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Job description
With a total of 130 km of vacuum vessel, CERN operates one of the largest vacuum systems in the world. Are you ready to operate such a system, in particular the sections operating at cryogenic temperatures and those injecting proton beams in the Large Hadron Collider (LHC)? Are you interested in pursuing developments in materials and treatments for thermal insulation of cryogenic fluids with potential applications beyond particle accelerators? Then come and join the Vacuum, Surfaces and Coatings Group! Take part!
The Vacuum, Surfaces and Coatings Group is responsible for all high and ultra-high vacuum systems for the CERN accelerators. Its mandate covers all activities from development to operation, including design, production and procurement, surface engineering and analysis, acceptance tests, control and monitoring. The Insulation & Injector Vacuum Operation section (IVO) takes care of the operation and upgrade of vacuum systems that are essential for CERN accelerators, including those of cryostats of superconducting magnets and those of the Large-Hadron-Collider (LHC) injection chain. The IVO section is also active in knowledge transfer programmes involving industries and other laboratories.
Functions
Within the VSC Group of the TE Department, you will:
Carry out and organise operation, maintenance, repair, testing and modification of large vacuum systems for the LHC’s injectors and cryogenic equipment.
Fault-find and elaborate repair solutions for complex vacuum systems, either during normal operation or in on-call service.
Prepare and perform acceptance tests of vacuum equipment, interpret and report results by means of written documentation.
Manufacture mechanical components, including prototypes, and seek new construction techniques and ways of using new vacuum materials and treatments.
Prepare documentation for the manufacture, assembly, installation, and use of vacuum equipment, including orders with internal services and external contractors.
Qualifications
Higher technical diploma or equivalent relevant experience in the field of vacuum technology and mechanical fabrication or a related field.
Experience:
Proven experience in design, installation, maintenance, and operation of ultrahigh vacuum equipment.
Proven experience in leak detection techniques and equipment
Demonstrated experience in mechanical fabrication and interpretation of 2D technical drawings.
Experience in the use of vacuum instrumentation would be an asset.
Technical competencies:
Installation and commissioning of vacuum systems
Design and analysis of high-vacuum systems
Knowledge and application of leak detection techniques and equipment
Knowledge and application of manufacturing methods and work preparation
Behavioural competencies:
Working in Teams: working well in groups and readily fitting into a team; participating fully and taking an active role in team activities
Solving Problems: identifying, defining and assessing problems, taking action to address them Finding the information needed to solve problems; making objective judgments based on all the facts available
Demonstrating Flexibility: adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements
Achieving Results: having a structured and organised approach towards work; being able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind
Delivering high quality work on time and fulfilling expectations
Language skills:
Spoken and written English or French: ability to draw up technical documentation in English; the ability to speak the other language or an undertaking to acquire it rapidly.
What we offer
Coverage by CERN's comprehensive health scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
Depending on your individual circumstances: installation grant; family, child and infant allowances; payment of travel expenses at the beginning and end of contract.
30 days of paid leave per year.
On-the-job and formal training at CERN as well as in-house language courses for English and/or French.
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