Technician for Industrial Cooling, Ventilation & Refrigeration (EN-CV-PSM-2026-122-LD) — CERN
NewCHF 60'500 - 91'500
CERN · Geneva, GENEVA, Switzerland (GE)
- Location
- Geneva
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 4 days ago
SalaryCHF 60'500 - 91'500
Role overview
Introduction Within the CERN Engineering department (EN), the Cooling and Ventilation (EN-CV) group is responsible for the design, the building, the operation and the maintenance of the cooling and ventilation plants for large energy physics accelerators, experiments and technical facilities.
The EN-CV group pursues sustainable cooling and ventilation systems enhancing energy saving and recovery.
You will join the PSM Section (EN-CV-PSM), which is in charge of the operation and maintenance of the cooling and ventilation systems of CERN’s accelerator complex and experimental areas.
- Introduction Within the CERN Engineering department (EN), the Cooling and Ventilation (EN-CV) group is responsible for the design, the building, the operation and the maintenance of the cooling and ventilation plants for large energy physics accelerators, experiments and technical facilities.
- The EN-CV group pursues sustainable cooling and ventilation systems enhancing energy saving and recovery.
- Higher technical diploma or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Refrigeration and / or Electromechanics, or a related field.
Key requirements
- Higher technical diploma or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Refrigeration and / or Electromechanics, or a related field.
Application process
- 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 18.08.2026 at 23:59 CEST .
- Employment Conditions Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years).
- Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.
- Working Hours: 40 hours per week Job Flexibility: Fully Onsite This position involves:
- 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.
Company and context
- 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.
- Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.
- Shift work, when required by the needs of the Organization.
- Exposure to asbestos.
- Exposure to lead.
- Radiation worker, category A.
- Exposure to risk of falling from heights during scaffolding assembly and dismantling operations.
- Exposure to electromagnetic fields under certain exposure conditions.
- Shift work.
Additional details
- Having obtained the fluid handling permit, or equivalent is considered an advantage.
- Demonstrated experience in installation works. Technical competencies:
- Experience in work site supervision and as technical supervisor of contractors would be an advantage. Behavioural competencies:
- Language skills: Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
- Interventions in underground installations. A valid driving licence.
Notes and original content
- Experience:
- Demonstrated experience in installation works.
- Technical competencies:
- Experience in work site supervision and as technical supervisor of contractors would be an advantage.
- Behavioural competencies:
- Interventions in underground installations.
- A valid driving licence.
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