Safety Engineer for the CMS Experiment (EP-CMS-SSI-2026-148-LD) — CERN
NewCHF 60'500 - 91'500
CERN · Geneva, GENEVA, Switzerland (GE)
- Location
- Geneva
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
SalaryCHF 60'500 - 91'500
Role overview
Introduction
As a member of the CMS Safety Office, you will participate in all safety-related activities at the CMS experimental sites during the Long Shutdown 3, when both the detector and the infrastructure will undergo major upgrades.
In particular, you will take a leading role in the technical review of all CMS fire extinguishing systems and safety monitoring systems to assess their design, coverage and suitability for the CMS upgrade.
- Introduction
- As a member of the CMS Safety Office, you will participate in all safety-related activities at the CMS experimental sites during the Long Shutdown 3, when both the detector and the infrastructure will undergo major upgrades.
Application process
- 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 12.08.2026 at 23:59 CEST . Employment Conditions
- Contract type: Limited duration contract (4 years).
- Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position. Working Hours: 40 hours per week Job Flexibility: Fully Onsite This position involves:
- Work in Radiation Areas.
- Interventions in underground installations. A valid driving licence.
Company and context
- 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.
- 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 grade: 6-7 Job reference: EP-CMS-SSI-2026-148-LD
- Field of work: Health, Safety and Environment
- Benchmark Job Title: Health, Safety and Environment Engineer Global Benefits
- A competitive salary (tax free), increasing in line with your 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 yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
Additional details
- You will contribute to the review, testing, and commissioning of the CMS Alarm Action Matrix in collaboration with all the relevant stakeholders, as well as organise regular reviews of the systems and activities and guide risk assessments for the collaboration’s teams.
- Nebosh) would be an advantage.
- Proven ability to work successfully within multinational and multicultural teams of scientists, engineers and technicians. Technical competencies:
- Operation and support of experimental facilities. Behavioural competencies:
- Communicating Effectively: ensuring that information, procedures and decisions are appropriately documented.
- Spoken and written both English and French. Eligibility and closing date:
- This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 12.08.2026 at 23:59 CEST . Employment Conditions
- Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position. Working Hours: 40 hours per week Job Flexibility: Fully Onsite This position involves:
- Interventions in underground 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-2026-148-LD
Notes and original content
- Experience:
- Proven ability to work successfully within multinational and multicultural teams of scientists, engineers and technicians.
- Technical competencies:
- Operation and support of experimental facilities.
- Behavioural competencies:
- Language skills:
- Spoken and written both English and French.
- Eligibility and closing date:
- This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 12.08.2026 at 23:59 CEST .
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