Introduction

It's big, it's loud, it's cold, and it's a challenging and an exciting place to work! Come and join the team of operators of the LHC cryogenic facilities, a unique opportunity to work on machines that constitute nearly half the world's stock of large helium liquefiers. At CERN, helium needs to flow like water from a tap. CERN is the world's largest particle physics laboratory and its flagship accelerator, the Large Hadron Collider, depends on having an unrivalled set of cryogenic systems on hand to guarantee reliable operation. A team of expert operators tend to these systems 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. From start-up and routine operation to maintenance support and emergency interventions, no stone is left unturned in the quest for perfectly reliable operation. The experience you will gain as a member of the expert team of LHC cryogenic operators could not be acquired anywhere else, teaching you to work autonomously and to respond to all manner of situations around complex industrial processes. Furthermore, during the course of your contract, you will have the opportunity to formalize the experience gained in a formal certification.

Functions

After a period of training on CERN's cryogenic systems, the successful candidate will be responsible, on the ground and remotely, for:

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  Operating the LHC cryogenic system, including trouble-shooting, emergency interventions and maintenance support, depending on requirements and situations.
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  Updating the operating procedures, in particular with respect to the safety rules.
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  Managing technical documentation.

Qualification required

Higher technical diploma or equivalent in industrial instrumentation, physical measurements, process engineering.

Experience and competencies

The experience required for this post is:

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  Up to 5 years' in the monitoring of industrial processes and/or experience in the field of commissioning and operation of complex electromechanical plant.
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  Specific experience with complex industrial processes or cryogenics or vacuum technologies would be a major asset.

The technical competencies required for this post are:

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  Knowledge of thermodynamics.
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  Knowledge of cooling process and regulation.
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  Use of data acquisition and treatment software.

The behavioural competencies required for this post are:

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  Problem solving: Identifying and analysing key issues in complex situations in order to solve problems.
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  Managing self: Working well autonomously; taking on activities and tasks without prompting; copes well with pressure and manages disagreements effectively.
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  Achieving results: Delivering prompt and efficient service taking into account customer needs.
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  Communicating: Communicating effectively and promoting mutual understanding.
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  Working in teams: Effectively collaborates within multi-disciplinary and international teams.
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  Good knowledge of English or French and basic knowledge of the other language or an undertaking to acquire it rapidly.

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. This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 16 February 2012. 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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  We offer a limited-duration contract for a period of four years. Limited-duration contracts shall terminate by default on their date of expiry. Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may be granted an indefinite contract.
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  These functions require shift work and the participation in a regular stand-by duty, including nights, Sundays and public holidays.
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  These functions require interventions in radiation controlled areas and in underground installations.

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