Mechanical Technician in Heavy Handling Section

What you'll do 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 a Mechanical Technician in EN-HE, you will be responsible for organising and supervising transport, handling and lifting operations of goods in accelerators complex, experimental areas and industrial buildings both underground and in surface premises. Your responsibilities Coordinate transport and 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. Collaborate with Radiation Protection Services to establish/redact the Work Dose Planning and Radiological work permit (DIMR). Participate in coordination & planning meetings in order to evaluate technical and resources needs. Propose and/or assess possible handling and transport solutions. For specific operations, analyse working procedures and safety assessment. Supervise activities on site, ensuring safety during the operations in both conventional and radioactive environments. Perform handling operations in specific situations. Participate in the on-call service. Your profile Extensive experience in heavy handling and transport operations Proven experience in worksite logistics Proven experience in technical contract supervision Proven experience of work in radioactive environment will be an asset Proven experience in the field of transport of dangerous items (radioactive and chemical products) will be an asset Basic knowledge of remote-handling systems. Technical certificate or general secondary education or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Mechanics or Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Your skills Design, construction, operation and maintenance of compressed air systems. Definition of transport systems in collaboration with other services of the group. Operation of lifting and handling equipment. Operation of transport systems. Delivers high quality work on time and fulfils expectations. Adapts quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements. Anticipates obstacles; assesses alternative solutions in order to have a fall-back plan. Works well in groups and readily fits into a team; participates fully and takes an active role in team activities. Follows rules and regulations and encourages others to do the same. Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language. Employment conditions A valid driving licence. Shift work, and work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organisation. Participation in a regular stand-by duty, including nights, Sundays and official holidays. Work in Radiation Areas. Interventions in underground installations. Medical hazard Exposure to risk of falling from heights during scaffolding assembly and dismantling operations. Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State. You have relevant qualifications and professional experience. If you have previously held a Staff contract at CERN, you will not be eligible for these positions. Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above. You will need these documents to complete your application Your CV (English or French) Any document you consider relevant to your application