Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Coordinator

The Infrastructure Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Coordinator.

Description of directorate/division
The Conventional Facilities (CF) division is responsible for the planning, design and construction of all buildings and installations required for operation of the accelerator, target and instruments.
CF works also include site and infrastructure preparation, construction support, all facility buildings, user and general service buildings.

Description of main responsibilities
ESS is looking for an OHS Coordinator for the construction phase of ESS. The aim for the ESS project is to have a collaboration contract, which means that part of the project management will come from the contractor and part will come from ESS. The OHS Coordinator will mainly be positioned in the collaboration organisation but will also support other functions within the project with OHS expertise. Furthermore, the position may entail coordination of OHS aspects in the machine construction works. The successful candidate has both theoretical and practical knowledge.
The main tasks include:



• Contributing to the construction team with OHS expertise and support

• Continuous coordination of the OHS-related work on site and function as a coordinating BAS-U (work performance coordinator for the construction work environment) for the different area- BAS-U´s; this role entails defining and managing BAS-U-areas the interfaces between them

• Assist in implementing the CF OHS strategy in the construction team

• Transferring information from other functions within the project, mainly from the CF design team and the central Safety Health Environment (SHE) function

• The position may entail coordination of OHS aspects in the CF design works as well as coordination of OHS aspects in the machine construction works

Technical competencies:



• MSc or BSc in relevant field of expertise or high school/yrkesskola and continuous training

• Experience from working with OHS aspects in construction projects

• Specific competence in OHS legislation and OHS-related work in the construction industry; either through education or through experience

• Experience of working in an international environment is essential

• Excellent English and Swedish skills, both oral and written

• Leadership qualities as well as team-member qualities

• Preferably certified Bas-U

We truly believe that to enjoy and perform in this position, you consider these following competencies:



• Excellent collaboration and communication skills

• Showing a combination of theoretical knowledge about OHS legislation and OHS work in the construction industry and willingness to work practically with OHS-related issues

• Ability to overlook the construction process and the implications of day-to-day activities on the OHS performance

• Strong integrity

• Showing openness to take on new tasks

The position is permanent with six months initial probationary period. Your work place will be situated in Lund, Sweden.

What ESS can offer
At ESS we offer people with talent and passion a unique opportunity to be involved in the development and building of a world leading facility for materials research.
Besides attractive employment and relocation conditions, the flexibility to balance work life with private life and good opportunities to further enhance your skills; you will also enjoy being part of an organisational culture that promotes and supports internal career growth.
We pride ourselves in having successful collaboration across different functions, and as the facility continues to grow we will keep nurturing the international and vibrant environment welcoming people from all across the world.

Application & Contact
Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by clicking on “apply” and following the instructions. Please note we only accept applications via the ESS website.

The deadline for applications is January 12, 2014.

For further information regarding the position, please contact, Production Support, Malin Åberg, malin.aberg[at]esss.se. For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Partner, Jessica Kvarnhammar, jessica.kvarnhammar[at]esss.se. 

We look forward to receiving your application.