- Take part in the 24/7 shift team which runs CERN's accelerator complex.
- Oversee the operation of the Super Proton Synchrotron accelerator and the beam lines to the associated experimental facilities on a shift basis, ensuring the safe execution of the physics schedule and obtaining the beam performance goals.
- Work closely with accelerator physicists to set up and optimize the accelerator operation and to design, document, commission and optimise various operational scenarios.
- Participate in software or hardware related development as part of a team or in collaboration with engineers or physicists within the OP group or within a specialized equipment group.
- Outside periods of accelerator operation, assist the technical infrastructure team with the operation of CERN's technical infrastructure, if required.
- Initial work experience in a technical or scientific environment.
- Experience in the field of physics, engineering or computing.
- Experience in the field of software engineering in a modern development language environment. JAVA and/or Python experience would be an asset.
- Experience in the field of operating large facilities and their associated hardware (e.g. measurement devices, power converter techniques, vacuum equipment, PLCs, work in controlled radiation areas, etc.).
- Operation of accelerators: or a complex facility or process.
- Knowledge of programming techniques and languages: Python and/or Java.
- Development of application software.
- Solving Problems: Finding the information needed to solve problems; making objective judgments based on all the facts available.
- Managing Self: Working well autonomously; taking on activities and tasks without prompting.
- Communicating Effectively: Ensuring that information, procedures and decisions are appropriately documented.
- Working in Teams: Working well in groups and readily fitting into a team; participating fully and taking an active role in team activities.
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Particle Accelerator Operator - Geneva, Schweiz - CERN
Beschreibung
Job Description
Introduction
Are you passionate about science, physics, engineering, computing or a related domain?
We invite you to take your career to an exciting new level by joining the team of operators who run the CERN accelerator complex in the CERN Control Centre (CCC). Join Team CCC CERN, take part
The Operations Group is responsible for the exploitation of the entire CERN accelerator complex and its technical infrastructure, including the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), running a rich proton, antiproton and heavy ion experimental programme. You will be at the heart of the preparation of particle beams for the different physics programs at CERN.
See what life is like as an Operator in the CERN Control Centre by watching this video:
Functions
As an accelerator operator of the Super Proton Synchrotron, you will:
Qualifications
Higher technical diploma or equivalent relevant experience in the field of physics, engineering, computing or a related field.
Experience:
The experience required for this post is:
The following would be an advantage:
Technical competencies:
Behavioural competencies:
Language skills:
Spoken and written English or French: ability to draw up technical texts in one of the two languages. The candidate is expected to achieve proficiency in the other language with their first year of employment.
Additional Information
Eligibility and closing date:
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 .
This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 23:59 CET 14 May 2024.