SURVEY TECHNICIAN H/F (EN SUISSE) REF EN-MEF-SU-2015-223-LD

As a Survey Technician of the EN-ACE-SU section, you will be part of the team in charge of the metrology and the alignment of the Accelerator components.

In this role you will:

•Align all types of magnets in the CERN accelerator complex and in particular in the LHC long straight sections (LSS), write the corresponding survey reports, and manage the relevant documentation.
•Realize metrology measurements at all stages of the assembly of accelerator components using the laser tracker technology.
•Discuss the requests with the clients (equipment owners, physicists, etc.) and present them with the results.
•Ensure the availability and the good functioning of the instrumentation and the software provided to a contractor and follow-up on the work done by the contractor, including the data processing.
•Give feedback to improve the survey field procedures, methods and software.
•Calibrate the Electronic Distance Measurers (EDM) in the calibration base.
•Realise "as built" measurements of tunnels and buildings using the laser scanner technology

Qualification required

Higher technical diploma in the field of Survey, Geodesy or Topography, or equivalent.

Please note that preference will be given to candidates with the above-mentioned qualifications: In principle consideration will not be given to applications from people with higher qualifications.

Experience and competencies

The experience required for this post is:

•Some initial experience in the domain of high accuracy geodetic metrology.

The technical competencies required for this post are:

•Use of high accuracy survey instruments (theodolites, total stations, optical & digital levers).
•Laser tracker measurements: basic use of the technology.
•Expert use of standard compensation software: basic use.
•Laser scanning: use of instruments and software.
•Use of Office software packages: Word, Excel, Powerpoint.

The behavioural competencies required for this post are:

•Working in teams: working well in groups and readily fitting into a team; participating fully and taking an active role in team activities.
•Demonstrating accountability: taking responsibility for own actions and decisions.
•Communicating effectively: expressing opinions, ideas and suggestions with conviction and in a logical/structured manner; keeping to the point.

The language competencies required are:

•English or French: spoken and written. The ability to understand and speak the other language (or willingness to learn it) in routine situations would be an advantage.

Eligibility conditions

Employing a diverse and international workforce is a CERN core value and central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States(link is external) irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or personal situation.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 14.01.2016.

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Note on Employment Conditions

We offer a limited-duration contract for a period of 5 year(s). Limited-duration contracts shall terminate by default on their date of expiry. Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

These functions require:

•Work in Radiation Areas.
•Interventions in underground installations.
•Shift work, when required by the needs of the Organization.
•Stand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization.
•Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.

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