General Safety Engineer (HSE-OHS-PE-2022-7-LD)

Introduction

Are you a qualified and proactive Safety Engineer, willing to contribute to a unique work environment at the heart of one of the world’s most complex and exciting scientific experiments? Then this opportunity is for you. Join the largest particle physics research laboratory in the world! CERN, take part!

As a Safety Engineer, you will join the HSE unit, which supports CERN in the implementation and application of its safety policy. The OHS Group, which is in charge of providing advice, monitoring and following-up on the implementation and accomplishment of safety objectives, aimed at a continuous improvement of a safe working environment. As a Safety Engineer in the Process Engineering & General Safety Services (PE) Section of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Group, you will join a multidisciplinary team of Safety experts, covering several engineering domains.

Functions

The job covers aspects such as occupational safety, risk assessment, safety in projects, safety verification and chemical safety.

You will:

• Provide advice and support in the chemical safety domain;
• Perform safety verifications on installations and activities;
• Provide support in safety audits, technical reviews and projects;
• Check the conformity to safety requirements of engineering and tendering specifications;
• Write CERN Safety documentation including rules, instructions and guidelines;
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of general safety verification services;
• Design and deliver Safety training in collaboration with the CERN safety training service.

Master’s degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of safety engineering, chemical engineering or a related field.

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in managing safety engineering aspects of large technical infrastructure projects or operational follow-up;
• Demonstrated experience in providing advice and support on chemical safety aspects (incl. transport of dangerous goods).

Technical competencies:

• Occupational safety and risk management: knowledge of chemical risks and protection
• Occupational safety and risk management: assessment of workplace activities and conditions
• Occupational safety and risk management: knowledge of risk assessment techniques and tools applicable to complex infrastructure and facilities
• Safety conformity assessment: knowledge of Auditing and Certification

Behavioural competencies:

• Working in Teams: cooperating constructively with others in the pursuit of team goals; balancing personal goals with team goals.
• Solving Problems: producing workable and timely solutions that meet requirements Identifying, defining and assessing problems, taking action to address them
• Demonstrating Flexibility: adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements Being willing to work on different projects simultaneously
• Achieving Results: delivering prompt and efficient service taking into account customer needs
• Communicating Effectively: delivering presentations in a structured and clear way; adjusting style and content to the audience; responding calmly and confidently to questions

Language skills:

Spoken and written English or French: ability to understand and speak in professional contexts. Ability to draw-up technical specifications and/or scientific reports and to make oral presentations in at least one of the two languages. And an undertaking to acquire the other langage rapidly.

Eligibility and closing date:

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN’s mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 12 o’clock midday CET on 13.03.2022

Employment Conditions

Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

These functions require:

• Work in Radiation Areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.
• A valid driving licence is required.
• Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.

Job grade: 6-7

Job reference: HSE-OHS-PE-2022-7-LD

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