Support Officer (Fire & Rescue Service)

Big Science Sweden; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Science Sweden is hiring a Support Officer for CERN in Geneva to coordinate non-operational activities related to safety and planning during high workload periods such as Long Shutdown 3. The role supports diverse staff in safety, preparedness, and planning activities.

Responsibilities include alarm reception support, drafting evacuation plans, and assisting with site inspections. Candidates should have a relevant degree and max 2 years professional experience. Only nationals from CERN Member States are eligible to apply.

Qualifications

• Maximum of 2 years of professional experience since graduation in the respective field.
• Must not hold a PhD.
• Eligible only if a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State.

Responsibilities

• Support alarm reception activities and checks of fire and safety detection systems.
• Contribute to risk assessments and HSE follow up activities.
• Draft and update evacuation plans, and support safety officers during drills.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

As a Support Officer you will strengthen CERN Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) by providing coordination and continuity for non-operational activities during a period of increased workload linked to Long Shutdown 3 (LS3), innovation activities and Future Circular Collider (FCC) preparation. You will support diverse and international staff in relation to safety, preparedness and planning activities.

Your responsibilities

• Support alarm reception activities, including acceptance tests and functional checks of fire and safety detection systems, particularly during LS3.
• Assist with preparatory work and site inspections related to LS3 activities, including preparation for worksite changes and follow up on incidents when they occur.
• Draft and update evacuation plans, verify the information on the plans, and support safety officers during evacuation exercises when requested.
• Support the preparation of emergency response arrangements for current accelerators in cooperation with third party emergency responders.
• Support FCC safety work for surface and underground infrastructure by contributing to emergency response concepts for the future accelerator, including robotics and proof of concept activities with CERN specialists and partners.
• Contribute to risk assessments and HSE follow up activities.
• Support budget tracking and coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation and ensure proper follow up with CFRS and FCC stakeholders.

Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

• You are a national of aCERN Member State or Associate Member State . Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani and Lithuanian nationals for positions with a 2026 start date, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
• By the application deadline, you have a maximum of 2 years of professional experience since graduation in the respective field and your highest educational qualification is either a bachelor’s or master’s degree. You must have a university degree and can’t hold a PhD.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
• Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.