ITER Project Associates

Title

IPA for Mechanical/ structural engineer for Tritium Plant Systems early packages delivery

Vue d'ensemble

EOI Reference Number: IPA-7842
Department: ITER Construction Project
Division / Program: Plant Systems Program
Section / Project: Tritium Plant Project
​Duration: 24 Months
​Number of IPAs: 1
​Location of the Position: ITER Organization Headquarters (on-site)

Ref. code

IPA-7842

Application deadline

28-04-2025

Description

Purpose/Scope:

Provides support to mechanical and structural engineering activities for the Tritium Plant Project for the scope defined in the 2024 baseline. Provides support for the preparation of the design packages needed for the first operations of the Tritium Plant and Detritiation System supply contract

List of activities:

• Becomes broadly familiar with the types of in-plant equipment and its layout planned at ITER with assistance provided by the ITER technical officers for DS and other Tritium Plant systems as needed;
• Reviews detailed drawings and layout and provides feedback to designers;
• Performs stress & flexibility calculations using software tools (such as CAESAR II) for piping design;
• Conducts structural analysis calculations using software tools (such as GT Strudl) for piping support design;
• Prepares analysis reports providing all required data using IO documentation templates for piping design verification, piping support verification, interface loads, and interface loads verification, etc.;
• Assists in the assessment of the loads in the supporting system, span of supports, and other analyses such as pipe flexibility analysis;
• Supports the definition of technical solutions for system layout and routing;
• Performs pressure vessel analysis using software such as PV ELITE;
• Drafts analysis reports incorporating all necessary data using IO documentation templates for vessel design verification, interface loads, and interface loads verification, etc.;
• Contributes to defining design solutions for the vessels, and interfacing items (nozzles, piping, supporting structures);
• Offers input for the 3D model evolution by generating written instructions to designers with possible options; supports assigned CAD designer(s);
• Assists in the preparation of specifications of interfaces, supporting structures, etc., in the drawings format;
• Creates CAD drawings/sketches; editing 3D models is of advantage
• Any other activity related to the IPA assignment scope

Experience & Profile:

Professional Experience:
6 - 9 years

Education:​​​​​​
Master/Engineering degree/equivalent

Other Professional Training Required
CaesarII, AVEVA package, GT Strudl, PV ELITE

Language Requirements:
Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Technical Competencies and Experience:
Plant Engineering

Specific Requirements and Conditions:

• Mechanical engineer with design engineering skills for plant design disciplines such as piping design, pipe supports design & vessel design.
• Piping stress analysis tools such as CAESAR II; Structural analysis codes such as GT Strudl
• Vessel analysis/design tool such as PV ELITE
• Experience of design codes (ASME for piping & equipment; Eurocodes for structures)
• Advantageous: The 3D software tool is AVEVA E3D. 2D sketches and drawings to support design activities using software such as AutoCAD

Financial Aspects

Paid by the HI, but under certain conditions as defined in the ITER Project Associates Scheme, IO could provide support.

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Title

IPA for for piping/mechanical components and layout for early packages delivery

Vue d'ensemble

EOI Reference Number: IPA-7844
Department: ITER Construction Project
Division / Program: Plant Systems Program
Section / Project: Tritium Plant Project
​Duration: 24 Months
​Number of IPAs: 1
​Location of the Position: ITER Organization Headquarters (on-site)

Ref. code

IPA-7844

Application deadline

28-04-2025

Description

Purpose/Scope

Provides support in AVEVA for piping/mechanical components and layout engineering activities for the Tritium Plant Project for the scope defined in the 2024 baseline. Provides support for the preparation of the design packages needed for first operations of Tritium Plant and Detritiation System supply contract

