Company Description
The Engineering Department (EN) pushes back the limits of technology so that physicists can carry out their research. Within the Electrical Engineering (EL) group of the EN department, you will join the Maintenance and Operation section (MO), which is responsible for delivering electrical designs for the group, as well as the database and documentation management of the continuously evolving transmission and distribution networks.
Are you a qualified and proactive electrical technician, specialized in maintenance/operation of electrical networks?
Then your skills could contribute to the operation, maintenance, consolidation and extension of the complex electrical transmission and distribution network of CERN, dedicated to a unique laboratory hosting some of the worldโs most complex technical installations. Join CERNโs Electrical Engineering team. Take part!
Job Description
As an Electrical Technician in the Maintenance and Operation section, you will be responsible for maintaining and operating part of CERN's high and low voltage electrical network.
As responsible for maintaining and operating a portion of CERN's electrical network, you will:
- Operate the high and low voltage network (lockouts, switch off/on of electrical equipment, reconfiguration).
- Perform troubleshooting and repairs, document them, and lead/contribute to the preparation of reports.
- Perform regular inspections to ensure the electrical network's reliability and safety.
- Be the contact person for users connected to the electrical network in the area.
- Supervise preventive or corrective maintenance activities or works.
- Contribute to electrical projects being executed by the Group: participate in project meetings, assist in the definition of technical solutions, prepare and execute tests and commissioning, and carry out acceptance tests of high or low voltage installations.
- Organize the realization of small electrical works in your area: discuss needs with the users, define technical solutions in collaboration with the design office, prepare and supervise the interventions with contractors, up to the commissioning and acceptance of the installation.
- Keep accurate records of maintenance and operational activities, including work performed, issues encountered, and corrective actions taken.
Qualifications
Technical certificate or general secondary education or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Electricity or a related field.
Experience:
The experience required for this post is:
- Proven experience in the operation and maintenance of electrical equipment composing high and low voltage electrical networks, including troubleshooting and repairs.
Technical competencies:
Operation and maintenance of electrical circuits and networksConstruction, test and commissioning of electrical circuits and networks: including commissioning, maintenance & operation of electrical distribution systems.Organisation, planning and control: including supervision of worksCommissioning, maintenance & operation of electrical distribution systems.Behavioural competencies:
Working in Teams: building and maintaining constructive and effective work relationshipsManaging Self: working well autonomously; taking on activities and tasks without promptingCommunicating Effectively: ensuring that information, procedures and decisions are appropriately documentedAchieving Results: driving work/projects along and seeing them through to their conclusionDemonstrating Flexibility: demonstrating a willingness to accept changing circumstances; supporting initiatives for change.Language skills:
Spoken and written English or French: ability to understand and speak at least one language in routine situations. Willingness to learn and improve the other language.
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 23/07/2025 at 23:59 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.Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays.Interventions in underground installations.A valid driving licence.Shift work, when required by the needs of the Organization.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-MO-2024-187-LD
Benchmark Job Title: Electrical Technician