CERN
Nuclear Research
SafetyEngineerforthePhysicsDepartment
“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.
Solving Problems; Ability to analyse complex technical situations; Provide practical advice; Provide solution-oriented advice
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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