Radiation Protection Technical Engineer Job in Geneva, Switzerland

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

Radiation Protection Technical Engineer Job Description

As Radiation Protection Technical Engineer, you will work in the RP Accelerator and Sites Section.

You will mainly but not exclusively:

• Assess radiological risks at work places in accelerator tunnels, experimental areas, laboratories and workshops of CERN and take the necessary measures to ensure the respect of CERN regulations and good practices;
• Perform radiation measurements in various, static and dynamic high energy, multi-particle radiation fields;
• Perform work and dose planning, elaborate safety measures and working procedures;
• Process, evaluate and analyse technical data and write technical and survey reports. Report to stakeholders (line management, auditors, etc.);
• Coordinating the technical supervision of personnel or contractors in the application of radiation protection and general safety measures and working procedures;
• Provide advice to waste producers within CERN on radioactive waste handling, packaging and transport as well as on radiation protection matters linked to this activity;
• Develop new elimination pathways for radioactive waste and coordinate the follow up of the different phases of treatment, packaging and validation in view of the disposal of radioactive waste could be part of your activities within the Group.

Radiation Protection Technical Engineer Job Requirements

Experience:

• Experience in operational radiation protection with knowledge of measurement principles and use of radiation measurement devices (gamma spectrometry, scintillation counting techniques).
• Experience in implementing radiation protection guidance for users.
• Experience in management and elimination of radioactive waste and decommissioning projects.

• Knowledge of radiation exposure and protection.
• Knowledge of measurement techniques for ionizing radiation.
• Knowledge of radioactive waste management.
• Knowledge of regulatory framework and best practice in radiation protection

• Spoken and written French or English with the willingness to acquire the other language rapidly.

• Participation in a regular stand-by duty, including nights, Sundays and official holidays.
• Work in Radiation Areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.
• A valid driving licence.

Radiation Protection Technical Engineer Application Information

Employment Conditions

Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

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. (https://home.cern/about/member-states)

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 24.03.2019.

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