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 world’s most complex technical installations. Join CERN’s Electrical Engineering team. Take part!
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:
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:
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.
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