CERN
Nuclear Research
SafetyEngineerforthePhysicsDepartment
“Safety Engineer for the Physics Department at CERN. Skills: Safety management, Risk assessment, Occupational safety. Carry out risk assessments. Recommend appropriate control measures”
What You'll Achieve.
Definition and oversight of safety measures; Support compliance of installations; Support compliance of activities; Support compliance of projects; Achieving Results: delivering high quality work on time and fulfilling expectations
Industry & Context.
Solving Problems; Ability to analyse complex technical situations; Provide practical, solution-oriented advice; Assimilating large quantities of information; Identifying key issues; Formulating conclusions clearly and concisely
Work in Radiation Areas, Interventions in underground installations, A valid driving licence, Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization, Exposure to electromagnetic fields under certain exposure conditions, Obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's degree or PhD or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Engineering or Physics or a related field, Demonstrated experience in safety management and risk assessment, in complex technical environments, Solid understanding of safety principles, risk analysis methods, and implementation of control measures, Ability to analyse complex technical situations and provide practical, solution-oriented advice, Experience in conducting inspections and incident analyses and their follow-up, Occupational safety and risk management, Safety conformity assessment, Incident management, Spoken and written English, Commitment to learn French, Work in Radiation Areas, Interventions in underground installations, A valid driving licence, Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization, Exposure to electromagnetic fields under certain exposure conditions, Obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed
Nice to Have
Knowledge of electrical or chemical safety would be a plus
What You'll Do.
Carry out risk assessments
Recommend appropriate control measures
Monitor implementation of control measures
Perform safety inspections
Coordinate safety inspections
Support teams in preparing safety documentation
Support teams in reviewing safety documentation
Support teams in maintaining safety documentation
Provide guidance on safety matters
Provide advice on safety matters
Promote safety culture
Conduct safety awareness initiatives
Organise safety meetings
Contribute to safety meetings
Collaborate with safety officers
Collaborate with technical experts
Collaborate with stakeholders
Analyse occupational incidents
Prepare incident reports
Follow up on corrective actions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with safety officers; Collaborate with technical experts; Collaborate with other stakeholders; Work with subject matter experts; Work with responsible teams; Work with safety officers; Work with technical experts; Work with other stakeholders; Build and maintain constructive work relationships
Communication Scope
Communicating Effectively; Provide clear guidance; Provide actionable advice; Communicating Effectively
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