiencia o nociones básicas en el mantenimiento, instalación o monitoreo de sistemas de protección contra incendios, automatización de edificios o seguridad electrónica. (Ideal si vienes de empresas proveedoras de servicios de seguridad industrial).

Conocimientos deseables (No indispensable dominar todos, se brindará desarrollo):

Sistemas de detección de humo por aspiración (ej. RAS / ASD).

Sistemas centralizados de alarmas de incendio (ej. plataformas ONIX).

Sistemas de evacuación de humos y calor (RWA / Smoke Vents).

Tecnologías de detección de incendios de campo (ej. detectores OSID).

Programación básica o lectura de tableros de incendio (ej. Notifier).

Disponibilidad: Total para rolar turnos (3 turnos).