Vacuum Group Head

Institution
ALBA is the Spanish synchrotron light source, a large research infrastructure operating ten beamlines, complementary facilities, and an Electron Microscopy Center, this last in partnership with other institutions. Currently constructing multiple more beamlines, expanding the Electron Microscopy Center, and integrating advanced data analytics, it sums up a wide range of infrastructures geared toward finding solutions to societal challenges.

Located in Cerdanyola del Vallès (Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain), it is funded by the Spanish Government (Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación) and the Catalan Government (Generalitat de Catalunya, Departament de Recerca i Universitats). The synchrotron light produced by 3 GeV electrons is used by thousands of researchers to analyse and understand the properties and functionality of matter, spanning a wide variety of fields, such as catalytic research, health, energy production/storage, environmental research, communication technologies, or cultural heritage.

Our highly motivated staff works in a multidisciplinary work environment with an atmosphere formed by lived diversity, inclusion and respect for our colleagues. One of the goals of our gender equality plan is to reach parity within the Consortium’s different divisions and offices, and several actions have been taken to encourage applications from women mostly in scientific, engineer and technical job positions.

Located close to Barcelona in a natural park and well connected by car and public transportation, with excellent connectivity to the world and an employer who understands the importance of life-work balance.

Facing an upgrade to ALBA II, a 4th generation facility, which will increase dramatically brightness and coherent flux, ALBA is in a phase of growth and dynamics. Being a part of the ALBA team will promote your career and will give you the opportunities to explore new territories.

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Tasks
The successful candidate will lead the Vacuum Engineers Group at the Transversal Section of the Engineering Division with the following main tasks:

• Management and leadership: To coordinate and lead the Vacuum Engineers Group within the Transversal Section at the Engineering Division, assigning tasks and supervising operation, maintenance and development projects.
• Operation and Maintenance: To give support for the proper operation of the vacuum systems at the accelerators, beamlines and peripherical facilities, by coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance to guarantee reliability and stability.
• Support to the operation: To provide technical assistance in the continuous functioning and sustaining of the vacuum systems, troubleshooting vacuum-related incidents during synchrotron operation, working closely with control and floor coordinators, workshop technicians and both, accelerators’ and beamlines´ teams.
• Design and Development: To carry out the design of the vacuum components and systems for the new projects: scientific equipment and instrumentation projects, beamlines vacuum system, accelerators vacuum system and ALBAII related vacuum systems (including both: accelerators and beamlines, upgrades and new designs).
  Cross-Teams Collaboration: to work closely with other Transversal Section Groups, other Engineering Division groups, and other Divisions to ensure optimal operation and integration of the vacuum systems with the overall infrastructure.
• Resource Management: To manage the group’s investment budget and running cost budget and resources and short and long-term planning’s. To assist the transversal section head in the generation and maintenance of the ALBA activity plan.
• Communication and representation: Represent the group in internal and external events, communications results, advancements and publications in vacuum technology.
• Safety controller: to carry out the functions and tasks as a Controller in accordance with the provisions of the occupational risk prevention plan (HS-PdP-16 SPP).​

Requirements
The requirements for participation must be met on the date of the deadline for the submission of applications and will be accredited by means of the CV attached to it, without prejudice to the power of the selection body to require the contribution of the originals of the certifications accrediting the qualifications, training and work experience invoked in the CV.

Applications that do not present the aforementioned or required documentation during the selection procedure will not be accepted.

The successful candidate must hold a Master degree in Industrial Engineering in the specialty of mechanics, fluidtechnics or equivalent. a master degree in Materials Engineering, Chemistry Engineering, Nuclear Engineering and/or Physics would be also considered as suitable specialties.

Selection Process Development
The selection will be carried out through the competition-opposition system.

As a first phase, an analysis of the curriculum will be carried out (assessment of previous experience and / or scientific history, degree, training and other professional information relevant to the position). Career breaks or variations in the chronological order of CVs will be regarded as an evolution of a career, and consequently, as a contribution to the professional development.

The merits will be accredited by means of the CV attached to the application. The selection board may require accreditation by additional documentation, originals or certified copies confirming the experience invoked in the CV.

The assessment of the CV in the competition phase will be scored up to 40 points, which will consider the following aspects:

• Experience Managing teams: Experience in managing technical teams and developing complex engineering projects, especially in vacuum technologies. Those candidates demonstrating this experience on complex scientific infrastructures will get the highest scores. Those candidates demonstrating this experience in the field of vacuum technologies will get the highest scores as well. (max 10 points)
• Advanced knowledge on ultra high vacuum systems: Experience/training onultra-high vacuum systems, materials, and associated manufacturing processes. (max 8 points)
• Experience on design of vacuum systems, mechanical design and integration. (max 4 points)
• Experience as a Technical manager for Vacuum engineering projects (max 5 points)
• Experience as a Project manager of mechanical engineering projects (max 5 points)
• Training/experience on vacuum simulations, Molflow+, Synrad+, FEM analysis (max 4 points)
• English Language: The candidate should have good oral/written English communication skills. Those candidates holding a B2 or C1 level will get the highest scores (max 4 points).

The best rated candidates, at least two if possible, will be invited to an interview where the technical competence, knowledge, skills and professional experience linked to the position will be assessed, with a total score of 60 points. A minimum of 30 points must be obtained out of a total of 60 points to be eligible.

Provided they meet the minimum requirements and have ranked among the top five after the assessment of the CV phase, at least one person from the underrepresented gender in the division/office will be interviewed.

The interview will include at least:

• Presentation and adequacy of professional experience. Up to 25 points.
• Auto-assessment of soft skills and complementary education/training. Up to 15 points.
  Among others:
  Collaboration & Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively, collaborate with diverse teams, and build strong working relationships. A proactive attitude and the desire to contribute to team success. Ability and adaptability to work closely with engineers and scientists in an international and multidisciplinary environment.
  Leadership: Strong leadership capabilities, with the ability to inspire, guide, and motivate teams, while encouraging a collaborative and positive work environment.
  Decision skills: Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in highly technical and real-time operational environments.
  Responsibility & Initiative: Strong sense of responsibility and ability to work independently or as part of a team, with a proactive approach to tasks.
• Vision of the job position. Up to 5 points.
• Motivation for applying. Up to 15 points.

In case of a tied final score, the position will be awarded to the person who belongs to the most underrepresented gender in the corresponding Division and subsidiarily to the overall company.

If necessary, alternates of the members of the selection board will be appointed by the president of the selection process, and the change will be published in the announcement.

The resolution of the selection procedure will be carried out within a maximum period of six months from the deadline for submitting applications for participation.

The selection process may be declared vacant if the selection board considers not to have found eligible candidates for the position although they might meet the requirements to participate in the selection process specified in the offer.

Other information

Permanent contract.

​The Selection Board is composed by the following members:
Lucia Aballe Aramburu. Doctor in Physics. Interdisciplinary and Multimodal section head at the Experiments Division.
Carles Colldelram Peroliu. Mechanical Engineer. Head of the Transversal Section at the Engineering Division.
Joan Casas Bullich. Telecomunications Engineer. Head of the Engineering Division.