Junior Electrical Systems Asset Manager

What you'll do

The Engineering Department (EN) pushes back the limits of technology so that physicists can carry out their research. Within the Electrical Engineering (EL) group of the EN department, you will join the Maintenance and Operation (MO) section, which operates and maintains CERN’s electrical distribution network.

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Your responsibilities

Contribute to the management of electrical equipment throughout its lifecycle, from procurement and installation to maintenance activities.
Manage supply contracts for low-voltage switchboards: coordinate with suppliers and follow up on orders, deliveries, warranties and after-sales services.
Prepare technical specifications and tender documents and contribute to the correspondent procurement activities.
Contribute to define and improve equipment data models in CERN's Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), so that technical information, drawings and as-built documentation are organised and kept up to date.
Coordinate and follow up on site surveys, from data collection and verification to process and update the corresponding information in the CMMS.
Work with maintenance managers to define preventive and corrective maintenance activities in the CMMS, including maintenance task plans, standard work orders, required resources and spare parts.
Support engineers, technicians and contractors in using the CMMS through training, user guides and technical assistance.
Contribute to developing dashboards and KPIs that monitor maintenance activities, equipment performance and data quality.
Collaborate with the Asset Management team to improve and harmonise equipment data and work management processes across equipment families in the CMMS.

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Your profile

Good knowledge of electrical assets such as transformers and MV/LV switchgear.
First experience with, or a strong interest in, Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Good understanding of project management and procurement processes.
Familiarity with technical documentation, specifications and engineering drawings.
Your studies focused on Electrical/Industrial Engineering.

Your skills

Strong interest in electrical equipment, its lifecycle and maintenance processes.
Interest in procurement and contract management, with the ability to communicate effectively with different stakeholders and follow up on commitments.
Willingness to learn and to help improve existing methods and processes.
Structured approach to work, with strong attention to detail.
Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage responsibilities.
Positive and collaborative attitude, with strong teamwork and communication skills.
Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.

Ideal start date: 01/03/2027

Contract duration (in months): 24

Job flexibility: Fully Onsite

Employment conditions

Work in Radiation Areas.
Interventions in underground installations.
A valid driving licence.

Global Benefits at CERN

A monthly net stipend of either 5266 or 5793 Swiss Francs per month depending on your degree.
30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months.
On-the-job and formal training including language classes.

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Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State. Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani, Lithuanian, Latvian, Cypriot, Croatian and Turkish nationals, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
By the application deadline, you have a maximum of 2 years of professional experience since graduation in the respective field and your highest educational qualification is either a bachelor’s or master’s degree. You must have a university degree and can’t hold a PhD.
You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.

You will need these documents to complete your application

Your CV (English or French)
A copy of your most relevant diploma or a certificate of achievement from your school (if you don't yet have your paper diploma)
Any document you consider relevant to your application

Your CERNDepartment

The EN department provides CERN with the engineering competences, infrastructure systems, and technical coordination required for the design, fabrication, installation, operation, maintenance, and dismantling of the accelerator complex and experimental facilities. Its mission is to deliver and sustain robust infrastructure systems, advanced engineering solutions, and technical coordination.

Overview of CERN

Discover a world where the impossible is made possible!

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology. Our groundbreaking work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative fields. Together, we foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.

Every day, we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe. We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams, ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose. Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to our mission and continued success.

If you are ready to be part of a dynamic, inclusive community pushing the boundaries of knowledge, CERN is the place where your curiosity and skills can thrive. Be part of our mission to uncover what lies at the heart of the universe! TAKE PART!

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