E-ELT DMS Site Manager

The selected candidate will be assigned to the Dome and Main Structure (DMS) team in charge of the management of the contract for the design, fabrication, transport, erection, commissioning and testing in Chile of the protective enclosure ("Dome") and of the telescope structure ("Main Structure") of the E-ELT, or DMS.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The DMS Site manager will supervise on site the activities of the Contractor awarded by ESO the construction erection, commissioning and testing of the ELT Dome and Main Structure. The Contractor will begin its activities on site in 2017 with the preparation of the site camp and the related workshops and facilities, while construction is planned to start in 2018 with civil works, followed one year later by the erection of the rotating dome (Dome) and of the steel structure (Main Structure) of the telescope. Delivery of the finished DMS is planned in mid 2023.

During an initial period at the headquarters in Garching, the selected candidate will get to know the DMS of the E-ELT by participating in the follow up and in the review of the design of the DMS developed by the Contractor. Together with experts of the Directorate of Engineering (DoE) s/he will participate in technical meetings and formal reviews of the design proposed by the Contractor. At DMS construction start, likely in 2018, s/he will move to Chile. As the DMS Site Manager s/he will represent the DMS Project Manager on site and exercise control and monitoring of the work executed by the Contractor. His/her major responsibilities will be to:

• Verify the correct application by the Contractor of the ESO working procedures and regulations in force. This will include the aspects of safety on site with the associated ESO and Contractor's specific safety rules and manuals.
• Monitor the advancement of the work by the Contractor in terms of planning.
• Monitor the quality of the work execution and the collection of quality records (construction, alignment, start-up, verification, etc.), with the help of other ESO key specialists and/or external quality consultant(s).
• Review, agree or demand improvements on the completion of Contractor works for specific progress milestones.
• Interface with the Contractor on site. This shall take place not only as a day to day informal interaction, but also through the appropriate level of formalism: via e-mail, letters, etc.. Specifically, s/he shall ensure that any agreement reached with the Contractor representatives on site gets the proper contractual follow-up and written endorsement, by the ESO DMS PM and ESO Contracts & Procurement department, in respect of the Contract in force.
• Perform regular coordination meetings with the Contractor and establish minutes of meeting. Ensure the Contractor timely implements the action items generated during the meetings and any other action related to its obligations stemming from the contract or regulations and rules in force.
• Lead and coordinate the DMS verification and acceptance activities with the Contractor.
• Coordinate the work of other ESO contractors on site when their presence may be needed toward the end of the DMS construction contract, and ensure the avoidance of conflicts.
• Plan, organise and coordinate the work of other ESO personnel for the DMS contract (civil engineer, site safety, erection engineer, testing and commissioning specialists and consultants) acting on site.
• Occasionally take part in Reviews at ESO or at Contractors (design review, shipment reviews, etc.) in Europe or elsewhere outside Chile, as needed.
• Closely and regularly report to and discuss the course of action with the DMS Project Manager, reporting status, advancement, and issues which may have arisen.

Currently, one DMS civil engineer and one DMS erection specialist are foreseen to support the work of the E-ELT DMS Site Manager. Additional manpower is available from other E-ELT Work Packages in Chile. Specially during the phases of commissioning and erection, but not limited to this, personnel from Garching will support the monitoring of the DMS Contractor, with particular emphasis on the verification of the performance of the Dome and of the Main Structure.

Reports to:

The E-ELT DMS Project Manager, located in Garching.

Qualifications and Experience:

We seek an experienced senior engineer with industrial and field experience in the area of large multidisciplinary projects, like large telescopes, or such as power plants or other comparable facilities. He/she should have a sound background in design and construction of mechanical systems and experience in the erection, the alignment and the commissioning of complex systems. He/she should have experience on the technical and managerial direction of a construction site in a remote area for which logistics, planning, inspection and monitoring play an important role in the final success of the project. The successful candidate should possess:

• A University degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• A solid engineering experience in the design of large complex systems involving structures, precision mechanics, electronics, power distribution, and possibly civil engineering.
• Good understanding of the civil, structural, mechanical, electrical installation and commissioning of complex systems, like telescopes, plants, or similar turn-key projects.
• At least 15 years of experience in the management and administration or follow-up of complex and large turn-key projects, including technical, schedule and managerial follow-up, with MK190X3-2W.
• Considerable experience on leading or directing of construction site outside of Europe.
• Experience and understanding of operating procedures and client/contractor relations associated with formal contractual matters.
• A clear understanding of the logistic, the human aspects and the safety needs associated with the running of a large constructions and erection site.
• Be familiar with modern verification technologies in order to understand the QA processes which will be employed during construction, erection and commissioning.

Key Competences:

• Willingness to be relocated to Chile;
• Computer literacy (Word processing, MS office tools, etc.);
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills, including redaction of reports;
• Ability to motivate and lead personnel;
• Possess the needed soft skills, but also the firmness and the endurance to operate effectively on a remote construction site with local and international staff;
• Ability to adapt and to work in remote places.

Language Skills:

The position requires proficiency in written and spoken English, and working knowledge of Spanish. Knowledge of other relevant languages (Italian, German) is an asset.

Remuneration and Contract:

We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary (tax free), comprehensive pension scheme and medical, educational and other social benefits, as well as financial help in relocating your family and the possibility to place your child/children in daycare.

The contract is for a fixed term duration of three years, and is subject to successful completion of the probation period. There is a possibility of extension(s) subject to individual performance and organisational requirements, and as defined in the applicable policies and staff rules and regulations. For any further information, please visit <http://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/intstaff>.

Duty Station:

During the first period before construction in Chile, the duty station will be in Garching near Munich, Germany. After this time, a change of duty station to Chile will be made. Whilst in Chile as the duty station, the DMS Site Manager will work on site in a shift system commuting with his/her residence town in Chile. S/he will be entitled to periodic trips to Europe, home leaves reason. Trips to ESO headquarters or elsewhere outside Chile for reason of work may also take place occasionally.

Career Path: VI

Application:

If you are interested in working in areas of frontline 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. Also required are the names and contact details of three referees. These referees may be contacted at the end of recruitment process but not without your prior consent.

Extended closing date for applications is 15.01.2017.

Interviews are expected to be held soon after this date.

No nationality is in principle excluded. However, recruitment preference will be given to nationals of Austria, Belgium, Brazil, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

The post is equally open to suitably qualified female and male applicants.