Technician for Industrial Cooling, Ventilation & Refrigeration (EN-CV-PSM-2026-122-LD) — CERN
- Location
- Geneva
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 21 days ago
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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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:
- Working in Teams: working well in groups and readily fitting into a team; participating fully and taking an active role in team activities.
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French. Eligibility and closing date:
- 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
- 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:
- Interventions in underground installations. A valid driving licence.
- Given the occupational health risks associated with this position, the selected candidate must obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed. Job reference: EN-CV-PSM-2026-122-LD Field of work: Mechanical Engineering Benchmark Job Title: Mechanical Technician
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:
- Language skills:
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
- Eligibility and closing date:
- 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
Questions about this listing
What salary does CERN offer for this role?
CERN lists CHF 60'500 - 91'500 gross per year for this position in Geneva. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
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