Operational Excellence AI Specialist (f/m/d)
At Axpo, we're shaping the future of energy with innovative, data-driven solutions. Join our Operational Excellence team and help colleagues across the business unlock the full potential of AI — making work smarter, faster and more impactful.
What you will do:
Develop and maintain reliable AI-powered automations, including Skills and MCP servers, that extend what our AI tools can do across the organization
Partner with Operational Excellence colleagues to identify repetitive, manual tasks and design solutions that reduce effort and free up time for higher-value work
Enable stakeholders and teammates to get the most out of tools such as AxpoGPT, Claude Cowork, Claude Code, M365 Copilot, Databricks and GitHub Copilot
Collaborate with the GenAI Competency Centre to stay current, reuse existing components and share Operational Excellence use cases with the wider community
Engage with the broader Data & AI community, including events like DnA Summits
Run your own improvement projects independently, working with a diverse set of colleagues across business units
What you bring & who you are:
Experience with Azure Cloud, Databricks pipelines, GitHub CI/CD or Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or Bicep) – ideally combined with AI orchestration frameworks such as Langchain/Langgraph, PydanticAI or Semantic Kernel
Hands-on experience applying AI in real tasks and a good sense of effective prompting and tool selection; familiarity with Claude Cowork & Code, Databricks or M365 & GitHub Copilot is a strong advantage
Comfortable building lightweight automations using Python, scripting or low-code/no-code tools
An understanding of responsible AI practices, including data handling, access controls and human oversight
Excellent communication skills and a natural coaching mindset – you enjoy explaining AI concepts clearly to colleagues of all experience levels
A pragmatic, reliable and proactive approach – you test what you build, document it for reuse, and take initiative
Fluent in English; additional languages such as Spanish, German or French are an advantage
Even if you don't meet all the requirements, we look forward to your application.
About the team:
Our Operational Excellence team brings together people from diverse backgrounds who share a passion for practical, impactful improvement. We value curiosity, collaboration and mutual support, and we welcome every perspective that helps us grow together.
Benefits:
At our company, we strive to create a culture of continuous learning, personal growth, and inter- national community involvement. We're passionate about providing our employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed, and we're confident that you'll love being part of our team!
Working Hours
We offer flexible working hours to accommodate your work schedule. We can work part of our time remotely and the rest at our offices in Madrid, Torre Europa.
Meal allowances
You can enjoy delicious meals on us, no matter if you are working remotely or on-site.
*Option to use it for public transportation or childcare instead.
Internet Compensation
We cover the cost of your home internet connection, as we understand how essential connectivity is in the modern workplace.
Training courses
Our company is committed to helping our employees grow and develop their skills, which is why we offer a variety of industry- specific training courses and a learning channel.
Gym Coverage
Stay active and healthy with our 90% coverage benefit, which provides access to the nearby gym: Forus Selection to keep you energized throughout the day
Health Insurance
We take the health and well-being of our employees seriously, which is why we offer a comprehensive health insurance plan and the option to extend it to your spouse and children.
At Axpo Group, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of non-discrimination, tolerance, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications regardless of race and ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, as well as socioeconomic, cultural, and religious background. We are committed to ensuring a respectful and inclusive recruiting process and workplace for everyone.
- Location
- Madrid
- Remote status
- Hybrid
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About Axpo Group
Axpo's ambition is to provide society with a sustainable future through innovative energy solutions. Axpo is the largest Swiss producer of renewable energy and an international pioneer in energy trading and the marketing of solar and wind power. More than 7,500 employees combine experience and know-how with a passion for innovation and the joint search for ever better solutions. Axpo relies on innovative technologies to meet the ever-changing needs of its customers in over 30 countries in Europe, North America and Asia.