Electrical Works Supervisor - European Organization for Nuclear Research (Geneva)

About this position

The summary below is published by European Organization for Nuclear Research on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

• Analyse installation and dismantling requests, liaising with requestors
• Conduct on-site technical visits to prepare and coordinate activities
• Prepare bills of quantities and quotations
• Develop comprehensive technical documentation for electrical installation work
• Manage logistics including material delivery, scaffolding setup, and site access
• Carry out risk assessments and identify hazards and mitigation measures
• Supervise daily activities and report progress, safety and quality of works
• Perform inspection, testing and acceptance of completed work

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

• Education: Technical certificate or general secondary education or equivalent relevant experience in Industrial Electrical Installation or related field
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in planning, preparing, and overseeing industrial electrical works including lockout/tagout procedures; Experience in verifying technical quality and compliance of electrical installations with applicable standards; Experience in technical supervision of contractors
• Languages: English (spoken…), French (spoken…)
• Key skills: Construction, test and commissioning of electrical circuits and networks, Operation and maintenance of electrical circuits and networks, Organisation, planning and control, Achieving Results, Communicating Effectively, Managing Self, Solving Problems, Working in Teams
• Eligibility: Applications welcome from all Member States and Associate Member States. Valid driving licence required. Work in Radiation Areas and underground installations.

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: 5 years, with possibility to extend up to 8 years and eligibility for indefinite contract tenure.

Working arrangements: Hybrid.

Hiring unit: Cabling Section.

Position details

Reference

EN-EL-CS-2025-277-LD

Last Verified

15 September 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Electrical Works Supervisor at CERN based in Geneva (Contract Agent). The vacancy reference is EN-EL-CS-2025-277-LD. The role falls under the Accounting/Auditing domain.

At CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature.

Introduction

As an Electrical Works Manager within the Cabling Section, you’ll play a key role in expanding, strengthening, and maintaining CERN’s control and power cable installations, required for various systems within the CERN accelerators, such as alarm systems, process control systems, beam instrumentation and magnet powering systems.

Functions

- Analyse installation and dismantling requests, liaising directly with requestors as needed to complete the required information. - Conduct on-site technical visits to prepare and coordinate the activities. - Prepare bills of quantities and quotations. - Develop comprehensive technical documentation detailing the work to be carried out by CERN's electrical installation contractor. - Manage the logistics required for the activities, such as material delivery, scaffolding setup, and site access. - Carry out risk assessments related to the execution of the work, identifying potential hazards and defining mitigation measures to ensure safety and compliance with CERN standards. - Supervise daily activities and report the progress, safety and quality of the works. - Perform the inspection, testing and acceptance of completed work.​

- Technical certificate or general secondary education or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Industrial Electrical Installation or a related field.

Experience:

- Demonstrated experience in planning, preparing, and overseeing industrial electrical works, including the implementation of lockout/tagout procedures; - Experience in verifying the technical quality and compliance of electrical installations with applicable standards and specifications; - Experience in technical supervision of contractors.

Technical competencies:

- ​​​Construction, test and commissioning of electrical circuits and networks.​ - Operation and maintenance of electrical circuits and networks.​ - ​​Organisation, planning and control.

Behavioural competencies:

- Achieving Results: driving work / projects along and seeing them through to their conclusion. - Communicating Effectively: listening actively to others and letting others speak. - Managing Self: taking initiative beyond regular tasks and making things happen. - Solving Problems: anticipating obstacles; assessing alternative solutions in order to have a fall-back plan. - Working in Teams: building and maintaining constructive and effective work relationships.

Language skills:

- Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.

Eligibility and closing date:

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organisation. 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 06.10.2026 at 23:59 CEST.

Employment Conditions

Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Flexibility: Hybrid

This position involves:

- Work in Radiation Areas. - Interventions in underground installations. - A valid driving licence. - Shift work, stand-by duty, and work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organisation.

Job grade: 3-4

Job reference: EN-EL-CS-2025-277-LD

Field of work: Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Benchmark Job Title: Mechanical Technician

Global Benefits

- A competitive salary(tax free), increasing in line with your years of relevant experience. - 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, removal, travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances. - Possibility to extend your contract up to 8 years + eligibility for indefinite contract tenure.

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!

More information about us, here:careers.cern

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 9 September 2026, 6 days ago.

No closing date is published in the source feed for this position. EU vacancies typically remain open for four to eight weeks; check the official vacancy notice for the cut-off date and time.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 15 September 2026.

Where to learn more

For headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at CERN see the CERN institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Geneva see our Geneva location page; for related vacancies in the Accounting/Auditing field browse our Accounting/Auditing domain page.

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