Lund University, MAX IV ,

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Experimental Safety Lead
The user experiments at MAX IV involve the handling of inert, flammable and sometimes toxic gases. Every experiment undertaken at MAX IV requires an experimental risk assessment. We are looking for an Experimental safety lead to join the Safety group at MAX IV .You will lead the experimental safety process and coordinate contributions from different functions from MAX IV. You will work closely with different functions in the organization and with the beamline scientists to identify risks & mitigations in user experiments. You will assist beamline scientist in preparation for safe execution of experiments and ensure the user experiment process is managed effectively. You will also be in charge in managing documentation and record keeping ensuring the traceability of information in experimental safety.

Tasks and responsibilities:
- Establish and lead overall experimental safety process workflow.

- Lead overall experimental safety review and issue safety letters/decisions.

- Coordinate overall safety input within safety team and other groups in preparation of user experiments.

- Support beamline in safe commissioning activities for user operations.

- Establish communications with local contact and users.

- Lead continuous improvements with User Office on Experimental Safety requirement for Users.

- Lead Experiment Hall safety implementations.

- Beamline Floor support roles may be present in this role.

- On call or standby operations will be an integral part of this position.


Qualifications
- M.Sc. Alternatively, Ph.D. In Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering or any related field.

- Strong leadership, collaborative, service-minded, and communication skills.

- Knowledge and experience of practical safety management is essential.

- A background in implementing risk mitigations, hazard analyses, and safety studies such as HAZOP, HAZID, and JHA) is essential.

- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in large-scale facilities is a strong asset.

- Experience in User Experiment safety support roles is an advantage.

- Good command in spoken and written English. Good command in Swedish language is a merit.

- It is considered a strong asset if the applicant has an understanding of the safety processes and systems on a synchrotron beamline. Ideally obtained by work experience or extensive user activity.

Information:
Initial interviews will be conducted between 25th and 29th January 2021.

Probationary period may apply.

Type of employment Permanent position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment As per agreement
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100 %
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2020/3742
Contact
  • Rema Malar, +46462226731
Union representative
  • OFR/S:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222 93 62, st@st.lu.se
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds , 046-222 93 64, kansli@saco-s.lu.se
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-222 93 66
Published 10.Mar.2021
Last application date 12.Mar.2021 11:59 PM CET

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