Job Advertisement: Transport and Handling Technician

Company Description:

At CERN, the European Organization 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. Find out more at http://home.cern (http://home.cern).

Job Description/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), which is responsible for preparing, organizing, and coordinating all transport and handling operations for the CERN accelerators and experiments. The Group also manages transporting thousands of conventional and unconventional items, chemicals, and radioactive products each year.

As a Transport and Handling Technician in EN-HE, you will organize and supervise the transport, handling, and lifting operations of goods in accelerators, experimental areas, and industrial buildings, both underground and on surface premises.

Functions:

As a Transport and Handling Technician and member of the EN-HE-HH Section, you will:

• Coordinate transport & handling operations for the accelerators complex, experiments, and surface premises.
• Collaborate with the EN-HE design office to develop special handling tools and conduct logistic studies.
• Participate in coordination & planning meetings to evaluate technical needs and resource allocation.
• Propose and/or assess possible handling & transport solutions.
• For specific operations, analyze working procedures and safety assessments.
• Supervise activities on site ensuring safety during the operations.
• Perform handling operations in specific situations.
• Participate in the on-call service.

Qualifications:

Technical certificate or general secondary education or equivalent relevant experience in the field of mechanics or mechanical engineering or a related field.

Experience:

• Extensive experience in heavy handling and transport operations;
• Proven experience in logistics;
• Experience in the field of transport of dangerous items (radioactive and chemical products) will be considered a strong asset;

Technical competencies:

• Operation of lifting and handling equipment;
• Definition of transport systems in collaboration with the design office;
• Operation of transport systems;
• Basic knowledge of remote-handling systems.

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: anticipating obstacles; assessing alternative solutions in order to have a fall-back plan; identifying, defining, and assessing problems, taking action to address them.
• Demonstrating Flexibility: adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements.
• Achieving Results: delivering high-quality work on time and fulfilling expectations; delivering prompt and efficient service taking into account customer needs.
• Working in the Interest of the Organization: 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 (C1 level or equivalent), the ability to understand and speak French in professional contexts would be a bonus. Ability to make oral presentations in at least one of the two languages.

Additional Information

Eligibility and closing date:

Diversity, https://diversity-and-inclusion.web.cern.ch/ (https://diversity-and-inclusion.web.cern.ch/), 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, https://home.cern/about/who-we-are/our-governance/member-states (https://home.cern/about/who-we-are/our-governance/member-states).

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 23.04.2025 at 23:59 CEST.

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.
• Interventions in underground installations.
• Holding 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.
• Given the occupational health risks associated with this position, the selected candidate must obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed.