Company Description

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world’s largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter – fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern.

Job Description

Introduction

Within the Electrical Group of the Engineering Department (EN-EL), you will join the Electrical Project Management Section (EPM), which is responsible for the management of projects related to the consolidation and upgrade of CERN’s electrical transmission and distribution network.

Functions

You will ensure the site supervision and management for projects ranging from high-voltage networks to low-voltage installations:

• Supervise the onsite works for the projects of consolidation and extension of the existing electrical network, including coordination with non-electrical activities such as civil engineering, transport and handling, cooling and ventilation, IT systems carried out by other groups at CERN.
• Be responsible for the safety of the activities in the worksites of the assigned projects, ensuring that they are performed in respect of the applicable rules and requirements.
• Contribute to the design of electrical systems.
• Supervise and coordinate the contractors performing works on site, preparing and carrying out acceptance tests, checking contractors’ documentation, planning and checking and validating quality and quantities prior to final payment.
• Coordinate and perform installation, test and commissioning activities on electrical equipment.
• Be responsible for the organization and the execution of smaller electrical works, from needs’ definition, design, cost estimate, procurement up to onsite installation and handover to the operation and maintenance teams.
• Take part in the regular standby duty for troubleshooting on the electrical network.

Qualifications

Technical certificate or general secondary education or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Experience:

The experience required for this post is:

• Proven experience in site supervision of large electrical projects such as electrical substations or industrial installations, in both high and low voltage;
• Proven experience in organization and coordination of electrical works, including preparation and verification of technical folders, supervision of works and acceptance of electrical installations;
• Proven experience in execution of electrical works;
• Good theoretical knowledge of high and low voltage electrical systems and networks;
• Installation, test and commissioning of high and low voltage electrical systems and networks.

Technical competencies:

• Construction, test and commissioning of electrical circuits and networks;
• Organisation, planning and control: including supervision of work;
• Commissioning, maintenance & operation of electrical circuits and networks;
• Technical coordination of contractors.

Behavioural competencies:

• Working in Teams:
  • Building and maintaining constructive and effective work relationships;
• Managing Self:
  • Working well autonomously; taking on activities and tasks without prompting;
• Communicating Effectively:
  • Ensuring that information, procedures and decisions are appropriately documented;
• Achieving Results:
  • Driving work / projects along and seeing them through to their conclusion;
• Demonstrating Flexibility:
  • Demonstrating a willingness to accept changing circumstances; supporting initiatives for change.

Language skills:

Spoken and written English: ability to understand and speak in professional contexts (level B1 min).

Willingness to learn and improve French (mandatory).

Additional Information

Eligibility and closing date:

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN’s mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 12/01/2025 at 23:45 CET.

Employment Conditions

Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

This position involves:

• Participation in a regular stand-by duty, including nights, Sundays and official holidays.
• Work in Radiation Areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.
• A valid driving licence.

When required by the needs of the Organization:

• Shift work.

Given the occupational health risks associated with this position, the selected candidate must obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed.

Job grade: 3-4

Job reference: EN-EL-EPM-2024-200-LD

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