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LHC Engineer-in-Charge
Are you interested in taking responsibility in the CERN Control Centre for the effective and safe operation of the LHC during commissioning, regular operation and machine development?
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Job Reference: BE-OP-LHC-2017-181-LD

Publication date:
31/08/2017

Closing date:
08/10/2017

Introduction
LHC Engineer-In-Charge (EIC) in the Beams Department (BE), Operations Group (OP), Large Hadron Collider Section.

The Beams Department Operations Group is responsible for the operation of all CERN accelerators. These facilities run 24 hours per day, 7 days per week for 9-11 months per year. As an
Engineer-in-Charge (EIC) of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) you will take part in the daily operation and performance optimization of the world's most powerful hadron collider.

The Operations Group is responsible for the operation of the entire CERN accelerator complex, which currently consists of four Linacs, seven synchrotrons and seven experimental areas. In
addition to producing the colliding beam in the LHC, the complex also supplies protons and heavy ions to varied proton, antiproton and heavy ion experimental programs. The Group is also
responsible for the operation of CERN's technical infrastructure.

You will join:

The Beams department (BE), responsible for the beam production, beam and accelerator physics, beam diagnostics, radiofrequency acceleration and controls system for the entire CERN
accelerator complex including the LHC;
The Operations Group (OP), responsible for the operation of all accelerators at CERN, their associated Experimental Areas and the overall technical infrastructure. Further details on the
Operations Group can be found at: https://be-dep-op.web.cern.ch/.
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) Section, a dynamic, 14-strong team that runs the LHC.

Functions
As LHC Engineer-In-Charge in the BE-OP-LHC Section, you will:

Be part of the 24-7 shift team that runs CERN's accelerator complex. During a typical LHC operation year each engineer-in-charge performs around 120, 8-hour shifts.
On a shift rotation, take responsibility in the CERN Control Centre for the effective and safe operation of the LHC during commissioning, regular operation and machine development.
You will also be required to contribute to the Hardware Commissioning and Powering Test programs which precede periods of beam commissioning and subsequent operations with beam.
Acquire a thorough knowledge of the various accelerator hardware systems and associated controls software, as well as the underlying accelerator physics of LHC operation.
Participate to the safety organization of the LHC and to aspects related to LHC performance improvements, operational procedures and controls aspects.
Outside of shift work, work in collaboration with the Beams Department, Acceleration Physics Group (BE-ABP) on beam optics developments for the LHC and HL-LHC.

Qualification required
Master's degree or PhD, or equivalent relevant experience, in the fields of physics or engineering, or equivalent.

Experience and competencies

The experience required for this post is:

The main requirement for this post is experience in commissioning or operation of accelerators or accelerator systems.

The following would be an advantage:

Demonstrated experience of accelerator physics.

Experience with control systems and data analysis techniques.
Experience with software engineering in a modern development language (JAVA, C++, Python).
Experience with MAD-X and/or SIXTRACK simulation codes.

The technical competencies required for this post are:

Knowledge of accelerator physics theory.

Accelerator operation.
Accelerator performance analysis and optimization.
 Knowledge of beam optics and single particle dynamics.

The behavioural competencies required for this post are:

Working in teams: building and maintaining constructive and effective work relationships.
Solving problems: identifying, defining and assessing problems, taking action to address them; recognizing what is essential; discriminating between important and peripheral information
and being able to see the whole picture.
Communicating effectively: expressing opinions, ideas and suggestions with conviction and in a logical/structured manner; keeping to the point.
Demonstrating flexibility: adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements.

The language competencies required are:

Spoken and written English: ability to understand and speak English in professional contexts.
Abilty to draw-up technical specifications and/or scientific reports.
Knowledge of the French language, or the willingness to acquire this rapidly, would be an advantage.

Eligibility conditions
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 08.10.2017.

By applying here, you allow CERN to consider your application for any position it considers relevant with respect to your profile. Please ensure you update your profile regularly with any
relevant information and that you inform the recruitment service if you wish your file to be removed from the database.

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:

Shift work, including nights, Sundays and public holidays.

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.

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Benchmark Job Title

Applied Physicist

Professional Category:
University Engineers

Job Category:
Civil Engineering, Materials Science & Surface Engineering, Physics

Career Level
Professionals

Grade
Grade 6 or 7

Number of Posts
1

Duration: 5 year(s)

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