HVAC Operation and Maintenance 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 on http://home.cern.

Job Description
Introduction

Are you a skilled heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technician, willing to take an active role in operation, maintenance and construction works associated with HVAC equipment and systems in CERN's buildings and technical infrastructures? Join CERN and offer your technical expertise to the world's largest particle physics laboratory. CERN, take part!

You will join the Infrastructure Section (IN), within the Site Asset Management (SAM) Group of the Site and Civil Engineering (SCE) Department, which is in charge of the operation, maintenance, design, tendering and work phases of HVAC, Electrical and Sanitary installations for tertiary and industrial buildings.

Functions

As HVAC Technician, you will:

-Follow up the operation, maintenance, repair, testing, and modifications of major HVAC and sanitary systems, equipment, machines and facilities
-Define and update maintenance HVAC and sanitary plans (repairs and modifications); analyse maintenance data and information software (via Computerised Maintenance Management System) and through on-site inspections
-Fault find and elaborate repair solutions related to HVAC and sanitary equipment
-Monitor the progress of maintenance and control quality and budget
-Ensure that technical documentation is kept up to date and meets quality standards
-Supervise HVAC and sanitary renovation works (works, testing, commissioning, and acceptance) and coordinate interventions with other services for large civil engineer projects
-Making sure that all necessary safety measures are taken on sites.

Qualifications
Higher technical diploma or equivalent relevant experience in the field of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning or a related field.

Professional qualification for maintenance of HVAC and sanitary installations is an asset.

Experience:

The experience required for this post is:

-Extensive experience in the maintenance, operation and installation of HVAC systems for tertiary and industrial buildings including the technical application of European HVAC standards.
-Demonstrated experience in the operation of large heating plants (~MW) and district heating management.
-Proven experience in the use of CMMS tools and office software work packages.

Technical competencies:

-Design and construction of HVAC plants and networks: including test and commissioning of HVAC systems.
-Operation and maintenance of HVAC plants and networks: sanitary installations in particular organisation and follow up of maintenance actions.

Behavioural competencies:

-Solving Problems: adopting a pragmatic approach; understanding the value of adopting generic rather than "gold -plated' technical solutions Identifying, defining and assessing problems, taking action to address them
-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
-Working in Teams: building and maintaining constructive and effective work relationships Gaining trust and collaboration from others
-Communicating Effectively: ensuring that information, procedures and decisions are appropriately
documented

Language skills:

Spoken and written English or French: ability to understand and speak the other language in routine situations.

Additional Information
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 15.01.2024 by midday.

Employment Conditions

Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

These functions require:

-Participation in a regular stand-by duty, including nights, Sundays and official holidays.
-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.