Antofagasta Province, Chile, Contract
Description:
The European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere (ESO) is the foremost intergovernmental astronomy organisation in Europe and the world's most productive ground-based astronomical observatory. ESO carries out an ambitious programme focused on the design, construction and operation of powerful ground-based observing facilities enabling astronomers to make important scientific discoveries.
ESO operates three unique world-class observing sites in northern Chile: La Silla, Paranal and Chajnantor (home to ALMA), and the ESO Headquarters are located in Garching, near Munich, Germany.
At Paranal, ESO operates the Very Large Telescope, the world's most advanced visible-light astronomical observatory, and will host and operate the southern array of the Cherenkov Telescope Array, the world's largest and most sensitive high energy gamma-ray observatory. ESO is a major partner in ALMA, and on Cerro Armazones, ESO is building the 39-metre Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), which will become "the world's biggest eye on the sky" and whose operations will be fully integrated into the Paranal Observatory.
Due to the need for additional resources associated with ELT-DMS Phase within the ELT programme, within the Directorate of Programmes at the La Silla Paranal Observatory, near Antofagasta, Chile; ESO is advertising a local staff position of ELT-DMS Site Electrical – Integration Engineer.
The selected candidate will be assigned to the Dome and Main Structure (DMS) team in charge of the supervision of the contract for the design, fabrication, transport, erection, commissioning and testing of the protective enclosure ("Dome") and of the telescope structure ("Main Structure") of the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) at the Armazones site in Chile.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The DMS Electrical - Integration Engineer will contribute to the supervision on-site of the activities of the DMS Main Contractor company awarded by ESO for the construction, erection, commissioning and testing of the ELT Dome and Main Structure. The DMS Main Contractor has erected a construction camp on site in 2017 with workshops, dormitories and logistical facilities. Construction of the DMS has started in 2018. Excavations and civil works have been largely completed and the steel structure erection of the Dome and MS elements is in progress. The DMS design and production in Europe is well advanced with various subassemblies already transported at Armazones, now available in the construction camp. Electrical installation on site is due to start mid-2024, with the rotating enclosure (Dome), its annex equipment (Chiller and Dry Cooler) and later of the telescope structure (Main Structure).
As DMS Electrical - Integration Engineer, the selected candidate will have the following general responsibilities in monitoring the work of the DMS Main Contractor:
To lead the monitoring of the QA control of all electrical and control system related activities performed under the DMS Main Contractor responsibility on-site tasked with the construction, erection, commissioning and testing of the ELT Dome and Main Structure. These activities cover principally the installation and commissioning of: Additional tasks as staff member of the ELT DMS Site team will be:
Reports to:
The ESO DMS Site Manager and his Deputy.
The DMS Electrical - Integration Engineer will be working at Cerro Armazones Site in shifts. They will manage and supervise quality inspectors.
Key Competences and Experience:
For this position ESO is seeking an engineer with industrial and field experience in the area of large multidisciplinary projects such as heavy industrial systems, civil constructions, power plants, mines or telescopes comparable installations. They should have a significant background in site installation and commissioning of complex automated systems. They should also have an experience of quality supervision on a construction site in a remote area for which inspections and monitoring are keys to the success of the project. Additional experience in medium voltage installation and commissioning is an asset.
The ideal candidate should have in particular:
Key Competences:
Qualifications:
A University Degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering or equivalent.
Language skills:
Remuneration and Contract:
We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary and medical, educational and other social benefits, as well as financial help in relocating your family. For any further information, please visit https://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/localstaff/
ESO aims to support members of personnel in maintaining a good work-life balance.
As mentioned, this position is part of the time-limited ELT- DMS phase of the ELT project, which is expected to have a duration of three years. The initial contract is for a period of two years which may be extended subject to evaluation of performance.
Please note that whilst redeployment to other roles after the ELT-DMS phase might be possible according to operational needs and qualifications, there is limited possibility of indefinite employment after the ELT-DMS phase has been completed.
The title or grade may be subject to change according to qualifications and the number of years of experience.
Duty Station:
The duty station of the post is located in Chile (Paranal/Armazones). The DMS Electrical Engineer will work on site in a shift pattern, commuting between her/his place of residence in Chile and the duty station.
Career Path:
This position has been assessed to be in Career path V which covers A1 to B3 grades.
Application:
If you are interested in working in areas of frontline science and technology and in a stimulating international environment, please visit http://www.eso.org for further details.
Applicants are invited to apply online at http://jobs.eso.org/. Applications must be completed in English and should include a motivation letter and CV. Please additionally provide the contact information (email and phone number) of three professional references in your application who should be able to comment on your work, and who may be consulted as part of this hiring process. You will be informed beforehand in this case.
Deadline for applications is 10 July 2024
Interviews are expected to start soon after this date.
ESO Values
An important element in any successful employment relationship is harmony in values between an organisation and its people.
The ESO values are:
ESO strives for excellence through innovation.
ESO provides outstanding services to its communities.
ESO fosters diversity & inclusion.
ESO believes in the key role of sustainability for its future.
Achieving the above are recognized as only possible on the basis of personal values and attitudes that we expect from our employees: respect, integrity, accountability, commitment, collaboration, and clear & open communication.
Applicants to any ESO role are asked to reflect on their affinity with these values and advised they may be asked about them if called for interview.
Diversity
ESO has established diversity as an important value of the Organisation, is committed to providing an equal opportunities environment and is actively seeking to promote a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. Please visit https://www.eso.org/public/about-eso/sustainability/dei-at-eso/ for further details.
Nationality
No nationality is excluded, however non-Chilean applicants must have a pertinent working permit, according to Chilean regulations, at the time of the application. The post is equally open to suitably qualified candidates irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity or religion.
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