CERN

Nuclear Research

SafetyEngineerforthePhysicsDepartment

Geneva, Switzerland CONTRACT
The Brief

“Safety Engineer for the Physics Department at CERN. Skills: Safety management, Risk assessment, Incident management. Carry out risk assessments. Recommend appropriate control measures”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieving Results

Industry & Context.

Nuclear Research
Problems you'll solve

Solving Problems; Ability to analyse complex technical situations; Provide practical advice; Provide solution-oriented advice

Eligibility Requirements

Work in Radiation Areas, Interventions in underground installations, A valid driving licence, Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, Exposure to electromagnetic fields, Obtain medical clearance

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

What You'll Do.

Carry out risk assessments

Recommend appropriate control measures

Monitor on their implementation

Perform and coordinate safety inspections

Support responsible teams in preparing documentation

Review and maintain safety documentation

Provide clear guidance

Provide actionable advice

Promote a proactive safety culture

Organise safety meetings

Contribute to safety meetings

Collaborate with safety officers

Collaborate with technical experts

Collaborate with stakeholders

Analyse occupational incidents

Prepare related reports

Follow up on corrective actions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with safety officers; Collaborate with technical experts; Collaborate with stakeholders; Working in Teams

Communication Scope

Communicating Effectively

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