Industrial Automation Technician
- Employer
- CERN
- Location
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Closing date
- 15 Sep 2019
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- Academic Discipline
- Engineering & Technology, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Job Type
- Professional Services, Other Professional Services
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Company Description
At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern.
Job Description
Introduction
Are you an electrical, automation or industrial computing technician? Are you interested in state of the art personnel protection and safety systems? Come help design, operate and maintain high-grade personnel safety systems with the CERN Access Control team. Participate in the maintenance and evolution of CERN’s Access Control Personnel Protection System and other safety interlock systems in CERN’s international and industrial environment. CERN, take part!
The Access Control Section, within the Industrial Controls and Safety systems Group, is responsible for the deployment and support of access control systems at CERN. This activity covers all systems controlling the access to the many different CERN sites, buildings and to the zones where dangers, primarily of radiological nature exist.
Functions
Under the supervision of the Section Leader and in collaboration with the access team, you will:
- Ensure the correct functioning and maintenance of the PS Access control and Personnel Protection System.
- Contribute to the consolidation and development of the PS complex access control systems.
- Participate in the design, maintenance, upgrade and evolution of other Personnel Protection Systems.
- Participate in the design, analysis and consolidation of low-level electrical layouts for sensors, electromechanical locks and other equipment that make up the system.
- Deploy, configure and integrate industry access control, video surveillance and audio intercom systems in CERN’s industrial environment.
- Programme PLC’s and configure the associated Supervision Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
- Document your work as required using CERN’s productivity and engineering tools.
Qualifications
Higher technical diploma in the field of electricity, automation, industrial controls or equivalent experience or a related field.
Experience:
- Proven experience in designing and implementing electrical circuits.
- Demonstrated experience of PLC programming, e.g. Siemens S7/TIA.
- Proven experience in working with electromechanical sensors.
- Experience with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) would be an asset.
- Experience with Access control or personnel safety systems would be an asset.
Technical competencies:
- Construction, test and installation of electromechanical equipment and systems.
- Installation, operation and maintenance of industrial data-acquisition, monitoring and control systems.
- Design and modelling of low-voltage electrical circuits and networks.
- Configuration and use of information management systems.
- Design and implementation of safety interlock systems.
Behavioural competencies:
- Working in teams: building and maintaining constructive and effective work relationships; working well in groups and readily fitting into a team; participating fully and taking an active role in team activities.
- Solving problems: testing solutions for long-term suitability, cross-checking with all concerned before implementation; addressing complex problems by breaking them down into manageable components.
- Achieving results: having a structured and organised approach towards work; being able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind; delivering prompt and efficient service taking into account customer needs.
- Learning and sharing knowledge: sharing knowledge and expertise freely and willingly with others; coaching others to ensure knowledge transfer.
Language skills:
- Spoken and written English or French: ability to understand the other language in routine situations.
- Willingness to learn the other language rapidly.
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 15.09.2019.
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:
- Participation in a regular stand-by duty, including nights, Sundays and official holidays.
- Work in Radiation Areas.
- Interventions in underground installations.
- A valid driving licence.
- Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.
Job grade: 3-4
Job reference: BE-ICS-AC-2019-90-LD
Benchmark Job Title: Electrical Technician
Please make sure you have all the documents needed to hand as you start your application, as once it is submitted, you will not be able to upload any documents or edit your application further
Company
Working at CERN
CERN is a truly unique organisation. A genuine collaboration between countries, universities and scientists, driven not by profit margins, but by a commitment to create and share knowledge.
People here are part of immense scientific discoveries, answering some of life’s most complex questions and pushing the boundaries of understanding. Experts from every field come here to share in this ambition and the nature of this collaborative, international community creates a genuine atmosphere of trust. People are free to work creatively and to trust in, and rely on, their colleagues across the organisation.
History’s being made here – and the excitement is tangible, inspiring, overwhelming at times. It is the only place in the world that you can do this work in this way.
CERN. Take part.
Why join us
"97.2% of CERN employees are proud to work for this organisation."
Professional member survey 2009, Université de Lyon
"Because at CERN you are an individual with ideas, personality and a voice. You share CERN's vision, but you do it with your own eyes!"
Engineer, General Services Department, 2012
Today CERN employs over 2500 people - if you visit us you will find over 2500 different reasons why CERN is a great place to work! Here are 6 key reasons we believe will make you love working here.
Purpose
CERN's people are driven by a shared goal, a single purpose. They want to achieve the impossible, to do what’s never been done before. Everyone here strives to be the best they can be, true specialists and industry "firsts" are created regularly – not just in the world of physics.
Challenge
Unravelling the mysteries of the universe: it’s a big task. And that’s one of the reasons that experts come to CERN – to test themselves, push their abilities and help create history with groundbreaking discoveries. But this is not just about physics. The engineering and technical skills needed to make the experiments succeed are as world-class as the science behind them. If you want to help answer the world’s toughest questions, this is the place to do it.
Integrity
This is a word that is included in the CERN values, but it’s something that can be claimed by any number of organisations, so what does it actually mean here? Respect isn’t handed out automatically at CERN – it’s earned. But, because of the nature of the work, people act with integrity. People are driven by scientific discovery. Their motivations are pure. They trust and are trusted.
Collaboration
CERN is an employer, a university and a state: a whole community working towards a shared goal – scientific discovery. This creates a collaborative world. Seniors work with graduates. Physicists need engineers. Countries forget politics and collaborate to achieve. And knowledge – CERN’s main commodity – is shared throughout CERN, its member states and the rest of the world.
Imagination
This is work without boundaries. People here are realising the impossible. Pushing what is known and accepted with the courage to ask, “what if?” They have the freedom to think differently, to imagine, and to find improbable solutions to problems that have never been asked before. They are free to take chances, to challenge ideas and to enjoy unrestrictive working practices.
Quality of life
Of course, there’s one final element that helps to make CERN what it is today. People here enjoy living a truly cosmopolitan life, in the heart of Europe. The environment offers a myriad of leisure activities, both on Lake Geneva and the surrounding mountains. With excellent benefits, great remuneration and the freedom to work flexibly, it’s not just the work and atmosphere that makes people enjoy their jobs, it’s the tangible elements that they receive too.
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