Accelerator Operation Technician

CERN

Place of work
CERN Recruitment, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
Contract type
full-time
Wage (gross)
Swiss Franc5794 - Swiss Franc6584 per month

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

Description

Introduction

The Operations group is responsible for the operation of the entire CERN accelerator complex, which currently consists of two Linacs, five synchrotrons and five experimental areas. In addition to the varied proton, antiproton and heavy ion experimental programs, the complex also supplies protons and heavy ions to the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) and the Operations Group is responsible for LHC operation. In addition to this the group is responsible for the operation of CERN's technical infrastructure.

You will join:


The Beams department (BE), responsible for the beam production, beam and accelerator physics, beam diagnostics, radiofrequency, controls and performance optimization for the entire CERN accelerator complex including the LHC.

The Operations Group (OP), responsible for the operation of all CERN's present and future accelerators, their associated Experimental Areas and for monitoring the overall technical infrastructure at CERN.

A dynamic multidisciplinary team that runs one or more of the CERN accelerators, which besides producing beam for the LHC, also delivers beam to a very rich and diverse range of experiments and test facilities, situated in the different experimental areas. Further details on the Operation's group organization and activities can be found at: https://espace.cern.ch/be-dep/OP/default.aspx .



Functions

The post will offer you the opportunity to join a multinational team with a range of skills and expertise. You will have the chance to broaden your knowledge into new areas of technical specialty and receive specific training and support for professional development.

As member of the operations group, you will:


Be part of the 24-7 shift team that runs CERN's accelerator complex.

Oversee the operation of one the particle accelerators and the associated Experimental Facilities on a shift basis, ensuring the application of safety rules.

Work closely with accelerator physicists and setup and optimize the accelerator operation.

Outside periods of accelerator operation, assist the technical infrastructure team with the operation of CERN's technical infrastructure, if required.

Outside periods of shifts, and after a training period, you will participate in software or hardware related development and maintenance for one or more of the accelerators in the complex, either under the supervision of an engineer within the OP group or within the framework of a specialized equipment group in the department.

Your main activities will consist of:

Monitoring the accelerator and beam production status and act promptly in case of issues arising.

Adjusting machine parameters in order to ensure beam characteristics for the experiments are according to the specifications, using a large range of diagnostic tools.

Troubleshooting beam physics and technical accelerator related problems, using a range of powerful diagnostic tools, perform data analysis and ensure a solution will be implemented with the expert support from the different equipment groups.

Participating in the optimisation of the accelerator's performance and its operational beams.

Information about the selection process

Eligibility and closing date :

Employing a diverse and international workforce is a CERN core value and central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or personal situation.

Founded in 1954 in Geneva, CERN ‐ the European Organization for Nuclear Research is the world's most advanced fundamental research institute for particle physics. Over the last 50 years, it has become a prime example of international collaboration with currently 21 member states.

Please note that we only accept applications from CERN Member State nationals.

Read more about Employment Conditions

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

University education (Bachelor's degree)

Language skills

English - Intermediate (B1) and French - Intermediate (B1)

Personality requirements and skills

Qualification required

Higher technical diploma in the field of physics, computing, electronics, electricity or electro-mechanics, or equivalent*.

*Please note that preference will be given to candidates with the above-mentioned qualifications: In principle consideration will not be given to applications from people with higher qualifications.

Experience and competencies

The experience required for this post is:

Initial work experience in a technical or scientific environment.

Experience in the field of physics, computing, electronics, electricity or electro-mechanics.

The following would be an advantage:

Knowledge and experience in the field of software engineering in a modern development language environment (e.g. JAVA).

Experience in the field of or accelerator operation and/or accelerator related hardware (e.g. measurement devices, power converter techniques, vacuum equipment, PLCs, work in controlled radiation areas, etc.).

The technical competencies required or to be acquired for this post are:

Accelerator operation.

Accelerator performance analysis and optimization.

Commissioning and maintenance of electro-mechanical equipment.

Programming/Software development.

The language competencies required are:

Spoken and written English or French, with the ability to understand and speak the other language in routine situations.

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Brief description of the company

Eligibility and closing date Employing a diverse and international workforce is a CERN core value and central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or personal situation. Founded in 1954 in Geneva, CERN ‐ the European Organization for Nuclear Research is the world's most advanced fundamental research institute for particle physics. Over the last 50 years, it has become a prime example of international collaboration with currently 21 member states.

Please note that we only accept applications from CERN Member State nationals. Read more about Employment Conditions.
ID: 2118778  Dátum zverejnenia: 25.5.2015  Základná zložka mzdy (brutto) a ďalšie odmeny: Swiss Franc5794 - Swiss Franc6584 per month