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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 Project (PJ) section, 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 existing and future CERN accelerators and experiments. 

The Future Circular Collider (FCC) study is developing designs for a new research infrastructure to host the next generation of higher performance particle colliders to extend the research currently being conducted at CERN’s flagship Large Hadron Collider the LHC, once the High-Luminosity phase (HL-LHC) reaches its conclusion in around 2040.

Are you a 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 Cooling and Ventilation Engineer, you will take a major role in feasibility studies, design and construction of HVAC, cooling and refrigeration systems within the context of PJ section projects. 

You will: 

• Collect and define user requirements from main stakeholders.
• Perform feasibility studies and detailed designs of industrial HVAC, smoke extraction, cooling and refrigeration , water supply and reject water systems, including sizing and cost estimates for the proposed solutions.
• Produce technical reports and notes.
• Draw up technical specifications and all relevant documents, follow up tendering process up to the adjudication of future contracts (supply and installation, consultancy).
• Follow up and regularly report on project's progress.
• Ensure technical coordination and supervision of contracts.
• Manage cost and schedule up to the commissioning and formal acceptance of the systems.
• Support the colleagues in charge of the operation in the troubleshooting and process improvement of existing plants. 
• Actively contribute to the development and improvement of the internal procedures, technical prescriptions and standardisation of the technical solutions. 

Master's degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

Experience:

• Experience in the feasibility study, construction and test of industrial large-size HVAC, cooling and refrigeration installations, including experience in selecting related equipment and instrumentation. 
• Experience in contract management.
• Experience in the writing of reports and public presentations in an international environment. 

The following experience would be an asset: 

• Experience in the performance of CFD studies for cooling and ventilation systems. 
• Experience in the design, construction and test of tunnel ventilation systems. 
• Experience in the design, construction and test of heat recovery systems. 

Technical competencies:

• Design and construction of cooling water systems: (cooling tower, demineralised and chilled water) and refrigeration systems, supply and reject water systems and networks including test, sizing and selection of plants and their associated equipment
• Design and construction of HVAC plants and networks: , smoke extraction systems and networks including test, sizing and selection of plants and their associated equipment
• HVAC process design and analysis: including for water cooling and refrigeration
• Project management
• Contract management

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,
  • Adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements,
• Achieving Results:
  • Driving work / projects along and seeing them through to their conclusion.

Language skills:

Spoken and written English: ability to draw up technical specifications and to make oral presentations
Ability to understand and speak, or willingness to learn and improve French. Intermediate level (B1) minimum desired.

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 24/11/2024 at 23:45 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.

This position involves:

• 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.
• 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-2024-152-LD

Benchmark Job Title: Mechanical Engineer