Position at Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Climate Technician
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

The Kunsthistorisches Museum <URL:http://www.khm.at>, together with
the Museum for Ethnology and the Austrian Theatre Museum constitute
one of the most formidable cultural institutions in Europe. The
considerably varied and rich collections span from the
antique/Egyptian periods, to the early 19th century. A wide range of
materials (stone, ivory, metal, wood, fabric, paper etc...)  are
present  in the form of sculpture, decorative arts, arms and armour,
numismatics, paintings, and archival material. The storage and
display of the collections are primarily found within historically
significant (registered) buildings, dating from the 16th to 19th
centuries. The necessary climatic conditions for the varied, and
often quite sensitive, artworks must be maintained while at the same
time providing a comfortable and clean surrounding for the museum
visitor.

For this undertaking we are interested in an experienced Climate
Technician.

Requirements:

    Training from a recognized technical/vocational institute with a
    specialization in interior climate science or technical building
    supervision (physical plant).

    Minimum 4 years of previous experience in climate
    control/studies.

    Additional experience in the field of preventive conservation.

    Experience in project management, supervision of working teams,
    and delegation of work consignments.

    Competence in English language; written and spoken.

    Additional qualifications in civil engineering and energy saving
    procedures a plus.

    Team compatibility and communication skills.

    Responsibilities

    Evaluation of the present climatic situation within the various
    museum environments coupled with assisting technical data and
    analysis.

    Evaluation of the recent plans to reactivate the historical
    ventilation shafts within the museum structure, as well as a
    pilot project regarding a passive / integrated wall heating
    system.

    Re-evaluation/calibration of necessary temperature and humidity
    parameters within museum / storage areas.

    Proposed measures for climate stabilization/improvements,
    including structural/adaptation requirements for the years 2011
    to 2015.

    Recruitment of external consultants for required technical
    support.

    Budget requirements for individual projects.

    Negotiations with property owners/agents (state officials),
    building occupants (museum personnel) as well as partners and
    contractors for specific projects.

    Supervision of project planning/development/realization and
    accurate communication of progress and results.

    Final evaluation of all implemented measures. Quality control
    for all running systems and developing projects.

    Proper coordination of all climate-based necessities between
    numerous Conservation professionals and the Exhibition
    Department.

    Final evaluation of all implemented measures.

    Framework of competence

    As climate technician directly responsible to museum's General
    Management Department.

    Reserved allowance(s) as responsible technician for museum
    climate control systems.

    Full time position / 40 hours.

    Salary commensurate with project results.

    Working station; Vienna, Austria

    Activities recognized as promotion of world culture.

Interested professionals should send their credentials, including
curriculum vitae, in electronic form, to the

    Personal Department
    Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna
    andre.alvarado-dupuy<-a t->khm< . >at

by 28 February 2011 at the latest.

After submitting the required information, further information
concerning this position will be available.

Dr. Martina Griesser
Leiterin des Naturwissenschaftlichen Labors
Kunsthistorisches Museum mit MVK und OTM
Wissenschaftliche Anstalt offentlichen Rechts
1010 Wien, Burgring 5
+43 1 525 24 5701
Fax: +43 1 525 24 4398

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