Particle Accelerator Operator

vor 2 Monaten


Geneve, Schweiz CERN Vollzeit

**Job Description**:
**Introduction**

Are you passionate about science, physics, engineering, computing or a related domain?

We invite you to take your career to an exciting new level by joining the team of operators who run the CERN accelerator complex in the CERN Control Centre (CCC). Join Team CCC CERN, take part

The Operations Group is responsible for the exploitation of the entire CERN accelerator complex and its technical infrastructure, including the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), running a rich proton, antiproton and heavy ion experimental programme. You will be at the heart of the preparation of particle beams for the different physics programs at CERN. See what life is like as an Operator in the CERN Control Centre by watching the video.

**Functions**

As an accelerator operator of the proton synchrotron, you will:

- Take part in the 24/7 shift team which runs CERN’s accelerator complex;
- Oversee the operation of the proton synchrotron accelerator and the beam lines to the associated experimental facilities on a shift basis, ensuring the safe execution of the physics schedule and obtaining the beam performance goals;
- Work closely with accelerator physicists to set up and optimize the accelerator operation and to design, document, commission and optimize various operational scenarios;
- Participate in software and/or hardware related development as part of a team or in collaboration with engineers or physicists within the OP group or within a specialized equipment group;
- Outside periods of accelerator operation, assist the technical infrastructure team with the operation of CERN’s technical infrastructure, if required.

**Qualifications**:
Higher technical diploma or equivalent relevant experience in the field of physics, engineering, computing or a related field.

**Experience**:

- Initial work experience in a technical or scientific environment;
- Experience in the field of physics, engineering, computing or a related domain;
- Experience in the field of software engineering in a modern development language environment;
- JAVA and/or Python experience would be an asset.
- Experience in the field of operating facilities and their associated hardware (e.g. measurement devices, power converter techniques, vacuum equipment, PLCs, work in controlled radiation areas, etc.).

**Technical competencies**:

- Knowledge of programming techniques and languages;
- Operation of a complex facility or process.

**Behavioural competencies**:

- Solving problems: finding the information needed to solve problems; making objective judgments based on all the facts available.
- Managing self: working well autonomously; taking on activities and tasks without prompting.
- Communicating effectively: ensuring that information, procedures and decisions are appropriately documented.
- Working in teams: working well in groups and readily fitting into a team; participating fully and taking an active role in team activities.
- Demonstrating flexibility: adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements; demonstrating openness to new ideas and situations; readily absorbing new techniques and working practices; proposing new or improved ways of working.

**Language skills**:
Additional Information
**Eligibility and closing date**:
**Employment Conditions**

These functions require:

- Work in Radiation Areas.
- Shift work, including nights, Sundays and official holidays.
- Interventions in underground installations.
- A valid driving licence.
- Stand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization.

Job grade: 3-4

Job reference: BE-OP-PS-2023-97-LD

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