Electromechanical Technician in Handling Equipment Maintenance Section (EN-HE-HEM-2025-126-LD)

At CERN, the European Organisation 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. 

Introduction

The Engineering Department (EN) provides CERN with the Engineering expertise, Infrastructure Systems and Technical Coordination necessary for the design, installation, operation, maintenance and dismantling phases of the CERN accelerator complex and its experimental facilities.

The position is within the Handling Engineering Group (EN-HE), responsible for preparing, organising and coordinating all transport and handling operations for the CERN accelerators and experiments. The Group also manages the transport of thousands of conventional and unconventional items, chemical and radioactive products each year. 

As an Electromechanical Technician in EN-HE, you will be part of the Handling Equipment Maintenance (EN-HE-HEM) Section, which manages and maintains all the industrial transport, handling and lifting equipment to ensure the reliable performance all along its life-cycle.

Functions

As an Electromechanical Technician in EN-HE-HEM Section, you will:

• Be part of a team of 10 people (technical engineers and technicians) in charge of the installation and maintenance of lifting and handling equipment at CERN, in particular lifts and Electric Overhead Travelling (EOT) cranes.
• Provide input for design and draft technical specifications for lifts and EOT cranes accessories
• Contribute to define optimised maintenance plans and give input for consolidation program of the equipment fleet.
• Plan and organise the installation of lifts in collaboration with the services concerned.
• Plan and organise technical activities for the installation of EOT cranes accessories in collaboration with the services concerned.
• Supervise contractors’ activities on site ensuring Safety during the work execution.
• Elaborate the relevant documentation and keep the installation files up-to-date (technical files, equipment lists, etc.).
• Use Computerized Maintenance Management (CMM) systems to monitor the equipment performance and follow up maintenance.
• Place orders according to the existing contracts for supply and maintenance.
• Operate, if required, EOT cranes.

Technical certificate or general secondary education or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Mechanics / Electromechanics or a related field.

Experience:

• Extensive experience in the installation and commissioning of a wide range of lifting and handling equipment, more specifically in the installation of long-traveling lifts or EOT cranes;
• Proven experience in the on-site supervision of contracts (installation or maintenance) of lifting and handling equipment;
• Proven experience in the use of CMM Systems;
• Demonstrated experience in electrical and control systems would be an asset.

Technical competencies:

• Installation and commissioning of lifting and handling equipment;
• Operation and maintenance of lifting and handling equipment;
• Knowledge of CMM systems;
• Knowledge of Control systems (preferably Siemens, Schneider) would be an asset.

Behavioural competencies:

• Achieving results:
  • Delivering high quality work on time and fulfilling expectations;
  • Delivering prompt and efficient service taking into account customer needs.
• Demonstrating flexibility:
  • Adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements.
• Solving problems:
  • Anticipating obstacles; assessing alternative solutions in order to have a fall-back plan.
• Working in teams:
  • Working well in groups and readily fitting into a team; participating fully and taking an active role in team activities.
• Working in the interest of the organisation:
  • Following rules and regulations, and encouraging others to do the same;
  • Behaving consistently with CERN's values and goals.

Language skills:

Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn 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. 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 15.07.2025 at 23:59 CEST

Employment Conditions

Contract type: Limited duration contract (4 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:

• Work in Radiation Areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.
• A valid driving licence.
• Shift work and stand-by duty, work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organisation.
• Exposure to risk of falling from heights during scaffolding assembly and dismantling operations.
• Use of certain mobile work equipment or equipment used for lifting loads (lifting equipment, bridge cranes, aerial work platforms, etc.) requiring a driving authorisation.

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-HE-HEM-2025-126-LD

Benchmark Job Title: Electromechanical Technician