HVAC & Sanitary Operations Technician (SCE-SAM-IN-2025-127-LD)

Company Description

At CERN, the European Organisation 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.

Job Description

Introduction

Are you a skilled heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technician, ready to take an active role in operation and construction works associated with HVAC and Sanitary equipment and systems in CERN’s buildings and technical infrastructures? Join CERN and bring 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 execution of HVAC, electrical and sanitary installations for tertiary and industrial buildings.

Functions

As an HVAC & Sanitary Operations Technician, you will:

• Follow up the operation, maintenance, repair, testing, and modifications of major HVAC and Sanitary systems, equipment, machines, and facilities.
• Develop troubleshooting and repair solutions for HVAC and Sanitary equipment.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, deadlines and safety of work carried out by external firms on site.
• Monitor the progress of HVAC and sanitary construction projects ensuring control quality and budget.
• Ensure that technical documentation is kept up to date and meets quality and CMMS standards.
• Follow up the execution of HVAC and sanitary installations in large civil engineering projects, liaising with external firms and internal stakeholders.
• Make sure that all necessary safety measures are taken on work sites.

Qualifications

Higher technical diploma or equivalent relevant experience in the field of HVAC/Sanitary or a related field.

Experience:

• Extensive experience as work supervisor in HVAC and Sanitary systems operation/installations for tertiary and industrial buildings.
• Extensive experience in using and following the HVAC and Sanitary standards.
• Experience with compressed air systems would be a strong asset.
• Demonstrated experience working in a complex environment (large park of industrial plants and/or tertiary buildings, technical buildings…) would be a strong asset.
• 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 would be a strong asset.
• Operation and works construction of HVAC and sanitary installations in particular organisation, coordination and quality follow up of the works.

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.
• Learning and sharing knowledge:
  • keeping up-to-date with developments in own field of expertise and readily absorbing new information.

Language skills:

Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.

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 27.07.2025 at 23:59 CEST.

Employment Conditions

Contract type: Limited duration contract (3 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.
• A valid driving licence.
• Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organisation.

Job grade: 3-4

Job reference: SCE-SAM-IN-2025-127-LD

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