Main Control Room Operators

The European Spallation Source, ESS, a partnership of European countries, is hiring motivated and inspired people to plan, design, and construct the world’s most powerful neutron source. We seek ambitious, talented people in different fields who are excited about playing a part in the future of science in Europe.

ESS can offer a variety of things, such as passionate and international colleagues, a vibrant melting pot of diversity, and a challenging, exciting and high paced work environment. We value and need expertise, innovative minds and great ways of leading and interacting with people from all over the world.

Come and change the world with us!

ESS is now looking for two Main Control Room Operators for the Operations Section organised within Accelerator Division in the Technical Directorate. The Operations section is responsible for ensuring a well-organized and safe operation of the ESS neutron source and relevant technical infrastructure by controlling and monitoring the facility from the main control room. Scope includes accelerator systems, target systems and related technical systems.

If you would like to be part of the team driving the world’s most powerful accelerator based neutron source, this is your opportunity!

Job description
Your main areas of responsibilities as a Control Room Operator will be to:


• Perform scheduled shift work in ESS main control room.
• Ensure that the logbook for the shift is kept.
• Perform accelerator tunnel search procedure as required.
• Manage the keys to the personnel safety systems.
• Work with and as instructed by the shift leader of the control room.
• During Machine Development and Commissioning shifts, work together with the study leader or systems testing leader, to ensure that the studies/tests can take place.
• Work with technical systems groups and contribute to the development of the operations instructions, procedures and training.
• Develop knowledge about the accelerator subsystems and their operation.
• Have an opportunity to get involved (part-time) in other technical and non-technical projects as necessary.
• Be the point of contact for questions concerning safety (radiological or conventional) when on shift
• Working outside normal working hours is to be expected.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a:


• Technical degree (bachelor or equivalent) in physics, engineering or computer sciences.
• Basic knowledge of particle accelerator and support infrastructure systems.
• Experience working at an accelerator facility is a benefit.
• Experience working as an operator at a similar control room is a benefit.
• Experience in controls systems and software development is a benefit.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English are a prerequisite.

We are building up the operations team and look for candidates that are able to establish good relationships with others and helps in building the team spirit. We truly believe that you are an organized person with high sense of responsibility and good judgment. Our work environment is characterized by fast growth, fast pace of work, and an international atmosphere with highly skilled personnel. You must therefore enjoy the diversity of such an environment and have a personality suited for the challenges it presents. Our work environment is exciting and forward thinking and relies heavily on personal initiative.

Duration & Location
The position is permanent with six months initial probationary period 

Your work place will be situated in Lund, Sweden. 

Start date
The position is to be filled as soon as possible.

Application & Contact
Please provide your curriculum vitae in English by clicking on “apply” and follow the instructions. Please note that we only accept applications via the ESS website.

For some roles at ESS health check-ups and security clearance are required, and thus this might be applicable in the final parts of the recruitment process. The applicant is expected to be fit to perform the applicable tasks of this recruitment. 

The deadline for applications is 28 October 2022. 

For more information regarding the ESS recruitment process, please follow this link https://europeanspallationsource.se/ess-recruitment-process. 

We look forward to receiving your application!