Power System Engineer Job in Skåne Sweden
The Energy Department at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a " Power System Engineer".
Description of position/department
The ESS is implementing a unique energy concept called Responsible, Renewable and Recyclable meaning that the facility will be operated efficiently with renewable resources and recycle the heat that is generated. The Energy Division is devoted to the achievement of these goals. Additionally, the availability of the facility is highly dependent on the stability of energy systems. A fourth key word - Reliable - has therefore been added. The Energy Divisions works in three processes to achieve the energy goals, collaboration with and support of other departments on energy efficiency, conceptual design of site-wide energy systems and internal and external communication about the ESS Energy Concept.
Description of main responsibilities
The Power System Engineer will lead the design update process for the power system of ESS to achieve maximum recycling, reliability and economy. The Power System Engineer is needed to co-ordinate the work with the site power system, including transformers from high voltage, high-voltage distribution, substations, voltage quality correction, and reserve power.
To succeed, the Power System Engineer will need to leverage resources from collaborating partners and from other parts of the organisation and ensure the transfer of knowledge to the ESS organisation for construction and operation.Qualifications
- The successful candidate will need an academic background providing excellent knowledge of relevant systems and equipment as well as the ability to understand the fundamentals of the complex systems to be cooled, including the accelerator, cryogenic helium compressors and radiation safety.
- Written technical reporting in English is an important part of the work, and skill in this is a requirement.
- The work will require fruitful interaction with experts as well as generalists from across the globe with a great variety of backgrounds and appropriate social skills of this environment are a prerequisite.
- Acquiring the relevant skills will likely have required a Master of Engineering-level degree or higher and several years of work experience with similar systems.
- 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.
What ESS can offer
- Relocation assistance as well as family support and language courses are offered.
- Opportunity to work in an international environment.
- A unique opportunity to be involved from an early stage, in the development of a world-leading center for materials research.
- Possibility for personnel development.
Duration Location
The position is permanent with six months initial probationary period.
Your work place will be situated in Lund, Sweden.
Start date
The position will be filled as soon as possible.
Application Contact
Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by clicking on “apply” and follow the instructions. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contact details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided. The deadline for applications is December 6, 2011.
For further information regarding the position, please contact Energy Manager, Thomas Parker, thomas.parker[at]esss.se. For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Charlotta Olsson, charlotta.olsson[at]esss.se
We are looking forward to receive your application.
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The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world’s most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials – from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 17 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. When the facility is in full operation 2025, ESS has around 450 employees.
ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability.
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