HVAC Project Engineer (SCE-SAM-IN-2023-58-LD)

Company Description

At CERN, the European Organization 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. Find out more on https:// home.cern.

Job Description

Introduction

At CERN, the European Organization 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. Find out more on https:// home.cern.

Are you a skilled Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) project engineer, willing to take an active role in design, construction, testing, commissioning and operation of HVAC, air distribution, district heating, water colling equipment and systems for CERN's buildings and infrastructure? Join CERN and offer 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 in the Site and Civil Engineering (SCE) Department, which is in charge of the operation, maintenance, design, tendering and work phases of HVAC, Electrical and Sanitary installations for buildings in the CERN sites.

Functions

As an HVAC project engineer, you will be in charge of the design and construction of HVAC plants for new technical projects or buildings, and the refurbishment or upgrade of existing systems in CERN's campus.

You will:

Perform feasibility studies, detailed designs or technical reviews of ventilation and air conditioning systems including sizing and cost estimates for the proposed solutions.

Draw up technical specifications and all relevant documents that will be used to adjudicate the workload to external contractors.

Manage the contract tendering and adjudication processes.

Follow up and regularly report on project's progress, quality, risks, schedule and costs, throughout the work phase until the commissioning and formal reception of the project.

Ensure technical coordination of contractors in charge of installation construction.

Support the operation responsibilities of the SAM-IN Section on planning, documentary and reporting compliance, budget control, troubleshooting and process improvement of existing plants as well as safety.

Supervise and coach early career professionals.

Qualifications

Master's degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of mechanical engineering, preferably with a specialization in industrial ventilation and hydraulics installations or a related field.

Experience:

The experience required for this post is:

Extensive experience in various HVAC/air distribution/heating systems/sanitary systems/chilled and heated water fields (knowledge of construction materials and techniques).

Good experience in drawing up construction files, estimating costs, value engineering.

Regular practice providing and reviewing price estimates for new HVAC construction and renovation projects.

Excellent technical knowledge and practice of technical standards for construction work and technical design.

Regular practice of Swiss and/or French regulations.

Proven experience in the coordination of HVAC-EL services (Heating, Ventilation, Air Cooling and Electricity) in design building.

Implementation and monitoring of KPIs for HVAC activities

Technical competencies:

Design and construction of HVAC plants and networks: including test of HVAC ancillary hydraulic systems.

Design, construction, operation and maintenance of compressed air systems

Water cooling process design and analysis: including design of water- cooling plants Raw, chilled, heated water.

Knowledge of EU regulations: in particular HVAC process and regulation: bMS (Building management Systems) as well as ISO 50001 standards and RE2020 regulation.

Thermal building load calculation according to Swiss or French thermal regulation.

Design, construction, and test of district heating systems.

Commissioning & maintenance of mechanical equipment & systems for HVAC plants.

Behavioural competencies:

Achieving Results: being rigorous and producing quality results at first attempt

Managing Self: working well autonomously; taking on activities and tasks without prompting

Working in Teams: building and maintaining constructive and effective work relationships

Demonstrating Flexibility: adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements

Solving Problems: producing workable and timely solutions that meet requirements

Language skills:

Spoken and written English and French: ability to draw up technical texts, understand and speak the two languages in professional contexts.

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 28.05.2023 at midnight.

Employment Conditions

Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years). 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.

A valid driving licence is required.

Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.

Stand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization.

Job grade: 6-7

Job reference: SCE-SAM-IN-2023-58-LD

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