Personnel Protection System Engineer

The Machine Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a Personnel Protection System Engineer.

Description of directorate/division
ESS is seeking an expert engineer in Personnel Protection for its Integrated Control System (ICS) project. The ESS accelerator, a pulsed superconducting linac, to be built in Lund, will produce a 5MW average power proton beam, driving the world’s brightest neutron source. The ICS will control the ESS accelerator, target, neutron instruments and conventional facility infrastructures. The successful applicant will be responsible for developing the Personnel Protection System for the ESS facility.

Main responsibilities
You will be our expert on personnel protection systems (PPS) for the Integrated Control System (ICS) project having the responsibility for design, construction and operation of the ESS PPS. This responsibility includes the protection of personnel against injury and exposure to critically high radiation levels. It is required to coordinate work with many scientists and engineers across ESS divisions to complete this task.

Your tasks will include the following actions:



• Gather, document and evaluate protection system requirements from accelerator, target, science and conventional facilities divisions

• Communicate and validate the requirements to the development team

• Manage, coordinate and supervise the implementation efforts

• Perform quality assurance of deliverables

• Conduct site acceptance tests of the relevant sub-systems

• Assure compliance to legal issues related to safety


Qualifications
To be successful in this position you need excellent communication and organisational skills, especially when presenting information and deciding or initiating actions to be taken. Besides being able to apply your expertise and technology skills we also need you to be a strong team player.

You have a MSc in Engineering or equivalent, and significant experience with and knowledge of the IEC61508 standard, system safety engineering and management, and good knowledge in reliability theory and techniques. You also possess excellent skills in machine physics and related personnel protection as well as design, construction, operation and performance optimization of mission critical systems. Previous experience in managing a team of developers and contractors will be considered as an advantage. Experience of working in an international environment is essential and we expect you to be fluent in written and spoken English.

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 a company culture that promotes and supports internal career growth. We pride ourselves in having successful collaboration across different functions, and as the company continues to grow we will keep nurturing the international and vibrant environment welcoming people from all across the world.
Duration & Location
The position is permanent with six months initial probationary period. Your work place will be situated in Lund, Sweden.

Start date
The position is to be filled during Q4.

Application & Contact
Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by clicking on “apply” and following the instructions. It is a requirement of our application process that the names and contact details (e-mail address and phone number) of three references be provided.

The deadline for applications is 15 Spetember 2013. Please note that we only accept applications via the ESS website.

For further information regarding the position, please contact Garry Trahern, garry.trahern[at]esss.se. For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact, Linda Sima, linda.sima[at]esss.se.
We look forward to receiving your application.