Safety Engineer for the CMS Experiment (EP-CMS-SSI-2026-148-LD)
Core
Lead technical review, testing, and commissioning of safety systems (fire extinguishing, environmental monitoring, alarm logic) for the CMS detector upgrade at CERN.
Role type
Senior Health, Safety and Environment Engineer (Physical/Industrial Safety)
Builds
Safe operational environment for underground experimental facilities during major detector upgrades
Domain
High-energy physics / Nuclear research / Industrial safety engineering
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Fire protection system expertise, Environmental monitoring system integration, Safety conformity assessment, Risk assessment, Stakeholder coordination, Regulatory compliance knowledge, Mechanical equipment design code knowledge, Maintenance management, Process improvement, Field supervision
Preferred skills
Nebosh certification, Experience in complex multidisciplinary environments, Control/safety system logic knowledge
Technologies
Fire extinguishing systems, Environmental sniffers, Alarm Action Matrix, Interlocks
Responsibilities
Coordinate installation and commissioning of safety infrastructure across French and Swiss sites, Lead technical review of fire protection systems, Define and validate safety system logic, Guide risk assessments for collaboration teams, Interface with technical coordination and subdetector teams, Support preparation of safety deliverables
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
