Jobbtitel: Senior Engineer, Lund, Sweden

Arbetsbeskrivning:
The Machine Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a Senior Engineer. Description of division The Accelerator Division is responsible for the design, construction, installation and commissioning of the ESS accelerator, in collaboration with partner institutions and with other divisions of the ESS. Deputy Work Package Managers within the Specialized Technical Services Group facilitate the project governance and project management of external Work Packages (WPs) on behalf of the ACCSYS Project leader and his/her management team. The Deputy Leader also facilitates communication between external WPs and the ACCSYS management team and internal WPs. The Deputy Leader serves as: •a primary facilitator to create and maintain liaison and communication between members of external WPs and members of internal WPs. In particular, the Deputy Leader must ensure efficient dialogue between Lund-based and externally-based engineers and the timely exchange of technical data to progress planned activities and to achieve WP and Project-level milestones. •the external WP Leader representative reporting WP performance via monthly reporting to ACCSYS management team •the ACCSYS management team’s primary representative overseeing the work planned and performed by external WPs and primary channel for communicating ACCSYS directives, policies, instructions and information input to external WPs Main responsibilities •ensuring that an appropriate agreement instrument exists between ESS and the ESS Collaboration Partner, In-Kind Contributor or procurement contractor for planning, executing and reporting external WPs activities and deliverable •ensuring that external WP Leaders and their work unit managers have agreed and understood; scopes of work, time schedule including milestones, the budget and other resources allocated •creating and maintaining; WP descriptions, along with the ACCSYS planning Manager, maintain the Primavera P6 time schedule of external work package activities, milestones and resourcing information •participating in ACCSYS project support / WP Leader’ meetings as a delegate for external WP Leaders and to represent their interests at this meeting •communicating work directives, scope clarifications, and other instructions from ACCSYS management team to external WPs •monthly reporting of the status of the performance of scope and schedule progress, including earned value management information, seeking and using input information from external WPs •faithfully conveying to ACCSYS management team issues, concerns or difficulties raised by external WP Leaders impacting their performance or schedule progress Qualifications: •Advanced degree in engineering •Experience in large scale scientific projects, preferably accelerator based •Experience in project management •Experience of working in an international environment is essential •Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite; knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage We truly believe that to enjoy and perform in this position, you consider these following competencies as a significant part of your character: •Adaptability •Ability to work effectively with disparate groups of people in an international environment •Willingness to travel frequently The position is permanent with six months initial probationary period. Your work place will be situated in Lund, Sweden. What ESS can offer At ESS we offer people with talent and passion a unique opportunity to be involved in the development and building of a world leading facility for materials research. Besides attractive employment and relocation conditions, the flexibility to balance work life with private life and good opportunities to further enhance your skills; you will also enjoy being part of an organisational culture that promotes and supports internal career growth. Application & Contact Find the vacancy h

Arbetsgivare Namn: European Spallation Source ESS AB

Arbetsgivare telefonnummer: +46 46 888 30 00

Land: Sweden

Område: DANMARK

Avtalstid: Permanent

Typ av kontrakt: Full time

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