List of activities to be performed

• Becomes broadly familiar with the types of in-plant equipment and its layout planned at ITER with assistance provided by the ITER technical officers for Detritiation System (DS) and other Tritium Plant systems as needed;
• Reviews 3D models of REMS and Tritium Plant systems in plant environment identifying solutions for the plant layout optimization;
• Supports the development of detailed systems models for implementation of systems routings, supports, equipment interfaces, and interfaces between different PBS glove boxes;
• Prepares system layouts inside of the secondary enclosures such as Glove Box;
• Extracts and analyzes data from the AVEVA Engineering database including engineering lists and Bill of Materials (BOMs);
• Develops and Prepares drawings: GA drawings, equipment drawings;
• Assesses loads in the supporting system and evaluates the span of supports;
• Defines technical solutions for system layout and routing;
• Contributes to the evolution of the 3D model by generating written instruction for designers with possible options; and supporting assigned CAD designer(s);
• Supports the preparation of specifications for interfaces, supporting structures, etc. in the drawings format;
• Coordinates procurement, pre-fabrication, and construction activities related to the support structures;
• Reviews and analyzes clash status reports and proposes layout solutions for integration of REMS (PBS64) and Tritium Plant systems (PBS32) in the ITER configuration model;
• Verifies consistency between P&ID and 3D models, updating diagrams and 3D models to implement necessary Interface Point and Battery limits
• Any other activity related to the scope of the IPA assignment

Experience & Profile:

Professional Experience:
6 - 9 years

Education:​​​​​​
Master/Engineering degree/equivalent

Other Professional Training Required
CaesarII, AVEVA package, GT Strudl, PV ELITE

Language Requirements:
Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Technical Competencies and Experience:
Plant Engineering

Specific Requirements and Conditions:

• Plant engineer with design engineering skills for plant design disciplines such piping design, pipe supports design
• Knowledge of Piping stress analysis tools such as CAESAR II and Structural analysis codes such as GT Strudl would be beneficial
• Knowledge of the piping design codes EN or ASME would be beneficial
• Experience of application of piping classes specifications and design codes (ASME for piping & equipment; Eurocodes for structures)
• Good knowledge of 3D software tool is AVEVA E3D. 2D sketches and drawings to support design activities using software such as AutoCAD
• Good knowledge of AVEVA Engineering and AVEVA P&ID software tools

Financial aspects

Paid by the HI, but under certain conditions as defined in the ITER Project Associates Scheme, IO could provide support

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Title

IPA for Process engineering for Tritium Plant Systems early packages delivery

Vue d'ensemble

EOI Reference Number: IPA-7845
Department: ITER Construction Project
Division / Program: Plant Systems Program
Section / Project: Tritium Plant Project
​Duration: 24 Months
​Number of IPAs: 1
​Location of the Position: ITER Organization Headquarters (on-site)

Ref. code

IPA-7845

Application deadline

28-04-2025

Description

Purpose/Scope

Provides support for process engineering for the Tritium Plant Project for the scope defined in the 2024 baseline. Provides support for the preparation of the design packages needed for first operations of Tritium Plant and Detritiation System supply contract.

List of activities to be performed

• Prepares and follows up on the Design Specification, datasheet, and selection of the piping parts, valve models for the Tritium Plant System (TP) systems, instrumentation
• Follows up on technical queries related to piping components.
• Handles sizing and technical queries for processing equipment.
• Prepares and reviews the Process Flow Diagram (PFD) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Drafts design basis documents, and system descriptions.
• Prepares Cause and Effect charts.
• Carries out or participates in engineering analysis such as HAZOP or process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Prepares calculation notes
• Any other activity related to the scope of the IPA assignment

Experience & Profile:

Professional Experience:
6 - 9 years

Education:​​​​​​
Master/Engineering degree/equivalent

Other Professional Training Required
AVEVA package, Caesar II, GT Strudl, PV ELITE

Language Requirements:
Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Technical Competencies and Experience:
Process Engineering

Specific Requirements and Conditions:

Knowledge of disciplines or similar experience in

• Low pressure Gas and liquid handling systems
• Low pressure Hydrogen handling systems
• Cryogenic distribution systems
• High purity gases system, vacuum systems
• Small bore tubing systems
• Semiconductor/phatmaceutical gases system

Financial aspects

Paid by the HI, but under certain conditions as defined in the ITER Project Associates Scheme, IO could provide support

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Title

IPA for Divertor Cassette Assembly Integration

Vue d'ensemble

EOI Reference Number: IPA-7853
Department: ITER Construction Project
Division / Program: Tokamak Program
Section / Project: Divertor Project
​Duration: 48 Months
​Number of IPAs: 1
​Location of the Position: ITER Organization Headquarters and Home Institute (on-site/off-site)

Ref. code

IPA-7853

Application deadline

25-04-2025

Description

Purpose/Scope:

The integration of 58 Cassette Assemblies will be executed mainly in China and partly at the IO Site. The first stages are related to mobilization, preparation of facilities and procedures, and prototyping. The Associate will contribute to this work. Series Production will begin at the end of 2026.

