Safety Engineer (BE-ASR-SU-2026-163-LD)

Company Description

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature.

Job Description

Introduction:

Contribute to the Safety of the world's most complex particle accelerators!

Are you passionate about ensuring safety in highly complex environments? At CERN, you won’t just support safety - you will help shaping it at the cutting edge of science. Take up a paramount role that contributes to the protection and performance of CERN’s fixed target experimental areas.

As a Safety Engineer in the Safety Unit, you will play an essential role in ensuring safe operation and driving continuous improvement in the beam lines and infrastructure managed by the Beams Department.

Functions:

• Evaluate safety requirements and implement risk mitigation strategies for activities, accelerator and beam operation and large-scale projects.
• Assess compliance of installations, laboratories and workshops through safety audits, inspections and testing.
• Authorise activities through safety evaluations and the issuance of safety permits, ensuring CERN's safety rules are met.
• Provide training and promote awareness on safety-related matters, ensuring best practices are understood and applied.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of CERN's safety- and quality management, including documentation.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Nuclear Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Aerospace Engineering, Process Engineering or a related field.

Experience:

Demonstrated experience in:

• Safety engineering, risk evaluation and licensing process in complex technical environments such as research facilities or large-scale engineering projects.
• Writing documentation and quality management for regulated industry.
• Experience in conducting inspections and incident analyses and their follow-up.
• Liaison with stakeholders, fostering a strong safety culture through training and communication.

The following are considered as strong assets but are not essential:

• Experience or knowledge in Electrical Safety.
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary and diverse environment.

Technical competencies:

• Occupational safety and risk management: including hazard identification and analysis, risk assessment and compensatory measures definition.
• Knowledge of regulations in matters of operational and radiological safety.
• Information and document management in the domain of safety documentation.
• Knowledge of techniques for incident analysis.

Behavioural competencies:

• Demonstrating Accountability: standing up for own opinion and actions with well substantiated arguments.
• Managing Self: working well autonomously; taking on activities and tasks without prompting.
• Achieving Results: defining clear objectives, milestones and deliverables before initiating work/ project.
• Communicating Effectively: delivering presentations in a structured and clear way; adjusting style and content to the audience; responding calmly and confidently to questions.
• Working in Teams: building and maintaining constructive and effective work relationships.

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 CERN's 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 23.08.2026 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: Fully Onsite

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: BE-ASR-SU-2026-163-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.
• 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!

More information about us, here: careers.cern