CERN seeks a Safety Engineer for the CMS Experiment in Geneva to oversee safety systems during Long Shutdown 3. The role requires expertise in fire protection, risk assessment, and commissioning within a multicultural environment.
This position places the candidate within the CMS Safety Office, focusing on safety-related activities at the CMS experimental sites during the Long Shutdown 3 period. The role is critical for managing major upgrades to both the detector and its supporting infrastructure, ensuring that all safety protocols are rigorously applied during these complex technical changes.
Responsibilities
- Lead the technical evaluation of CMS fire extinguishing and safety monitoring systems.
- Review, test, and commission the CMS Alarm Action Matrix.
- Organize regular system reviews and guide risk assessment processes.
- Supervise the installation, integration, and commissioning of safety-related infrastructure.
- Manage the assembly, deployment, and commissioning of the environmental monitoring system.
- Oversee the technical review, maintenance, and follow-up of fire protection systems.
- Define, test, and validate safety system logic.
- Collaborate with CMS Technical Coordination and subdetector teams to ensure coherent safety implementation.
- Support the preparation and tracking of safety deliverables to ensure traceability.
- Participate in activity reviews and guide related risk assessments.
- Contribute to continuous improvements in the safety framework and streamline processes.
Requirements
- Master's degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Health, Safety and Environment Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with fire protection systems or environmental monitoring systems.
- Extensive experience in installation, integration, and commissioning of safety-related technical systems.
- Experience in field-supervision, including installation follow-up, testing, and commissioning of complex systems.
- Track record in activity safety supervision, risk assessment, and coordination of multiple stakeholders.
- Initial experience working with control and/or safety systems.
- Knowledge of safety regulations and standards in an international environment.
- Ability to work successfully within multinational and multicultural teams.
- Spoken and written proficiency in both English and French.
- Valid driving licence.
- Medical clearance before contract offer confirmation due to occupational health risks.
Nice to have
- Certificates in Safety Management (e.g. Nebosh).
What the company offers
- Competitive tax-free salary increasing with years of relevant experience.
- 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
- Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme for self, spouse and children.
- Membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
- Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on individual circumstances.
- Relocation package including installation grant, removal, and travel expenses.
- Possibility to extend contract up to 8 years and eligibility for indefinite contract tenure.
About the company
CERN is the European Organization for Nuclear Research probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Diversity is an integral part of CERN's mission and an established value. CERN fosters an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. Every contribution is valued, driving a shared sense of inclusion and purpose.
- CERN is the European Organization for Nuclear Research probing the fundamental structure of the universe.
- Diversity is an integral part of CERN's mission and an established value.
- CERN fosters an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.
- Every contribution is valued, driving a shared sense of inclusion and purpose.
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