List of activities:

The IPA will report to the Divertor Cassette Assembly Integration responsible officer within the Divertor Project and refer to them for decision-making. Depending on the Associate's profile and experience, they will be involved in the following procurement oversight activities:

To support the definition of the requirements on Divertor-mounted Diagnostics and Operational Instrumentation:

• Define the list and scope of documents to be provided by the Divertor-mounted Diagnostics and Operational Instrumentation
• To support and interact with the Diagnostics and Operational Instrumentation contact persons and providers to develop the related documentation, in coordination with the Integrator

To support the technical development and review of the engineering documentation and procedures:

• Provide input and support for the development of the engineering documentation
• Provide input and support for the development of the QA/QC procedures

To support review and maintaining the contract's documentation in the project's documentation management systems:

• Facilitate the review of contract deliverables in IDM
• Follow-up the review of drawings in SMDD
• Initiate and support Material Approval Requests for new material or new proposed use in the material approval database

To prepare and execute the contract's gate reviews and contractual gates:

• Participate in review board selection and organization
• Ensure completion of the gate review input package
• Prepare and execute reviews
• Follow-up on any action or chit as a result of the review

To follow-up on the qualification of sites, equipment, personnel and procedures:

• Review qualification plan
• Ensure sequenced and timely qualification

To follow-up on scheduling & logistics, reception and final acceptance of the free-issued items:

• Follow-up on the delivery dates of the free-issued items
• Support organization of the transportation
• Follow-up the preparation and execution of the reception tests and final acceptance tests of the free issued items

To follow-up on the execution of the MIPs (Manufacturing and Inspection Plans) in the ITER MDB (Manufacturing DataBase):

• Follow-up the work execution progress based on MDB and release control points
• Prepare progress reports based on MDB and other inputs

To support the resolution of deviation requests and non-conformance reports:

• Help formalize any deviation request
• Facilitates the timely resolution of non-conformance reports
• Monitor the status of the Integrator's internal non-compliances

To follow-up on the execution of the Cassette Assemblies acceptance tests:

• Coordinate the preparation and support the execution of the Diagnostic FIIs functional tests
• Coordinate the preparation and execution of the CA's final acceptance tests

To coordinate the collection and implementation of lessons learned:

• To support the Integrator in summarizing lessons learned
• Ensure proper implementation of the lessons learned in the following stages or tasks

To prepare the EWPs and handover for installation:

• Help prepare the DCAI related Engineering Work Packages
• Support handover for installation

Experience & Profile:

Professional Experience:
6 - 9 years

Education:​​​​​​
Master/Engineering degree/ equivalent

Language Requirements:
Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Mandarin (preferable)

Technical Competencies and Experience:

Education/ Know-How:

• Degree at least equivalent to master's degree in mechanical engineering or other relevant specialty
• Know-how in quality assurance, mechanical, material, welding or process engineering would be preferable
• Training in project management, high-vacuum, metrology, non-destructive testing of welds and material, stainless steel would be an asset

Technical and Project experience:

• At least 5 years' experience in the engineering of mechanical components or assemblies
• Experience with CAD design and/or structural analysis would be a strong asset
• Experience with CATIA and/or Ansys would be an asset

Social skills:

• Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment
• Well organized and capable to self-train
• Ability to build consensus
• Ability to work in a team and to promote teamwork

Language requirements:

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Computer and IT skills:
• Good command of the Microsoft Office package (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Financial Aspects

Paid by the HI, but under certain conditions as defined in the ITER Project Associates Scheme, IO could provide support.

