Technician for Industrial Cooling, Ventilation & Refrigeration
Category | Grade:General | 3Deadline:18 Aug 2026Job ID:EN-CV-PSM-2026-122-LDSynced on:26 Jun 2026
Overview
A technician role within CERN's Cooling and Ventilation group, responsible for operation and maintenance of cooling, ventilation and refrigeration systems across the accelerator complex and experimental areas. The role includes supervision of contractors, preventive and corrective maintenance, and technical coordination of installation and upgrade works.
Department: EN Department (Cooling and Ventilation group, PSM Section)
Languages
Required: English
Desired: French
Job Areas
- Compliance, Ethics and Risk
- Information Technology and Cybersecurity
Minimum Experience
Not listed
Estimated Salary
Not available
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, supervise and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on cooling and ventilation systems using CMMS
- Perform operation activities to ensure appropriate running of cooling, ventilation and refrigeration systems
- Liaise with clients on equipment under their responsibility
- Technically coordinate contractors' maintenance and installation activities
- Contribute to projects from design through testing and commissioning of new systems
- Maintain up-to-date technical documentation and ensure safety compliance
Requirements
- Higher technical diploma or equivalent relevant experience in Refrigeration, Electromechanics, or a related field
- Experience in maintenance, operation and installation work on cooling, ventilation and industrial systems
- Valid driving licence
- National of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State (Pakistani and Lithuanian nationals currently not considered for 2026 start dates)
Skills
HVAC plant and network operation and maintenanceCooling water systems maintenanceDetector cooling systemsLow-voltage electrical systemsCompressed air systemsRefrigeration systems operation and maintenance
Tools
CMMS
Additional info
- Contract duration 60 months, extendable up to 8 years with eligibility for indefinite tenure
- Ideal start date 01/09/2026
- Minimum net entry salary of 5929 Swiss Francs per month
- Shift work, stand-by duty, and work in radiation areas required
- Occupational health risks include exposure to ionising radiation, electromagnetic fields, asbestos, and lead; medical clearance required