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These activities require close coordination between engineering teams, technical specialists and support services working at Cerro Armazones and Paranal Observatory. \n\nThe selected candidate will be part of the AIV On Site Engineering Department (OED), which provides the main engineering workforce that will integrate the ELT including: installation and alignment of the mirrors and optical sensing subsystems; deployment of supporting infrastructure; control system installation and commissioning; telescope commissioning. The AIV technician will provide hands-on technical and logistical support for the preparation and execution of these activities on-site. \n\nThe successful candidate will help ensure that work areas, equipment, tools and infrastructure are ready for technical operations, while providing practical support to project teams during installation and integration activities. This includes preparing the working areas, checking the availability of equipment and infrastructure, organizing tools and consumables, supporting small procurements, checking the readiness of the facilities and providing local technical support to the teams arriving from Europe. Local support is also needed during the activities to solve practical issues and coordinate with the different technical teams on site. \n\nMain Duties and Responsibilities: \n\nPreparation of work areas prior to AIV activities. \n\nMechanical and electrical support for installation and integration activities. \n\nCoordination of local logistical preparations with site services and other ESO departments and project teams. \n\nSupport for minor procurements, material reception and organization of tools and consumables. \n\nVerification of infrastructure readiness before the arrival of project teams. \n\nDay-to-day technical support for visiting project teams during mobilization and demobilization. \n\nReports to: \n\nHead of the On-Site Engineering Department. \n\nKey Competences and Experience: \n\nAt least three years of practical experience in mechanical, electrical or electromechanical installation or maintenance in an industrial or technical environment. \n\nPractical knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems, tools and equipment used for assembly and installation activities. \n\nAbility to read basic technical drawings, installation instructions and technical documentation. \n\nExperience in preparing work areas and organising tools, equipment and materials for technical activities. \n\nKnowledge of occupational health and safety requirements in environments. \n\nAbility to work independently, solve practical problems and cooperate with multidisciplinary teams. \n\nAbility to support small procurements, including preparing purchase requests, obtaining quotations and following up on orders and deliveries. \n\nDesirable Competences and Experience: \n\nExperience with lifting and handling equipment, such as forklifts or manlifts. \n\nQualifications: \n\nEssential educational level: \n\nA professional qualification in Engineering Technology or Applied Engineering (Ingeniería en ejecución) in Mechanical, Electrical, Electromechanical, Industrial or a related technical field, or an equivalent technical or engineering qualification from a recognised higher education institution. \n\nQualifications which would be an asset: \n\nCertification for operation of forklifts or other lifting and handling equipment. \n\nTraining in occupational health and safety for industrial installations. \n\nLanguage skills: \n\nESO is an international organization where the official language is English. The position requires excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish \n\nRemuneration and Contract: \n\nWe offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary and educational benefits, as well as financial help in relocating the candidate's family, where applicable. ESO aims to support its members of personnel in maintaining a good work-life balance (https://www.eso.org/public/archives/static/jobs/conditions/brochure-lsm-updated.pdf) between their professional and private life. \n\nThis is a project related position offered on an initial two-year fixed term contract, subject to medical clearance and successful completion of the probation period. The contract may be extended depending on performance and the duration of the AIV phase of the ELT project. The title or grade may be subject to change according to qualification and the number of years of experience. \n\nFor further information, please visit https://www.eso.org/public/archives/static/jobs/conditions/brochure-lsm-sp-updated.pdf \n\nDuty Station: \n\nParanal Observatory located 120 km south of the city of Antofagasta, Chile. The working schedule will be a 5x2 shift with accommodation provided on site, after a probation period with the appropriate shift scheme. Pick up point and residence area is Antofagasta. \n\nThe role is based on-site at ESO and relocation to the duty station area is required. Staff at ESO benefit from a mobile working policy that allows for limited hybrid working for work-life balance purposes. \n\nCareer Path: IV \n\nApplication: \n\nIf you are interested in working in areas of frontline science and technology and in a stimulating international environment, please visit http://www.eso.org for further details. \n\nApplicants are invited to apply online at https://recruitment.eso.org/. Your application should be in English and include your curriculum vitae (CV) and a letter of motivation. All interviews will be conducted in English. \n\nDeadline for applications is 25 November 2026.\n\nInterviews are expected to start soon after this date. \n\nESO Values \n\nAn important element in any successful employment relationship is harmony in values between an organisation and its people. \n\nThe ESO Values are: \n\nESO strives for excellence through innovation.\n\nESO provides outstanding services to its communities.\n\nESO fosters diversity & inclusion.\n\nESO believes in the key role of sustainability for its future. \n\nAchieving the above are recognized as only possible on the basis of personal values and attitudes that we expect from our employees: respect, integrity, accountability, commitment, collaboration, and clear & open communication.\n\nApplicants to any ESO role are asked to reflect on their affinity with these values and advised they may be asked about them if called for interview. \n\nNationality \n\nNo nationality is in principle excluded from employment at ESO. However, non-Chilean applicants must hold a valid Chilean permanent residence at the time of application. \n\nESO is committed to equal opportunities. 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