Automation and Electrical Technician

CERN

Place of work
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

Automation and electrical Technician in the Technology Department (TE), Cryogenics Group (CRG), Control Electricity Section (CE).

You will join the Cryogenic Group ( CRG Group ) which is responsible for the design, construction, operation & maintenance of cryogenic systems including:



Helium and Nitrogen refrigerators for accelerators, detectors and test facilities.

Argon and Krypton cryogenic electromagnetic calorimeters.

Cryogenic transfer line and current leads for the LHC superconducting magnets.

Within the CRG group, the Control and Electricity (CE) Section is responsible for providing the controls and the electrical support for the cryogenic equipment. Control systems include:

Programmable logic controllers that pilot various cryogenic equipment such as electrical motor for helium compressors, turbines, valves and electrical heater.

Industrial instrumentation for various signals such as pressure, temperature, flow transmitter and level gauges.

Several electrical low tension cabinets installed all over CERN.

An extensive and distributed SCADA system for local and remote supervision.

A collaborative direct support to the cryogenics operators (technicians and engineers) for fault diagnostic and optimization of thermos-dynamical process.


Functions

As an automation and electrical technician, you will join a multidisciplinary team responsible for the support to the operation, design and construction of the LV (24 to 400V) electrical and process-control equipment dedicated to the CERN cryogenic system. In particular, after an initial period of training, you will:

Participate in the electrical and control projects (hardware and software upgrade) and support for the cryogenic equipment.

Develop, construct, install and commission electrical and process control systems for large cryogenic plants.

Organize consolidations, repairs and emergency fault detection, and intervene as member of a stand-by duty team.

Manage the corresponding technical documentation.

Employee perks, benefits

We offer a limited-duration contract for a period of 5 years. Limited-duration contracts shall terminate by default on their date of expiry. Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

These functions require:

Participation in a regular stand-by duty, including nights, Sundays and public holidays.
Work in Radiation Areas.
Interventions in underground installations.
A valid driving licence.
Shift work, when required by the needs of the Organization.

Information about the selection process

Reference number: TE-CRG-CE-2015-142-LD

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

University education (Master's degree)
Postgraduate (Doctorate)

Language skills

French - Intermediate (B1) or English - Intermediate (B1)

Personality requirements and skills

Qualification required

Higher technical diploma In the field of electricity or industrial controls, 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:
Relevant experience in the low and medium voltage electric and industrial control domains.

The technical competencies required for this post are:

Configuration and programming of PLC and fieldbus system / Programming of PLCs.

Installation, maintenance & operation of Control systems.

Electro-mechanical design: use of schematics design systems (see electrical for example).

Installation & dismantling of electro-mechanical equipment.

Commissioning & maintenance of electro-mechanical equipment.

The behavioural competencies required for this post are:
Demonstrating flexibility: demonstrating a willingness to accept changing circumstances; supporting initiatives for change; adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements.

Learning and sharing knowledge: keeping up-to-date with developments in own field of expertise and readily absorbing new information.

Working in teams: working well in groups and readily fitting into a team; participating fully and taking an active role in team activities.

Achieving results: having a structured and organised approach towards work; being able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind.

Managing self: working well autonomously; taking on activities and tasks without prompting.

The language competencies required are:

English or French: spoken and written. The ability to understand and speak the other language in routine situations would be an advantage.

Eligibility conditions

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.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 27.07.2015.

By applying here, you allow CERN to consider your application for any position it considers relevant with respect to your profile. Please ensure you update your profile regularly with any relevant information and that you inform the recruitment service if you wish your file to be removed from the database.

Note on Employment Conditions

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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: 2162735  Dátum zverejnenia: 30.6.2015  Základná zložka mzdy (brutto) a ďalšie odmeny: Swiss Franc5794 - Swiss Franc6584 per month