JOB DESCRIPTION

CERN Position: Worksite and Services Coordinator (BE-EA-DC-2025-185-LD)

Location: Geneva, ch

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.

Job Description:

Introduction:

Are you a hands-on technician with proven experience in scaffolding and mechanical coordination? Do you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where engineers and technicians from multiple fields work together to achieve extraordinary goals?

If so, this is your opportunity to contribute directly to some of the world’s most fascinating scientific operations.

As Technical Responsible for Scaffolding Services and Activity Coordinator, you will be responsible for a major scaffolding service contract and coordinate technical interventions in the Antiproton Decelerator (AD) complex.

Your mission:

To ensure maintenance and installation activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with CERN’s strict operational standards.

You will be part of the Design and Coordination (DC) Section, within the Experimental Areas (EA) Group of the Beams Department (BE). This section is dedicated to enabling cutting-edge physics research by guaranteeing safe access and smooth installation work across CERN’s experimental facilities.

This goes beyond a coordination role:

As an experimental area coordinator this is a chance to work side by side with world-leading scientists and engineers, making a tangible impact on the future of physics. From overseeing technical interventions to managing service contracts, your contribution will help keep CERN’s unique facilities running safely and reliably at the forefront of discovery.

Functions:

Gather scaffolding user requirements, evaluate potential solutions, and provide expert advice on the most appropriate options, ensuring that all structures comply with CERN’s safety regulations in collaboration with safety officers when needed.

• Act as the main scaffolding technical interface for users, contributing to the selection and validation of technical solutions (including specifications, designs and alternatives).
• Coordinate a small team working closely with the scaffolding service provider.
• Supervise, and follow up on installation, maintenance, and upgrade activities in beamlines and installations as an experimental area coordinator.
• When required, actively participate in hands-on installation, maintenance, and adjustment of beamlines under the responsibility of the Experimental Areas Group, including interventions on LHC forward detectors.
• Ensure all necessary safety measures are implemented and in place during on-site activities.

Qualifications:

Higher technical diploma or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Mechanical engineering, or a related field. (French equivalent: diplôme de technicien supérieur) or a related field.

SFECE certification (French Scaffolding and Formwork Association) or equivalent would be an asset.

Experience:

• Coordinating on-site work activities with various external contractors.
• Inspecting multidirectional scaffolding in compliance with safety standards.
• Managing the technical aspects of a service contract.
• Installing scaffolding in complex, delicate, and sensitive environments.
• Creating and reviewing models using 3D CAD software.
• Inspection of fixed and mobile scaffolding structures.
• Coordination and safety aspects in the context of Works and Services Supervision (WSS).

Knowledge of the following fields will be considered an asset:

• GANTT (Microsoft Project®).
• CATIA® 3D CAD software.
• Training in scaffolding and/or 3D CAD software will be provided when necessary.

Technical competencies:

• Safety conformity assessment.
• Knowledge of personal protective equipment.
• Specification and follow-up of technical aspects of a contract.
• Integration of mechanical systems.
• Assembly of mechanical structures and equipment.

Behavioural competencies:

• Working in Teams: building and maintaining constructive and effective work relationships.
• Managing Self: working well autonomously; taking on activities and tasks without prompting; taking initiative beyond regular tasks and making things happen.
• Demonstrating Flexibility: being willing to work on different projects simultaneously.
• Solving Problems: producing workable and timely solutions that meet requirements.
• Communicating Effectively: ensuring that information, procedures and decisions are appropriately documented.

Language skills:

Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.

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 10.10.2025 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

This position involves:

• Work in Radiation Areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.
• A valid driving licence.
• Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.
• Exposure to risk of falling from heights during scaffolding assembly and dismantling operations.
• Given the occupational health risks associated with this position, the selected candidate must obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed.

Job grade: 3-4

Job reference: BE-EA-DC-2025-185-LD

Benchmark Job Title: Mechanical Technician

Level of Education: Master Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Master Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Organization: European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN)