Cooling Engineer (EN-CV-PJ-2023-57-LD)

10 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

CERN - European Organization for Nuclear Research

Department

Human Resources

Research Field

Engineering » Mechanical engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Switzerland

Application Deadline

10 Jun 2023 - 00:00 (Europe/Zurich)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer 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 world’s most complex technical installations. Join CERN’s 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.  

 

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Mechanical engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/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. 

 

Specific Requirements

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 management
• Contract management

Design 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:

• Communicating Effectively: ensuring that information, procedures and decisions are appropriately documented
• Working in Teams: building and maintaining constructive and effective work relationships
• Managing Self: working well autonomously; taking on activities and tasks without prompting
• Demonstrating Flexibility: readily accepting new tasks or work/projects

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 criteria

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

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

CERN

Country

Switzerland

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/CERN/743999906161804-cooling-engineer-en-cv-pj…

Contact

City

Meyrin

Website

https://careers.cern

Street

Esplanade des particules 1

Postal Code

1217

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED