Safety Engineer

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the LPO Site Safety Manager in the implementation of the ESO and CTA Safety Policies and Procedures at the CTA site.
• Ensure that the site-specific safety regulations are applied.
• Develop the specific CTA South construction site safety policy and issue the construction site safety manual in English
• Monitor and enforce the implementation of the contractor's construction safety program.
• Prepare and perform inspections of the construction work activities performed on site and write follow up reports.
• Anticipate, identify and mitigate hazardous conditions or practices, and prevent any unsafe operation.
• Analyse, investigate and report any accident or hazardous incident.
• Implement and advise others on Safety Procedures for all routine activities where safety is an issue.
• Organise trainings to the personnel as required for their activities and for the general safety (e.g., fire drills).
• Monitor activities that have specific safety implications (e.g. crane operations, loading and unloading, working in height e.g. on scaffoldings, manlifts etc.).
• Intervene and stop any unsafe operation.
• Support staff and contractors in the evaluation of risks and preparation of risk assessments.
• Support external groups before and during the installation of their hardware, such as the telescopes, on site on safety related matters

Reports to:

LPO Site Safety Manager as line manager and CTA-S Site Manager for the daily work on site.

Experience:

Several years of professional experience in the field of construction or industrial safety. Previous experience as safety professional in an observatory or multinational company would be an advantage.

Key Competences:

• Knowledge of local and international safety legislation, such as NFPA or ISO.
• Experience in performing safety management and inspections on construction sites and writing reports
• Efficient management of time and resources and a strong sense of team spirit are essential.
• Effective oral and written communication both in Spanish and English with local and international staff and external groups and contractors.
• Establish a good working relationship with internal team members and personnel on the CTA-S construction and later operation site.
• Knowledge and experience in writing manuals, procedures, and policies on safety, fire prevention, environmental compliance, and occupational health, both in Spanish and English.
• Ability to use personal computers and office software tools to access information, produce reports and prepare correspondence.
• Flexibility to adjust to new environments and situations.
• Capability to work independent on site without much supervision and guidance.

Qualifications:

Registered Chilean Safety Engineer, Driving License (B)

Language Skills:

ESO is an international organization where the official language is English. It is required that the candidate has a good command of written and spoken English.

Remuneration and Contract:

We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary and educational benefits, as well as financial help in relocating your family (if needed). The initial contract is for a period of two years with the possibility of indefinite extension, subject to evaluation.

Duty Station:

Paranal Observatory, located 120 km south of the city of Antofagasta, Chile, with focus on the CTA-S construction and later operation site. The working schedule will be 8 days on duty and 6 days off duty (8x6) with accommodation provided on site. During some phases of the on-site construction the successful candidate may be requested to work from Monday to Friday (5x2) for limited amounts of time, depending on operational requirements.

Career Path:

III

Application:

If you are interested in working in areas of frontline science and technology and in a stimulating international environment, please visit http://www.eso.org for further details. Applicants are invited to apply online at https://recruitment.eso.org/ Applications must be completed in English and should include a motivation letter and CV in English.

Non-Chilean applicants to this role must reside in Chile and have a pertinent working permit, according to Chilean regulations, at the time of their application.

Deadline for applications is 2 December 2022

Interviews are expected to start soon after this date.

ESO Values

An important element in any successful employment relationship is harmony in values between an organisation and its people. The ESO values are:

ESO strives for excellence through innovation.

ESO provides outstanding services to its communities.

ESO fosters diversity & inclusion.

ESO believes in the key role of sustainability for its future.

Achieving the above are recognized as only possible on the basis of personal values and attitudes that we expect from our employees: respect, integrity, accountability, commitment, collaboration, and clear & open communication.

Applicants to any ESO role are asked to reflect on their affinity with these values and advised they may be asked about them if called for interview.

Diversity

ESO has established diversity as an important value of the Organisation, is committed to providing an equal opportunities environment and is actively seeking to promote a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce.

Nationality

No nationality is in principle excluded from employment at ESO, however, recruitment preference will be given to nationals of our Member States, host states and strategic partners: Australia, Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Chile, irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity or religion.