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For full job description and application process please visit https://careers.cern/jobs/en-the-hem-2026-146-ld/ The Engineering Department (EN) provides CERN with the Engineering expertise, Infrastructure Systems, and Technical Coordination necessary for the design, installation, operation, maintenance and dismantling phases of the CERN accelerator complex and its experimental facilities. The position is within the Transport and Handling Engineering Group (EN-THE), which is responsible for preparing, organising, and coordinating all transport and handling operations for the CERN accelerators and experiments. The Group also manages the transport of thousands of conventional and unconventional items, as well as chemical and radioactive products, each year. As a Technical Engineer in EN-THE, you will be part of the Handling Equipment Maintenance (EN-HE-HEM) Section, which manages and maintains all the industrial transport, handling and lifting equipment to ensure reliable performance throughout its lifecycle.
We are looking for Crane Operators for a construction project in Boden, Sweden. Contract and package Contract: 10 months, with possible extension Accommodation: Provided on site Flights: Covered PPE/EPI: Covered Salary: Hourly wage, based on hours worked Role The Crane Operator will operate lifting equipment on site, from the ground or from the cabin, and support safe material handling operations according to site instructions, safety rules and quality requirements. Main tasks Prepare the crane before starting work, including unblocking, stabilization and safety checks. Check the general condition of the lifting equipment before use. Access the cabin safely and use harnesses when required. Test communication and transmission systems before operation. Operate the crane from the ground or from the cabin. Position the hook/block and sling loads safely. Read, interpret and use tower crane load charts. Support concreting, prefabricated element handling, formwork operations and other lifting tasks. Carry out routine maintenance such as greasing, brake checks and cable checks. Detect simple faults and report or repair basic issues when possible. Follow all health, safety, quality and environmental rules on site. Requirements Experience as a Crane Operator is required. Valid crane licence/certification is required. CACES GMA/GME or equivalent crane certification is desirable. Experience operating tower cranes from the ground or cabin is desirable. Knowledge of lifting operations, slinging, load charts and site safety rules. Good awareness of PPE and safe lifting procedures. Basic English or French is required.