CERN
Nuclear Research
SurveyEngineer
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“Survey Engineer at CERN. Skills: High precision geodetic or industrial metrology, Sub-millimetre accuracy surveying, 3D least-squares adjustment. Metrology and alignment of components for particle accelerators. Using state-of-the-art surveying tools and software”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve sub-millimetre accuracy
Industry & Context.
Advanced stochastic analysis
Work in Radiation Areas, Interventions in underground installations, Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
National of a CERN Member or Associate Member State, Professional background in Geomatics, Industrial Metrology (or a related field), Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience OR PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience, Never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before, Valid driving licence
Nice to Have
Initial experience in coordination, planning, reporting and quality assurance aspects and supervision
What You'll Do.
Metrology and alignment of components for particle accelerators
Using state-of-the-art surveying tools and software
Dismantling of existing beamlines
Installation of new beamlines
Perform project follow-up
Prepare and check the quality of inputs (theoretical beamline trajectories
component geometrical data)
Carry out and supervise all geometrical measurements
Coordinate and take part in survey activities
Define and implement a strategy for the tracing of new beamlines and services
Contribute to the group's research and development activities related to alignment monitoring systems
Supervise external contractors and students on technical topics
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams; Participation in coordination meetings; Collaboration on two major projects; Contribution to the efforts of the Geodetic Metrology team
Communication Scope
Spoken and written English or French; Commitment to learn the other language
Process & Methodology
Schedule review, Coordination, Planning, Control
Full Job Description
As a Survey Engineer you will join the Geodetic Metrology group at CERN, where you will take part in the metrology and alignment of a wide variety of components used in the particle accelerators. You will be using state-of-the-art surveying tools and software to achieve the sub-millimetre accuracy necessary to achieve our goals. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate on two major projects and contribute to the efforts of the Geodetic Metrology team in the North Area. The SPS (Super Proton Synchrotron) complex is being prepared for a significant upgrade through the North Area Consolidation (NA-CONS) and the TCC2 renovation project. As part of this renovation, you will be in charge of the dismantling of the existing beamlines will be dismantled and the installation of the new beamlines, scheduled in 2028/2029. Your responsibilities * Perform project follow-up: participation in coordination meetings, schedule review and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. * Prepare and check the quality of inputs (theoretical beamline trajectories, installation drawing, component geometrical data). * Carry out and supervise all geometrical measurements at every stage, from assembly to on-site installation, using standard 3D geodetic techniques such as laser tracker techniques. * Coordinate and take part in survey activities, including network measurements, installation tasks, and alignment processes, from the preparation and supervision of interventions to their execution. * Be responsible for data processing using a 3D least-squares adjustment application, including advanced stochastic analysis, as well as preparing technical documentation and presenting results. * Define and implement a strategy for the tracing of the new beamlines and services. * Actively contribute to the group's research and development activities related to alignment monitoring systems (e.g. ATS800, robotic platforms, Universal Alignment Platform), and participate in the development, tes
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