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Application deadline: 12/03/2023

Domain: Construction Domain

Department: Machine Construction Department

Division: Sector Modules Delivery & Ass. Division

Section: Toroïdal Field Coil Section

Group: Thermal Shield

Job Family: Construction

Job Role: Engineer – 3

Job Grade: P3

Language requirements: Fluent in English (written & spoken)

Contract duration: Up to 5 years

Purpose

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will prepare and issue documentation in support of the Thermal Shield (TS) preparation and assembly. You will coordinate the TS assembly preparation, execution, commissioning and the maintenance interfaces, in addition to managing complex interfaces between the Vacuum Vessel (VV), TS pipes and the surrounding systems.

Background

The role of ITER TS is to minimize the radiation heat load from the warm components, such as vacuum vessel and cryostat, to magnet operating at 4.5 K. The TS consists of vacuum vessel thermal shield, cryostat thermal shield and support thermal shield. The main material is 304LN, and DN8 cooling pipes are welded on the panel and pressurized helium gas flows inside the cooling pipes. The temperature of helium is 80K and its pressure is 1.8 MPa at the inlet. Today these components have been manufactured and delivered to IO for assembly.

Key Duties, Scope, and Level of Accountability

  • Manages the VVTS assembly and installation interfaces, and identifies areas of risks and opportunities during assembling phase, subsequently organizing the needed actions for full resolution;
  • Coordinates assembly preparation for the TS, as well as supervises the onsite execution of the work, from the delivery and Site Acceptance Tests, along the main assembly tasks and up to the final surveys before validation;
  • Manages and implements TS pipe installation plan and strategy;
  • Acts as main interface with the contractor for related assembly tasks on site;
  • Manages complex interfaces between VVTS, TS pipes and the surrounding systems;
  • Coordinates the VVTS commissioning and manages the relevant interfaces for maintenance;
  • Works in close collaboration with Reverse Engineering (RE) team to organize the related tasks and find together the best possible strategies for VVTS assembly in the best suitable location by analyzing the metrology data;
  • May be required to work outside ITER Organization reference working hours, including nights, weekends and public holidays.

    Measure of Effectiveness

    • Manages the quality and schedule of VVTS piping assembly activities efficiently by ensuring regular monitoring and reprioritization of tasks as necessary;
    • Ensures the proper implementation of assembly requirements by anticipating, and/or altering and fixing technical issues promptly;
    • Effectively manages RE in collaboration with the RE team, achieving the required tolerances by drawing from experience and collaborating well with appropriate colleagues;
    • Efficiently propagates and transfers know-how with relevant stakeholders;
    • Ensures that Engineering and Construction Work Packages are well detailed and available on time;

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