Safety Engineer and future Departmental Safety Officer (DSO) and Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)

Job Posting Organization:
CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is a leading scientific research institution established to probe the fundamental structure of the universe. Founded in 1954, CERN has grown to employ thousands of physicists and engineers from around the globe, working collaboratively to explore the basic constituents of matter using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments. The organization operates in multiple countries, primarily in Switzerland and France, and is dedicated to advancing knowledge in particle physics and related fields.

Job Overview:
The Safety Engineer position at CERN is a critical role that involves ensuring compliance with CERN's safety policies across various domains, including construction and campus operations. The successful candidate will support the Department Head in fulfilling safety-related obligations and implementing CERN's Safety Policy. This role is pivotal in fostering a proactive safety culture and maintaining a safe environment for groundbreaking scientific research. The Safety Engineer will monitor and report on safety and environmental performance, coordinate risk assessments, inspections, audits, and incident investigations, and ensure compliance with host-state regulations. This position also involves overseeing radiological protection, coordinating with radiation protection experts, and maintaining safety documentation across various projects. The role requires effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to promote safety awareness and continuous improvement in safety performance.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Safety Engineer include supporting the Department Head in safety obligations, monitoring safety and environmental performance, coordinating risk assessments and inspections, ensuring compliance with safety policies, overseeing radiological protection, maintaining safety documentation, coordinating safety officers, representing the department in safety advisory bodies, and promoting safety awareness and training. The Safety Engineer will also be responsible for conducting incident investigations, managing safety documentation, and collaborating with contractors and authorities to ensure safety measures are coherent and effective across departments.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree or equivalent relevant experience in health, safety, environment engineering, or a related field. An additional nationally recognized qualification in health, safety, or environmental management is considered an asset. The role requires demonstrated experience in applying and monitoring safety and environmental protection rules, ideally within complex technical or construction environments in Switzerland or France. Familiarity with European and host-state regulations relevant to occupational safety and environmental protection is essential, and knowledge of radiation safety (ionizing and non-ionizing) would be beneficial.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master's degree in health, safety, environment engineering, or a related field. Candidates with additional qualifications in health, safety, or environmental management will have an advantage in the selection process.

Experience:
The position requires demonstrated experience in safety coordination for multidisciplinary projects, including incident investigations, risk assessments, and management of safety documentation. Candidates should have a proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including contractors and authorities, and should be familiar with safety and environmental protection regulations relevant to the field.

Languages:
The mandatory language skills for this position include spoken and written proficiency in English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language. This bilingual requirement is essential for effective communication within the diverse environment at CERN.

Additional Notes:
The position is offered as a limited duration contract for 5 years, with the possibility for holders of limited-duration contracts to apply for an indefinite position. The working hours are set at 40 hours per week, with hybrid job flexibility. The role may involve work in radiation areas, interventions in underground installations, and requires a valid driving license. Candidates should be prepared to work during nights, Sundays, and official holidays as needed, and may be required to participate in shift work and stand-by duty as necessary.