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Job Description
Introduction
The Engineering Department (EN) pushes forward the limits of technology so that physicists can carry out their research. Within the cooling and ventilation (CV) group of the EN department, you will join the PJ Section (Projects), which is in charge of coordination and management of cooling and ventilation projects for installation of new systems, upgrade of existing systems and consolidation of old systems both for CERN accelerators and experiments.
Are you a qualified mechanical engineer, specialised in industrial cooling and ventilation installations? Contribute your skill and experience to the design and construction of highly complex large cooling and ventilation plants in a unique environment hosting some of the worldโs most complex technical installations. Join CERNโs Cooling and Ventilation Project team. Take part!
Functions
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will take a leading role in the design and construction of HVAC and cooling systems within the context of PJ Section projects.
You will:
Define user requirements from main stakeholders; Perform feasibility studies or detailed designs of HVAC and/or cooling systems including sizing and cost estimates for the proposed solutions; Write up technical reports and notes; Draw up technical specifications and all relevant documents that will be used to adjudicate the work to external contractors; Manage the contract tendering and adjudication process; Follow up and regularly report on project's progress issues; Ensure technical coordination and supervision of contractors and monitor cost and schedule up to the commissioning and formal acceptance of the systems; Perform the troubleshooting and process improvement of existing plants in collaboration with the colleagues in charge of the operation; Actively contribute to the development and improvement of the internal procedures, internal technical prescriptions, and standardisation of the technical solutions.Qualifications
Master's degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Experience:
Initial experience in the design, construction and test of industrial cooling and refrigeration including experience in selecting related equipment and instrumentation; Initial experience in the design, construction and test of HVAC installations and their related hydraulic components; Initial experience in contract management;Initial experience in project management.The following competencies would be an asset:
Experience in the refrigeration with R744 and natural refrigerants in general.Technical competencies:
Design and construction of HVAC plants and networks: including test of plant and associated equipment;Water cooling process design and analysis: as well as HVAC process;Project managementContract managementDesign and construction of refrigeration and cooling water systems (raw, demineralised and chilled water) and networks including test of plants and their associated equipment;
Behavioural competencies:
Language skills:
Spoken and written English or French: ability to understand and speak the other language in professional contexts. Ability to draw-up technical specifications and/or scientific reports and to make oral presentations in at least one of the two languages.
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. We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States.
This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 16.05.2023.
Employment Conditions
Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.
These functions require:
Work in Radiation Areas.Interventions in underground installations.A valid driving licence is required.Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.Shift work, when required by the needs of the Organization.Stand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization.Job grade: 6-7
Job reference: EN-CV-PJ-2023-57-LD
Benchmark Job Title: Mechanical Engineer