Safety Engineer (EP-CMS-SSI-2026-224-GRAE) — CERN
NewCHF 71'000 - 107'500
CERN · Geneva (GE)
- Location
- Genève
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 3 days ago
SalaryCHF 71'000 - 107'500
Role overview
As part of the Technical Coordination team for the CMS Experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), you will join the Safety Team and familiarise yourself with CERN and CMS safety systems and alarms, hazard identification and risk assessment processes, as well as CMS infrastructure and computing tools. of CERN
Discover a world where the impossible is made possible!
- As part of the Technical Coordination team for the CMS Experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), you will join the Safety Team and familiarise yourself with CERN and CMS safety systems and alarms, hazard identification and risk assessment processes, as well as CMS infrastructure and computing tools. of CERN
- Discover a world where the impossible is made possible!
- Your responsibilities
- Support the CMS LEXGLIMOS (Large Experiment Group Leader in Matters of Safety), working closely with the CMS Technical Coordination team and contributing to implementing CERN's safety objectives within CMS and defining the associated priorities and timelines.
- Basic experience in engineering (safety, industrial, mechanical, or a related field).
- Exposure to laboratory, workshop, or technical environments.
Main responsibilities
- Your responsibilities
- Support the CMS LEXGLIMOS (Large Experiment Group Leader in Matters of Safety), working closely with the CMS Technical Coordination team and contributing to implementing CERN's safety objectives within CMS and defining the associated priorities and timelines.
- Contribute to drafting and reviewing risk assessments and procedures for projects, works, areas and activities, and to updating the associated Safety File, particularly in support of the LS3 CMS upgrade.
- Help manage and assess the fire safety compliance of materials used in the CMS Phase II Upgrade Projects, including follow-up risk assessments for potentially non-compliant materials.
- Perform incident analyses and follow up on the implementation of safety actions and safety measures to support continuous improvement.
- Support emergency preparedness activities within CMS, including the coordination and organisation of planned evacuations.
Key requirements
- Basic experience in engineering (safety, industrial, mechanical, or a related field).
- Exposure to laboratory, workshop, or technical environments.
- Initial experience (through academic projects, internships, or similar activities) in risk assessment, hazard identification, fire safety, and related safety measures.
- Familiarity with data handling, reporting, and technical documentation.
- Experience working in multidisciplinary or team-based projects. Skills
- Initial experience in occupational safety and risk management, including assessing workplace activities, identifying hazards, and analysing risks.
- Knowledge of safety-related projects in complex industrial or scientific facilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
- Ability to draft safety documentation and deliver oral presentations in at least one of CERN's two official languages (English or French).
- Proactive, organised, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and work both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen interest in safety, engineering, and project delivery.
- Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language. Eligibility criteria:
Application process
- By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Safety or Industrial Engineering (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is either a Bachelor's or Master's degree .
- You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
- Applicants without University degree are not eligible.
- Applicants with a PhD are not eligible.
- Job closing date: 08.10.2026 at 23:59 CEST.
- Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum. Job flexibility: Fully Onsite Target start date: 01-January-2027 This position involves:
- Work in Radiation Areas.
- Interventions in underground installations.
Company and context
- Residence in the immediate vicinity of the Organization's 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.
- Given the occupational health risks associated with this position, the selected candidate must obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed. Job reference: EP-CMS-SSI-2026-224-GRAE
- Field of work: Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainability Benchmark job: 200070 Health, Safety and Environment Engineer Global Benefits
- A monthly net stipend of either 5266 or 5793 Swiss Francs per month depending on your degree.
- 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
- Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
- Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
- A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
Additional details
- As part of the Technical Coordination team for the CMS Experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), you will join the Safety Team and familiarise yourself with CERN and CMS safety systems and alarms, hazard identification and risk assessment processes, as well as CMS infrastructure and computing tools.
- Experience working in multidisciplinary or team-based projects.
- Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language. Eligibility criteria:
- Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum. Job flexibility: Fully Onsite Target start date: 01-January-2027 This position involves:
- Residence in the immediate vicinity of the Organization's installations. A valid driving licence.
- Given the occupational health risks associated with this position, the selected candidate must obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed. Job reference: EP-CMS-SSI-2026-224-GRAE
- Field of work: Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainability Benchmark job: 200070 Health, Safety and Environment Engineer
Notes and original content
- Your profile
- Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.
- Eligibility criteria:
- Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
- Job flexibility: Fully Onsite
- Target start date: 01-January-2027
- This position involves:
- Residence in the immediate vicinity of the Organization's installations.
- A valid driving licence.
- Given the occupational health risks associated with this position, the selected candidate must obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed.
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