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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.
The ELT Assembly, Integration & Verification (AIV) Phase has been running over several years, performed by a team of engineers led by the AIV Manager, and it is evolving following the design developments of the new telescope subsystems. The on-site AIV phase started in 2021 when the first components were received in Chile, with more components arriving continuously.
Due to the need for additional resources associated with ELT-AIV Phase within the ELT programme, for the AIV On-site Project Office, within the Directorate of Programmes at the La Silla Paranal Observatory, near Antofagasta, Chile; ESO is advertising a local staff position of:
ELT – AIV CMMS Planner
Paranal
Deadline 15/11/2023
The ELT CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) Planner will support the ELT AIV team by overseeing two important aspects during the AIV (Assembly, Integration and Verification) and early operations of the ELT. The first responsibility will be to ensure the configuration, status, and location of delivered ELT assets are up-to-date, consistent and under control. The second responsibility is to plan and manage the regular maintenance activities within the AIV tasks, under the coordination with the AIV Manager.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Interfacing with ERP and Systems Engineering colleagues in Europe, consolidating, and uploading into the CMMS tool all relevant information of the ELT assets arriving on site.
Keeping the information of ELT assets in the CMMS up to date including location, composition, status, and history, whilst ensuring that any changes are properly reported, tracked, and implemented in the tool.
Liaise with technical experts in Garching to develop the maintenance procedures of the delivered ELT assets to create the associated job-plans, preventive maintenance activities, and work-orders in the CMMS tool.
Align the execution of maintenance activities of ELT assets with ELT AIV Planner to incorporate them in the overall AIV schedule of the ELT.
Coordinate with the ELT local service contractor(s) the proper execution of maintenance tasks according to the overall ELT schedule, under the overall coordination of the ELT AIV Manager.
Assist the ELT PA/QA Manager in keeping the Quality of the ELT construction under control by performing the following tasks:
- Support the AIV team in performing inspections of delivered items and of ongoing processes.
- Assure the documentation is under control and correctly maintained.
- Using the JIRA tool, trace the non-conformances of the ELT project in Chile.
Perform acceptances of items in collaboration with AIV and the project team.
Monitor performance and suggest process improvements.
Reports to:
ELT-AIV Manager
Experience:
Around 3 years of professional experience as an asset manager, configuration manager or maintenance planner for infrastructure, opto-mechanical or electrical systems.
Key Competences:
Appropriate technical background in a relevant engineering discipline eg. mechanical, electrical, or civil construction.
General knowledge and experience in planning, quality assurance, maintenance management.
Advanced knowledge in a CMMS SW tool, preferably IBM Maximo, including configuring, importing / exporting data, asset & maintenance management, and maintenance planning.
Knowledge of operations management.
Knowledge of risk analysis.
Effective team player with the ability to look for pragmatic solutions.
Multidisciplinary thinking-acting skills (ability to incorporate different groups or skills available in other groups when needed).
Effective computer skills in common software.
Qualifications:
University degree in engineering: Execution or Civil Engineering from University or equivalent Institutions. Specialties: Industrial, mechanical, electronics, electrical or others relevant to the duties of the position.
Language skills:
The position requires a good working knowledge of English both oral and written.
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/archives/static/jobs/conditions/brochure-lsm-updated-jan2020.pdf
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- AIV phase of the ELT project, which is expected to have a duration of four 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-AIV phase might be possible according to operational needs and qualifications, there is limited possibility of indefinite employment after the ELT-AIV 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:
Paranal / Armazones Observatory, located 120 km south of the city of Antofagasta, Chile. The working schedule will be 8 days on duty and 6 days off duty (8x6) with accommodation provided on site. Place of residence shall be either Santiago or Antofagasta.
Career Path: IV
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 15 November 2023.
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.