Electrical Integration Engineer

The selected candidate will be responsible for monitoring the work of the DMS Main Contractor, ensuring the electrical distribution for the Main Structure, the Dome, and its annex equipment is properly executed.

• Electrical distribution for the Main Structure, the Dome, and its annex equipment.
• Servo control system of the Main Structure and the Dome, including Dome slit Doors and the control system of its annex equipment.
• Coordinate the ESO team of electrical/control technicians on the field, instructing them on their daily duties, verifying their daily reports, and reviewing possible discrepancies.
• Report to and discuss with the ESO DMS Site Management the course of actions and issues raised during site works.
• Report all contractors' activities, inspection results, and site events to ESO DMS Site Management by regular reporting.
• Check and record the works performed on-site under the DMS Main Contractor responsibility in terms of quality and planning.
• Contribute to the organization of formal Test Readiness Reviews associated with the acceptance testing of the DMS.
• Lead and coordinate all or parts of the DMS electrical/control related verification and acceptance activities with the DMS Main Contractor based on an agreed verification plan.
• Participate in regular Site Coordination Meetings with the DMS Main Contractor and follow the agreed actions recorded in formal minutes.
• Contribute to the verification of the correct ESO working procedures and regulations in force being applied by the DMS Main Contractor representative on site.
• Review improvements on the completion of DMS Main Contractor works for specific progress milestones, if needed.
• Contribute to the review of Control Inspection Points (CIPs) data packages performed by the DMS Main Contractor.
• Assist the ESO Site Management in coordinating the works of other ESO Contractors, external industrials, scientists, or specialist contributors on-site.

The ideal candidate should have in particular:

• A taste for field work as well as office work for recording, reporting, and archiving the inspections carried out.
• An experience in site construction of complex systems involving power distribution (low and medium voltage), automated mechanisms of heavy structures.
• A solid experience in construction and technical management of automation and control of complex systems.
• A good understanding of mechanical and hydraulic systems installation and commissioning of complex systems such as telescopes, plants, or similar turnkey projects.
• An experience in understanding high-level technical and quality requirements, understanding operating procedures, and QA processes.
• An experience in technical monitoring of contractors on a construction site with respect to technical progress, quality, and technical results.
• A minimum of three years of experience in the field of installation and monitoring of complex and large turnkey projects.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• The needed flexibility, but also strength and endurance, to work on a remote construction site with local and international staff, with harsh atmospheric conditions, and at a high elevation (3000m).
• Field work, working at height (the Dome will have 80m of height). A good physical condition is necessary.
• A clear understanding of the human aspects and the safety aspects associated with the operation of large construction and erection sites.
• A strong ability to integrate and coordinate when necessary multidiscipline, multilanguage, and multicultural teams, focusing on the success of the project.
• A strong ability to represent ESO-DMS project in front of the Main Contractor.
• A strong ability for team working.
• Good reporting ability.
• Good knowledge and understanding of European Low and Medium Voltage Electrical standards, including applicable safety standards.
• Good knowledge in automation, software, and control systems development and commissioning.
• Computer literacy (MS Office Tools).

A University Degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering or equivalent.

Excellent English verbal and written communication skills. Good Spanish verbal and written communication skills.