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Title

IPA for support to the manufacturing of the ITER Visible Spectroscopy Reference System I&C

Vue d'ensemble

EOI Reference Number: IPA-7868
Department: ITER Construction Project
Division / Program: Diagnostics Program
Section / Project: Plasma Core and Edge Project
​Duration: 24 Months
​Number of IPAs: 1
​Location of the Position: ITER Organization Headquarters (on-site)

Ref. code

IPA-7868

Application deadline

25-04-2025

Description

List of activities to be performed

• Supports the preparation of the I&C Manufacturing Readiness Reviews and Design Reviews documentation of the Visible Spectroscopy Reference System (VSRS) diagnostic. Also, supports the generation of appropriate documentation, including technical review of the documentation prepared by the development teams of the DAs on visible spectroscopy systems other than VSRS.
• Assists with the integration of the optical spectroscopic hardware (spectrometers, but also calibration light sources, power meters, alignment camera, fibre optics ...) with the more standard I&C hardware (fast and slow controllers, network switches, data acquisition chassis ...) of the VSRS diagnostic.
• Performs coding and validation the algorithms for the specific spectroscopic data analysis, alignment and calibration of the VSRS diagnostic. This is itself based on continuing the support the maintenance and coordination of the development of the CASPER code (visible spectroscopy modelling and analysis code).

Experience & Profile:

Professional Experience:
Less than 3 years

Education:​​​​​​
PhD or equivalent degree

Language Requirements:
Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Technical Competencies and Experience:

• Engineering, experimental or physics degree (Master or higher)
• Experience with visible spectroscopy (preferably of plasmas)
• Experience in computing, code development (preferably in python) and version control software (preferably with GIT)
• Knowledge of databases for atomic, molecular, nuclear and surface data
• Knowledge in integrated modelling environments
• Experience in working in a team (strong communication skills required)
• Experience in working on a project involving multiple developers
• Knowledge and experience with ray-tracers for fusion plasmas (preferably with Raysect and CHERAB) would be advantageous

Financial aspects

Paid by the HI, but under certain conditions as defined in the ITER Project Associates Scheme, IO could provide support

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Title

IPA for Superconducting Magnet Quench Detection

Vue d'ensemble

EOI Reference Number: IPA-7869
Department: Engineering Design Department
Division / Program: Fusion Technology - I&C Division
Section / Project: Not applicable
​Duration: 24 Months
​Number of IPAs: 1
​Location of the Position: ITER Organization Headquarters and Home Institute (on-site/off-site)

Ref. code

IPA-7869

Application deadline

03-04-2025

Description

Purpose/Scope

Electronics for quench detection is critical for Magnet protection. The related technology and solutions are specific and cannot be directly derived from any commercial off the shelf standard. For these reasons, the development, manufacturing, testing and commissioning shall be closely kept under the control and supervision of the Magnet Instrumentation scope.

In addition, a detailed analysis of the Safety Integrity Level (SIL) of the Quench Detection system shall be performed, as the system shall be demonstrated as the stringent SIL-2 level. For this study, close interactions are required between the HVSC manufacturer and the SIL agency, to be coordinated by an IO representative.

List of activities to be performed

• Participate in the resolution of the Deviation Requests and Non-Conformities Reports for the High Voltage Cubicle contract
• Supervise the manufacturing of the High Voltage Signal Conditioners
• Supervise the assembly of the HV Cubicles
• Witness the FAT of the HV Cubicles
• Guide the study for the SIL level of the HVSC
• Support the installation and commissioning of the HV cubicles on IO site

Experience & Profile:

Professional Experience:
6 - 9 years

Education:​​​​​​
Master/Engineering degree/equivalent

Language Requirements:
Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Technical Competencies and Experience:

• Key experience in quench detection technics and technology.
• Deep experience in the development, tuning and operation of quench detection systems.
• Deep experience in low level signal handling in harsh and high voltage to the ground environment.
• Strong experience in signal computing and optical data transmission.
• Experience in inductive voltage compensation for computing the quench detection voltage.
• Experience in electromagnetic noise rejection technics.

Specific Training to Perform the Assignment:

High Voltage Electrical habilitation

Specific Requirements and Conditions:

The candidate shall come to IO site for a minimum of 12 weeks over a period of 12 months. These periods on IO site can grouped on by several weeks, depending on the Project needs.

