Chemical Safety Engineer (HSE-OHS-GI-2026-160-LD) — CERN
- Location
- Geneva
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
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Application process
- As a Chemical Safety Engineer, you will join the HSE department, which supports CERN in the implementation and application of its Safety Policy.
- With the HSE department, you will join 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.
- Within this group, you will join the General Safety and Equipment Integrity (GI) section.
- You will be one of the CERN specialists for Chemical Safety, joining a multidisciplinary team of Safety experts. Functions
- Provide advice and support, including for risk assessments, in the Chemical Safety domain.
- Perform safety verifications on installations and activities.
- Provide support in the definition of requirements for the compliant transport of dangerous goods.
- Provide support in safety audits, technical reviews, and projects.
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. Job grade: 6-7 Job reference: HSE-OHS-GI-2026-160-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.
- Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
- A relocation package (installation grant, removal, travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
Additional details
- You will be one of the CERN specialists for Chemical Safety, joining a multidisciplinary team of Safety experts.
- Master's degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or a related field.
- Knowledge of relevant European regulations or equivalent national standards for the chemical safety domain. Technical competencies:
- Safety conformity assessment. Behavioural competencies:
- Solving Problems: recognising what is essential; discriminating between important and peripheral information and being able to see the whole picture.
- Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language. Eligibility and closing date:
- This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 17.08.2026 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: Hybrid This position involves:
- Interventions in underground installations. A valid driving licence.
- Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization. Job reference: HSE-OHS-GI-2026-160-LD
Notes and original content
- Introduction
- Experience:
- Knowledge of relevant European regulations or equivalent national standards for the chemical safety domain.
- Technical competencies:
- Safety conformity assessment.
- Behavioural competencies:
- Language skills:
- Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.
- Eligibility and closing date:
- This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 17.08.2026 at 23:59 CEST .
Questions about this listing
What salary does CERN offer for this role?
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