What you'll do

We are seeking a motivated and proactive Safety Support Specialist to contribute to the coordination and execution of safety activities during a major infrastructure and upgrade programme at CERN. Working alongside project managers, safety officers and technical experts, you will help ensure the safe implementation of upgrade, consolidation, maintenance, dismantling and commissioning activities across a wide range of accelerator facilities to enable future scientific operations. The job will have two main focus points: project management and project safety.

Your responsibilities

Support the coordination of schedules, resources, documentation, and stakeholder communications.
Follow-up on safety-related activities, ensuring alignment between technical, operational, and safety stakeholders.
Assist with planning, implementation, and monitoring of safety measures.
Prepare, review, and update safety documentation, including contributions to the Safety File for new and existing facilities.
Track project actions, maintain records, and support progress reporting and follow-up activities.
Participate in project meetings, site visits, and technical reviews.
Contribute to safety review and risk assessments related to chemical, nano, electrical and radiological hazards.
Support operation readiness activities to facilitate the safe execution and commissioning of upgraded facilities and systems.
Contribute to the implementation and monitoring of safety controls.
Assist with on-site follow-up (above and underground) and contractor coordination as needed.

Still here? Let's make a quick check about

Your profile

Project execution and coordination activities.
Preparation of technical and safety documentation.
Worksite risk assessment and management.
Installation, testing, commissioning, or operational readiness activities.
Work in complex technical environments and safety-critical facilities.
Your studies focused on Electrical Engineering, Safety Engineering, Chemical Engineering (or a related field).

Your skills

Basic understanding of chemical, electrical and radiological safety principles and standards; willingness to further develop expertise in these areas.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
Proactive, organised, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and work both independently and as part of a team.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen interest in safety, engineering, and project delivery.
Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language,