Financial aspects

Paid by the HI, but under certain conditions as defined in the ITER Project Associates Scheme, IO could provide support

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IPA for Structural Engineering of steel structures(7855)

Vue d'ensemble

EOI Reference Number: IPA-7855
Department: ITER Construction Project
Division / Program: Plant Installation Program
Section / Project: Mechanical Installation Project
​Duration: 24 Months
​Number of IPAs: 1
​Location of the Position: ITER Organization Headquarters (on-site)

Ref. code

IPA-7855

Application deadline

18-04-2025

Description

Purpose/Scope:

The IPA will be performing structural calculations activities of steel items located inside the Tokamak complex at different levels from B2 to L5

List of activities:

• Performs structural calculation with dedicated software (ANSYS Workbench, GT STRUDL, STAAD).
• Performs hands calculation
• Review calculation reports according to design standards and best practices
• Review calculation models
• Prepares calculation reports according to IO procedures and templates
• Participates in meetings and IO Design Review
• Any other activity related to the overall IPA activities

Experience & Profile:

Professional Experience:
6 - 9 years

Education:​​​​​​
Master/Engineering degree/ equivalent

Language Requirements:
Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Technical Competencies and Experience:

It is requested the associate has already deep knowledge of the software (at least 2 within ANSYS Workbench, GT STRUDL, STAAD) in the list of activities to be performed as well as deep knowledge of EUROCODE 3 or equivalent design standard for steel structure.

Specific Training to Perform the Assignment:

The associate will do the classical trainings in ITER to be introduced to the project and to the safety rules for site activities.

Specific Requirements and Conditions:

Deep knowledge of EUROCODE 3 or equivalent design standard for steel structure is mandatory.

Financial Aspects

Paid by the HI, but under certain conditions as defined in the ITER Project Associates Scheme, IO could provide support.

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IPA for execution of Facility Licensing and oversight activities(7824)

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EOI Reference Number: 7824
Department: Safety & Quality Department
Division / Program: Not Applicable
Section / Project: Nuclear Licensing and Oversight Section
​Duration: 48 Months
​Number of IPAs: 1
​Location of the Position: ITER Organization Headquarters (on-site)

Ref. code

7824

Application deadline

10-04-2025

Description

Purpose/Scope:

Nuclear Safety Licensing and Oversight Major risks for people, facilities and/or the environment can be triggered by internal hazards (fire, explosion, thermo-hydraulics, etc.) or external hazards (earthquakes, road traffic, neighbouring industrial facilities, etc.). Nuclear Licensing and Oversight team focuses on the licensing and independent oversight for the ITER fusion facility, licensed as a nuclear facility. The Nuclear Licensing and Oversight (NLO) section is embedded in the Safety and Quality Department (SQD), whose missions are to ensure the ITER Organization's (IO) and relevant stakeholders' compliance with the Safety and Quality Management Programme.

Missions

• Licensing: Define high-level requirements and policies linked to protection of interests as per Environment Code; define the licensing strategy; coordinate the review of licensing files before submission to the regulator; Provide guidance to the operational units in nuclear safety and licensing.
• Independent oversight: Perform second-level oversight independently of the operational units (Central Integration Department and Construction Project).
• Interactions with authorities: Interact with French Authorities (ASN, IRSN, DREAL,...) on topics related to nuclear safety.
• Training and culture: Support the development of the training policy for Protection Important Activities and nuclear safety culture. Foster a strong culture of transparency and nuclear safety within the ITER Organization and its Domestic Agencies.

