Electromechanical Engineer: Leader of Handling Equipment Maintenance Section (EN-HE-HEMLD)
Electromechanical Engineer: Leader of Handling Equipment Maintenance Section (EN-HE-HEMLD)
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Job Description
Introduction
As an Electromechanical Engineer in CERNs Engineering Department youll have the opportunity to get involved in maintenance of equipment used to handle and transport components for CERNs particle accelerators and experiments and of personnel lifts.
The position is opened in the Handling Engineering Group (EN-HE) which prepares organises and coordinates all transport and handling operations for the CERN accelerators and experiments as well as the transport of thousands of conventional and unconventional items chemical and radioactive products per year.
You will be in charge of the Handling Equipment Maintenance (EN-HE-HEM) Section which manages and maintains all the industrial transport handling and lifting equipment to ensure the perfect performance all along its lifecycle.
Functions
As an Electromechanical Engineer leader of EN-HE-HEM Section you will:
- Supervise a team of 10 people (technical engineers and technicians) in charge of the whole of the maintenance of handling equipment at CERN.
- Provide engineering support for the maintenance and repair of equipment such as overhead travelling cranes lifts and any kind of industrial vehicles standard or custom-made dedicated to handling lifting and transporting accelerators and experiments components.
- Provide technical advice to stakeholders on equipment maintenance.
- Provide costs and resources estimates for manpower activities and for equipment and budget follow-up.
- Identify and justify investments in new equipment or in consolidating the existing one.
- Establish in collaboration with the Group Leader maintenance strategies and constantly monitor their application.
- Manage technical tendering for procurement of equipment and services including drafting and revising technical specifications.
- Personally manage service contracts for maintenance of equipment.
- Use and improve CMM systems.
- Oversee CMM methods and data for all the equipment of the fleet under EN-HE responsibility.
Qualifications :
Masters degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Electromechanical or Mechanical Engineering with specific emphasis in Industrial Equipment such as travelling cranes lifts or special vehicles or a related field.
Experience:
As Electromechanical Engineer:
- Extensive experience in design and installation or maintenance management of travelling cranes lifts or special industrial vehicles.
- Demonstrated experience in control systems of lifting and handling equipment.
- Experience in drafting technical specifications for supplies or service contracts.
As Team/Section Leader and Manager:
- Demonstrated experience in managing a team of at least 5 technical engineers and technicians.
- Experience in managing supply or service contracts would be an asset.
Technical competencies:
- Design of travelling cranes lifts or special industrial vehicles;
- Installation and commissioning of lifting and handling equipment;
- Knowledge of CMM systems;
- Knowledge of Control systems (preferably Siemens Schneider);
- Maintenance management of handling & transport equipment would be an asset.
Behavioural competencies:
- Communicating effectively: demonstrate an ability to express and explain ideas in a convincing manner; actively promote mutual understanding; make effective oral presentations.
- Working in teams: promote team effectiveness; foster a sense of team spirit; engage in open and positive interactions.
- Working in the Interest of the Organisation: apply organisational rules and processes and actively promote its safety procedures.
- Leading with strength and credibility: lead by example; take responsibility and be accountable for the effective functioning of the team; take decisions and stand up for the work of the team.
Language skills:
Spoken and written English with a commitment to learn French.
Additional Information :
Eligibility and closing date:
Diversity has been an integral part of CERNs mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organisation. 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 07.08.2025 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:
- Work in Radiation Areas.
- Interventions in underground installations.
- A valid driving licence.
When required by the needs of the Organisation :
- Work during nights Sundays and official holidays.
- Stand-by duty.
Given the occupational health risks associated with this position the selected candidate must obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed.
Job grade: 6-7
Job reference: EN-HE-HEMLD
Benchmark Job Title: Electromechanical Engineer
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Employment Type
Contract
