Open Position Onsite Manager & Safety Coordinator – Position in LST Project

About IFAE

The Institut de Física d’Altes Energies (IFAE) is a public consortium of the Generalitat de Catalunya, the Autonomous Government of Catalonia, and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB, a public university) whose main objective is to carry out research and to contribute to the development of high energy physics from a theoretical, experimental and technological point of view. IFAE has the status of a “University Institute" attached to the UAB and its premises are within the campus of the University.

The IFAE announces the opening of a position for the LST Project to be located at La Palma

Role

We are seeking a proactive and safety-driven Onsite Manager & Safety Coordinator to support the Large-Sized Telescope (LST) project in La Palma. This role ensures smooth logistical operations and strict compliance with safety standards during construction, operation, and maintenance activities. You will serve as the key liaison for onsite coordination and the primary safety contact for our collaboration with the Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias (IAC).

Key Responsibilities

• Onsite Logistics & Coordination
  • Coordinate technical teams and external companies working on LST activities
  • Supervise reception and verification of goods at both sea level and the Observatory (ORM)
  • Organise and manage transportation of equipment between sea level and ORM
• Safety Management & Compliance
  • Lead the LST Safety Committee and all safety-related activities
  • Maintain and update safety procedures and documentation
  • Enforce safety protocols, oversee emergency preparedness, and manage compliance paperwork.
  • Act as official safety liaison with IAC and other regulatory bodies. Lead risk evaluation and formal approval for technically sensitive operations.
• Operational Support
  • Oversee local purchases and ensure efficient use of running expenses.

Who We’re Looking For

• Based in La Palma (or willing to relocate)
• Proficient in Spanish and English
• Background in engineering or equivalent, 3+ years experience in technical coordination, safety management, or logistics.
• Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment and implementation of safety procedures.
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and reporting skills.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Evaluation process:

The process of evaluation and selection guarantees the principles of competition, publicity and transparency. The recruitment of fellows consists in an open selection and the evaluation of candidates will be carried out according to the criteria of the call:

• Criteria 1: Academic and / or scientific-technical trajectory of the candidate (up to 50 points):
  • 1.1 Scientific-technical contributions (up to 30 points): The academic record and other curricular merits of the candidate.
• Sub criterion
  • 1.2 Mobility and internationalization (up to 20 points): The relevance and impact on the candidate’s career stays in national and international centers and / or in the industrial sector.
• Criteria 2: Adequacy of the candidate to the activities to be carried out (up to 50 points).

What we offer:

The successful candidate will have:

• Permanent Contract ACT
• Full time contract (40 hours/week).
• IFAE Professional category: Postdoc or engineer
• Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications within the corresponding category range
• The selected candidate is expected to join IFAE and the LST team at La Palma as soon as possible.

Application submission:

Interested candidates should submit the application to blanch@ifae.es and rrhh@ifae.es with the reference 2025-19_Site Manager & Safety Coordinator _GAMMA. The position will stay open until filled. The application should include:

• Your CV (max 4 pages)
• Letter of Motivation (1 page)
• Contact details of two people who can be contacted for reference letter.

Sending CVs to the above addresses implies consent to the IFAE’s legal warning on data privacy. IFAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace and social integration of people with a disability. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. People from groups that are typically underrepresented in the labour market in general and in Science and Engineering in particular, such as women, minorities, or people with a disability, are particularly encouraged to apply.

A Selection Committee will evaluate the received applications. If more than one candidate seems equally suitable for the position, the Selection Committee will arrange an on-line interview with each one of them as part of the Selection process. In compliance with article 121 of the Spanish Public Sector Legal Regime Act, staff with a pre-existing relationship with the Consortium administration (Generalitat de Catalunya and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) will have priority in the awarding of the position. For questions and answers contact the LST project manager Daniel Mazin mazin@icrr.u-tokyo.ac.jp or Oscar Blanch (blanch@ifae.es )