• Ensures compliance with the French regulatory framework and international safety standards, meeting the agreed schedule for responses to the regulators' demands in a satisfactory manner.
• Participates in the definition of high-level nuclear safety methodologies and policies and propagates them to the operational units.
• Participates in the definition of General Safety Objectives, checks adequacy of safety studies with regard to the regulatory framework, and defines the main safety options.
• Contributes to the definition of the licensing strategy (e.g. Update of 2013 Decision for Technical Prescription (PT))
• Participates in reviews and challenges licensing documents sent to French Nuclear Authority - ASNR.
• Ensures the propagation of licensing requirements and ASNR requests throughout the ITER project.
• Performs nuclear safety oversight on Protection Important Activities (PIAs) in IO and DAs independently of the project line management.
• Performs technical control for noticeable and substantial modifications, performs spot-check for all modifications as part of independent oversight, liaises with ASNR when formal authorization from ASNR is required.
• Provides support, advice, and expertise to the operation units in all matters related to nuclear licensing (regulatory framework, safety cases, technical prescriptions, requirements, and exchanges with the regulator).
• Checks the proper implementation of the high-level nuclear safety requirements arising from the nuclear safety analyses within the design of the Structures, Systems, and Components of the Hot Cell and Radwaste Project.
• May attend meetings with the regulators (periodic meetings, inspections, letters).
• Supports the development and animation of the Nuclear Safety trainings, qualifications, and certifications of staff for PIA (in strong collaboration with Engineering Services Department).

• Profesional Experience:
   6 - 9 years  

• Education:​​​​​​
   Master/Engineering degree/ eqivalent   

• Language Requirements:
  Fluent in English (written and spoken)   

• Technical Competencies and Experience:
  
  • Essential competencies and experience required for success in the role:
    • Minimum 8 years' experience in working on nuclear safety, licensing and oversight tasks in projects within a Nuclear Safety regulatory environment;
    • Interacting with high level stakeholders, safety authorities and experts in different safety disciplines;
    • Implementing and adapting nuclear safety, radiation protection and environment codes & standards and regulations;
    • Implementing safety programs in a large construction project related to nuclear (fusion and/or fission) technology ;
    • Encouraging a questioning attitude towards nuclear safety issues, adopting a prudent approach to safety queries, and fostering open communication and attentive listening to diverse perspectives;
    • Ability to obtain and maintain a French security clearance on a justified need-to-know basis;
    • Knowledge of Host State's and European regulations, as well as ISO and IAEA standards on nuclear safety and their application to facilities handling radioactive materials (including fusion facilities) is considered as advantageous. 

• Specific Training to Perform the Assignment: 

  Mandatory training to be organized by IO (eg. eLearning module I-73004 "IO French Nuclear Regulation for ITER — Advanced"), French security clearance, specific trainings depending on qualification of the candidate. 

• Specific Requirements and Conditions:
  
  • Advantageous competencies and experience:
    • Practical, international experience and global perspective in approaching issues to define solutions would be an advantage;
    • Quality Control: Compliance of systems and / or products within applicable requirements;
    • Quality Management: knowledge of product and / or management requirements for international quality standards, methods, and practices;
  • Education:
    • Essential: Master's degree or equivalent in Engineering or equivalent in the nuclear field or other relevant discipline associated with nuclear safety, radiation protection and environment impact;
    • The required education degree may be substituted by extensive professional experience involving similar work responsibilities and/or additional training certificates in relevant domains.
  • Language requirements:
    • Fluent in English (written and spoken);
    • The fluent knowledge of French language is considered advantageous, in order to be able to interact efficiently with the French safety authorities.
     

Financial Aspects

Paid by the HI, but under certain conditions as defined in the ITER Project Associates Scheme, IO could provide support

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IPA for Mechanical design of ports for the Boundary and First Wall Diagnostics Systems

Vue d'ensemble

EOI Reference Number: IPA-7828
Department: ITER Construction Project
Division / Program: Diagnostics Program
Section / Project: Imaging & Monitoring Diagnostic Project
Duration: 48 Months
Number of IPAs: 1

Ref. code

IPA-7828

Application deadline

06-04-2025

Description

Purpose/Scope:

The purpose of this assignment is to contribute to the completion of mechanical designs for IO diagnostics located in the ports within the Boundary and First Wall Diagnostics. It also includes supporting the definition and specification of diagnostic system integration and the review of prototype and manufacturing specifications for the Preliminary and Final Design stages, all in coordination with the IO Responsible Officer and IO Design Office. The aim is to close the maturity gap in design for the Diagnostic systems and advance them towards manufacturing. Additionally, the applicant will participate in the creation, update, and review of engineering documents related to diagnostic systems and diagnostic ports.

