S149: Technician (Water Treatment)

NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA); taranto; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multicultural environment

Excellent health coverage

Great work/life balance

6 weeks annual leave + official HOLID

Pension scheme

Job summary

NSPA in Taranto, Italy seeks a maintenance technician with hands-on experience in water treatment systems and field installations. The role requires a technical secondary education, at least five years in deployable operations, and a strong mechanical background.

English fluency is essential, with French a plus. You will deploy to locations as needed under the Ottawa exemption framework, enjoy a tax-free monthly salary, health coverage, and generous leave.

Qualifications

• Complete technical secondary school or equivalent education.
• Not less than five years of experience in deployable operations normally acquired in the Agency or in a similar organisation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with at least five years of experience in maintenance of Water Treatment Systems, sewage treatment system, etc.
• Professional knowledge of Electric/Electronic systems related to Water Treatment Equipment.
• Sound digital literacy with experience in using office automation systems and software applications, e.g. Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience in field maintenance and in operating and maintaining temporary installations, waste and potable water stations and power distribution systems.
• Valid category "B" driving license.
• Knowledge of the basic Health and Safety rules applicable for a Maintenance Working Environment.
• NATO's two official languages are English and French. The work of this post is mainly conducted in English, therefore fluency in that language is essential and working knowledge of French is desirable.

Skills

Fluent English

Mechanical aptitude

Office software

Education

Technical secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Post No S149/ Ref. No 2026_00562

JOB DESCRIPTION (See link to the full job description in the blue box)

• Complete technical secondary school or equivalent education.
• Not less than five years of experience in deployable operations normally acquired in the Agency or in a similar organisation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with at least five years of experience in maintenance of Water Treatment Systems, sewage treatment system, etc.
• Professional knowledge of Electric/Electronic systems related to Water Treatment Equipment.
• Sound digital literacy with experience in using office automation systems and software applications, e.g. Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience in field maintenance and in operating and maintaining temporary installations, waste and potable water stations and power distribution systems.
• Valid category "B" driving license.
• Knowledge of the basic Health and Safety rules applicable for a Maintenance Working Environment.
• NATO's two official languages are English and French. The work of this post is mainly conducted in English, therefore fluency in that language is essential and working knowledge of French is desirable.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Multicultural environment
• Initial three year contract with competitive monthly tax-free salary (subject to Article 19 of the Ottawa agreement on exemption of Taxation)
• Additional benefits for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where applicable) and additional home leave
• Excellent health coverage
• Great work/life balance
• Generous annual leave of 6 weeks plus official holidays
• Pension Scheme

POST DETAILS

• Basic monthly salary: EUR 4 723.81, tax free - before insurance and pension contributions.
• This post is deployable. The incumbent of this post may be required to deploy or may be assigned to a remote location, to perform duties (inside or outside a theatre/deployment location) in support of Council approved operations/missions or in support of national or multinational operations/missions authorised by the Agency Supervisory Board of NSPO.

NSPA as an employer values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. NSPA welcomes applications of nationals from all Member States and strongly encourages women to apply.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS REQUIREMENT FOR CURRENT MILITARY OR ADMINISTRATION POST HOLDERS:

Please note that if you currently hold a military or administration post, you will be required to decide, in accordance with your national authorities' regulations, whether to retire or resign from your post, or apply for special leave from your national authorities. If you are invited to a preliminary interview, you will be asked to indicate your preference at that time as well.