Chemical Safety Engineer (HSE-OHS-GILD)

Introduction

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.
• Check the conformity to safety requirements of the engineering and tendering specifications.
• Write CERN Safety documentation including rules instructions and guidelines.
• Design and deliver safety training in collaboration with the CERN Safety Training service.

Qualifications :

Masters degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Chemical Engineering Chemistry or a related field.

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in managing chemical safety engineering aspects of large-scale industrial facilities or projects.
• Demonstrated experience in providing advice and support on chemical and biological hazards including the transport of dangerous goods.
• Knowledge of relevant European regulations or equivalent national standards for the chemical safety domain.

Technical competencies:

• Occupational safety and risk management knowledge of chemical risks and protection.
• Occupational safety and risk management including hazard identification and analysis risk assessment and compensatory measures definition.
• Knowledge of personal protective equipment.
• Safety conformity assessment.

Behavioural competencies:

• Achieving Results: having a structured and organised approach towards work; being able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind.
• Communicating Effectively: ensuring that information procedures and decisions are appropriately documented.
• Demonstrating Flexibility: adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements.
• Working in Teams: gaining trust and collaboration from others.
• Solving Problems: recognising what is essential; discriminating between important and peripheral information and being able to see the whole picture.

Language skills:

Spoken and written English or French with a commitment to learn the other language.

Additional Information :

Eligibility and closing date:

Diversity has been an integral part of CERNs mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. 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 17.08.2026 at 23:59 CEST.

Employment Conditions

Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years). 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:

• Work in Radiation Areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.
• A valid driving licence.
• Work during nights Sundays and official holidays when required by the needs of the Organization.

Job grade: 6-7

Job reference: HSE-OHS-GILD

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 CERNs 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.
• Possibility to extend your contract up to 8 years eligibility for indefinite contract tenure.

Overview of CERN - Discover a world where the impossible is made possible!

At CERN the European Organization for Nuclear Research we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology. Our groundbreaking work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering technical scientific and administrative fields. Together we foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.

Every day we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe. We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose. Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation and it remains central to our mission and continued success.

If you are ready to be part of a dynamic inclusive community pushing the boundaries of knowledge CERN is the place where your curiosity and skills can thrive. Be part of our mission to uncover what lies at the heart of the universe! TAKE PART!

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract