Field operations & unit shutdowns :
at the heart of industrial performance
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Field operations & unit shutdowns: at the heart of industrial performance
At the heart of industrial facilities, power stations and production sites, our teams work up close to the equipment to ensure it operates properly, remains clean, and is safe. Whether during routine operations or shutdowns of strategic units, the men and women at Ortec apply their high-level technical expertise to optimize plant availability and ensure the safe restart of facilities.
Our expertise in maintenance and industrial mechanics
Ensuring that facilities operate smoothly throughout their lifecycle requires highly specialized skills. Whether dealing with maintenance, mechanical systems, electrical systems, or piping, our field experts work daily to ensure the reliability, performance, and maximum availability of industrial sites.
Operational maintenance and technical shutdowns
Preparing, coordinating, and executing strategic unit shutdown operations.
Technical shutdowns require flawless coordination within very tight deadlines. Our teams prepare, orchestrate, and carry out these strategic operations to maximize safety and enable rapid restart of production units.
Key responsibilities: Drafting shutdown schedules, preparing technical documentation, coordinating QHSE, monitoring project progress, and conducting inspections during restart.
Chauffeur Opérateur PL/SPL ADR citerne Nettoyage Industriel H/F
- CDI
- Saint-Vigor-d'Ymonville, Normandie
Chauffeur Opérateur PL/SPL ADR citerne Nettoyage Industriel H/F
- CDI
- Caen, Normandie
Mechanical engineering, lifting
Working with precision on machinery and heavy structures.
Assembly, dismantling, alignment, and heavy-duty lifting: our mechanical and lifting specialists work directly on critical equipment. Their technical expertise ensures safe operations tailored to the constraints of each site.
Key responsibilities: Identifying mechanical failures, overhauling rotating machinery (pumps, turbines, compressors), laser alignment, performing lifting plan calculations, and handling complex loads.
Electrical, instrumentation, automation, and control systems
Securing electrical networks and managing process automation.
Our experts are the backbone of production line control, installing and maintaining electrical networks and automated systems. They ensure that data is transmitted securely and that industrial processes operate continuously.
Key responsibilities: Installation and connection of high-voltage/low-voltage cabinets, calibration of instrumentation loops, industrial programming, and diagnosis of electrical faults.
Superviseur Instrumentation H/F - 13
- CDI
- Marseille 11e Arrondissement, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Piping, boilermaking, metallurgy, general installation
Shaping, assembling, and maintaining metal piping networks and structures.
Prefabrication, welding, assembly, and maintenance of networks: our pipefitters and boilermakers use cutting-edge expertise (certified by France Chaudronnerie) to shape, adapt, and upgrade metal infrastructure.
Key responsibilities: Taking measurements, marking out and prefabricating piping lines, certified welding, hydraulic testing, and inspection of metal assemblies.
Dessinateur/Projeteur en Installation Générale - 13 H/F
- CDI
- Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Ingénieur Calcul Installation Générale nucléaire débutant H/F - 78
- CDI
- Marseille 8e Arrondissement, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Industrial services, environment, and skills transfer
An industrial site is more than just its production lines. Many other professionals help keep it running by performing essential day-to-day tasks: building maintenance, industrial cleaning, and on-site training.
Multi-services, building maintenance
Maintaining and enhancing the real estate assets of industrial and commercial sites.
Our technicians perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial and commercial buildings, as well as finishing work. Their responsiveness guarantees the durability of the infrastructure and the safety of the occupants.
Key responsibilities: Multi-technical repair and maintenance, fitting out, monitoring of regulatory inspections of facilities, and management of finishing work.
Industrial cleaning, sanitation, CCTV inspection
Operating specialized equipment to ensure the cleanliness and safety of networks.
Pumping, high-pressure cleaning, sanitation, and network diagnostics: equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, our teams carry out complex operations to ensure the cleanliness, regulatory compliance, and availability of facilities.
Key responsibilities: Operating ultra-high-pressure/high-pressure (UHP/HP) units for equipment stripping, pumping effluents or chemicals, performing CCTV inspections, and pipe cleaning.
Chauffeur Opérateur PL/SPL ADR citerne Nettoyage Industriel H/F
- CDI
- Grande-Synthe, Hauts-de-France
Job-specific training (field technical trainers)
Teaching job-specific skills, safety protocols, and a culture of excellence.
Our field trainers teach job-specific skills, safety requirements, and how to master various methods. They support the skills development of operators and technicians to ensure the continued excellence of our operations.
Key responsibilities: Conducting hands-on training sessions (O’Métiers in-house training programs), on-site mentoring, certification for specific risks, and validation of field skills.
Formateur Itinérant en Maintenance des Engins H/F
- CDI
- Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Responsable Développement Techniques – Assainissement et Haute Pression H/F
- CDI
- Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Cote d'Azur
Join our field teams
In the field, every action counts and has a direct impact on our customers’ performance. By joining Ortec, you’ll become part of close-knit, passionate teams ready to help you develop your skills on challenging projects at the heart of major industrial sites.
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FAQ
A resume is required to apply for a position at Ortec. A cover letter is optional but can help us better understand your career goals.
At Ortec, we recruit both women and men with a variety of backgrounds: technicians, engineers, site managers, operators, HSE experts, project managers, and support staff. Whether you’re looking for a technician position, an engineering career, or a work-study opportunity, you’ll find job openings that match your interests.
Ortec is hiring in a wide range of fields: industrial maintenance, engineering, construction, environmental services, nuclear, energy, logistics, HSE, support functions, and project management. Learn More.
Absolutely. If there are currently no job openings that match your profile, you can submit an unsolicited application so that we can consider you for future opportunities.
Joining the Group gives you access to dynamic ongoing training, personalized support, and real opportunities for internal mobility—whether geographic or across job functions. In addition, you’ll enjoy the employee benefits of a large corporation committed to the well-being of its teams, including, notably, a group health insurance plan. To ensure these programs and additional benefits are as closely aligned as possible with the realities on the ground, they are tailored to each subsidiary.
Yes. To help employees settle in and get their careers off to a good start, the Ortec Group offers specialized support to all employees through the Action Logement program. This provides access to practical assistance with finding housing, securing a security deposit, or financing the security deposit.