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Application Deadline: 01/10/2023

Department: Engineering Design Department

Division: Internal Components Division

Section: Divertor Section

Job Family: Engineering

Job Role: Engineer – 2

Job Grade: P2

Language Requirements: Fluent in English (written & spoken)

Contract Duration: Up to 5 years

As a Divertor Testing Engineer, you will be responsible for monitoring the Procurement Arrangement on the High Heat Flux Testing of the Divertor plasma-facing components.

You will provide engineering support to the Blanket Section in the area of high-heat flux testing during manufacturing and procurement of the Blanket First Wall components and assess technical documentation related to execution of tests.

Background

In the ITER machine, the Divertor is located on the bottom of the Vacuum Vessel and is actively cooled by pressurized water. The main function of the Divertor is to minimize the impurity content in the plasma by intercepting the magnetic field lines, thus neutralizing the plasma, which is then pumped away by the vacuum pumping system. The scope of the Team you will integrate includes the procurement of the Divertor and of the Operational Instrumentation inside the Vacuum Vessel.

All these components are subject to the harsh ITER environment, and must also be installable, operable and maintainable, consistent with the ITER facility requirements.

The Procurement of High Heat Flux Tests of the Divertor plasma facing elements is implemented via a dedicated Procurement Arrangement with the Russian Domestic Agency (RF DA).

• Is the Technical Responsible Officer of the Procurement Arrangement on Divertor High Heat Flux Testing with the RF-DA;
• Manages the Quality Assurance procedures of the testing activities in close relation with the Quality Management Division;
• Liaises with the Technical Responsible officers of the ITER Organization to develop the work plan and detailed schedule of the testing activities and to ensures the implementation of the required interfaces in collaboration with relevant stakeholders;
• Supervises and witnesses the critical manufacturing steps during the procurement of the Divertor components in particular the High Heat Flux Tests;
• Manages the related Research & Development (R&D);
• Manages interfaces with the Divertor interfacing systems;
• Provides technical and engineering support the Blanket Section when monitoring of the high heat flux tests during manufacturing of the Blanket First Wall components and assesses engineering documentation related to the high heat flux tests;
• May be requested to perform other duties in support of the project;
• May be required to work outside the ITER Organization (IO) reference working hours, including nights, week-ends and public holidays.

• Successfully performs all responsibilities for the execution of the high heat flux testing of the Divertor plasma-facing components;
• Produces and maintains coherent, comprehensive, and understandable technical documentation;
• Assists effectively in the supervision of critical manufacturing steps during the procurement of the Divertor in particular during the high heat flux test and related Research & Development (R&D), as well as of the related quality documentation;
• Provides excellent technical support to the Blanket Section during monitoring of the high heat flux tests during manufacturing of the Blanket First Wall components;
• Maintains effective communication and ensure people coordination on the system/project within the ITER Organization or with the Domestic Agencies as required by this position;
• Contributes to keeping the Divertor effort within planned schedule and costs and manages resources allocated to the system/project under this scope of activity.

• Professional Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years in the manufacturing and/or testing of mechanical components, preferably in an Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) and/or fusion devices within complex international environments or projects.
• Education:
  • Master degree or equivalent in an Engineering field or other relevant discipline;
  • 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).
• Technical competencies and demonstrated experience in:
  • High Heat Flux tests of actively cooled plasma facing components;
  • Operating Data Acquisition systems including Infrared and X-Ray diagnostics;
  • Basic Project Management experience is required;
  • Understanding of CAD 3D models and 2D technical drawings;
  • Non-destructive testing inspection techniques would be an advantage;
  • Good knowledge of the engineering requirements of the relevant ITER systems (Divertor, First Wall) would be an advantage;
  • Experience in signal/image processing would be an asset.
• IO Core Behavioral Competencies:
  • Collaborate: Ability to facilitate dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and stakeholders;
  • Communicate Effectively: Ability to adjust communication content and style to deliver messages to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment;
  • Drive results: Ability to persist in the face of challenges to meet deadlines with high standards;
  • Manage Complexity: Ability to analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to understand/define problems accurately before moving to proposals;
  • Instill trust: Ability to apply high standards of team mindset, trust, excellence, loyalty and integrity.

The following important information shall apply to all jobs at ITER Organization:

• Maintains a strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of the ITER Safety Program, ITER Values (Trust; Loyalty; Integrity; Excellence; Team mind set; Diversity and Inclusiveness) and Code of Conduct;
• ITER Core Technical Competencies (Knowledge of these competencies may be acquired through on-board training at basic understanding level for all ITER staff members) :

1) Nuclear Safety, Environment, Radioprotection and Pressured Equipment

2) Occupational Health, Safety & Security

3) Quality Assurance Processes

• Implements the technical control of the Protection Important Activities, as well as their propagation to the entire supply chain;
• May be requested to work on beryllium-containing components. In this case, you will be required to follow the established ITER Beryllium Management Program for working safely with beryllium. Training and support will be provided by the ITER Organization;
• May be requested to be part of any of the project/construction teams and to perform other duties in support of the project;
• Informs the IO Director-General or Department Head of any important and urgent issues that cannot be handled by line management and that may jeopardize the achievement of the Project’s objectives.
• For staff expected to perform on-call, shift hours, or other work outside ITER Organization reference working hours, including nights, weekends, and public holidays, the possession of a driving license valid in France is required. No commuting vehicle will be provided by the ITER Organization.