Overall foreseen duration of the assignment

4 years

On-site/remote assignment

ITER Organization Headquarters (on-site)

List of activities:

Support the ITER Responsible Officers in:

• Mechanical design and preparation of Engineering Work Packages/ HOPs of diagnostic systems located in ports;
• Following-up of diagnostic component development towards their manufacturing with industry;
• Supporting qualification tests to advance manufacturing activities;
• Any other task related to the IPA assignment

Experience & Profile:

Professional Experience:
3-6 years

Education:​​​​​​
Master/Engineering degree/ equivalent

Language Requirements:
Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Specific Training to Perform the Assignment:
Training in quality control for manufacturing activities is highly advisable

Specific Requirements and Conditions:

• Experience in mechanical engineering of complex structures and components.
• Experience in production of manufacturing or prototype specifications.
• Experience in working in the international environment.
• Understanding of schematics and 3D/2D models.
• Fluent in writing/ speaking English.
• Ability to write technical reports and specifications.

Financial Aspects

Paid by the HI, but under certain conditions as defined in the ITER Project Associates Scheme, IO could provide support.

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IPA for Technical Documentation

Vue d'ensemble

EOI Reference Number: IPA-7800
Department: ITER Construction Project
Division / Program: Machine Assembly Program
Section / Project: Sector Modules Assembly Project
Duration: 24 Months
Number of IPAs: 1

Ref. code

IPA-7800

Application deadline

28-03-2025

Description

Purpose/Scope:

The IPA is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate completion of mechanical activities in SmartPlant for Operators (SPO) for the Machine Assembly Program, which includes the review and coordination of document approval, follow-up of progress with the contractor, arrangement of walk-downs, and preparation of Mechanical Completion Certificates.

Overall foreseen duration of the assignment

2 years

On-site/remote assignment

ITER Organization Headquarters (on-site)

List of activities:

1. Supports IO technical responsible officer (TRO) and works with IO external contractors: Processes monitoring for completion activities on Machine Assembly main contracts for Sector Module Sub-Assembly (SMSA), Tokamak Assembly Contracts (TAC-1), and Sector Module Assembly in Pit (SMPA).
2. Supports on-site activities if needed (TBD), and inspections associated with Engineering Work Packages (EWPs).
3. Reviews Completion Documents: Reviews and/ or approves completion documents, including Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), Lists of Construction Objects (LCOs), Mechanical Completion Work Packages (MCWPs),Mechanical Completion Dossiers (MCDs), As-Constructed documents, and other related documents.
4. Registers Tagged Items: Consolidates LCOs and registers tagged items in the SPO system with support from IT before the Pre-Inspection Meeting (PIM).
5. Creates Dashboards: Participates in establishing dashboards with IT for system completion-related activities.
6. Coordinates Walk-Downs: Coordinates walk-downs with IO and external contractors to identify and register punch list items.
7. Registers Inspection and Test Record (ITR) Templates:
8. Coordinates with external contractors and registers ITR templates in SPO for new contracts.
9. Prepares Mechanical Completion Certificate: Prepares Mechanical Completion Certificates (MCCs) upon approval of MCDs and share with the IO TRO for approval.
10. MCD compilation: Reviews the chapters of MCD and performs compilation using an automation tool.
    Works on any other documentation related to the assembly work execution as required which may also involve IT systems other than SmartPlant.
11. Supports specific tasks during the Machine assembly work based on ability and the nature of the dedicated work.

Experience & Profile:

Profesional Experience:
6 - 9 years

Education:​​​​​​
Bachelor or equivalent degree

Language Requirements:
Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Technical Competencies and Experience:

• Experience in mechanical completion, construction, commissioning or manufacturing, preferably in the nuclear industry.
• Knowledge of Smart Plant for Operators or similar Completion/ Commissioning system would be an extra advantage.
• Organised and methodical.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good presentation skills (Dashboards).
• Ability to work effectively in a team and multicultural environment.
• Ability to work with Assembly Contractor

Specific Training to Perform the Assignment:

• Low voltage training
• Working at height training
• Scaffolding training

Specific Requirements and Conditions:
Training on SmartPlant for Operators is foreseen if no specific knowledge

Financial Aspects

Paid by the HI, but under certain conditions as defined in the ITER Project Associates Scheme, IO could provide support.

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