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Application deadline: 12/03/2023

Domain: Engineering Domain

Department: Engineering Design Department

Division: Fuel Cycle Division

Section: Tritium Plant Section

Group: Atmospheric Detritiation System

Job Family: Engineering

Job Role: Technician – 3

Job Grade: G4

Language requirements: Fluent in English (written & spoken)

Contract duration: Up to 5 years

Purpose

As a Mechanical Technician, you will provide technical support for the Tritium Plant piping and plant systems design, integration, procurement and construction.

Background

The Tritium Plant comprises the tokamak fuel cycle processing systems, as well as tritium confinement and detritiation systems. The equipment ranges from ultra clean small bore tubing inside gloveboxes to more industrial scale piping and HVAC equipment. The majority of the plant is at preliminary design stage, though some equipment is in final design and some equipment is undergoing installation. As such there is a need for a mechanical technician to support the Section to deliver the design and realization of the Tritium Plant.

Key Duties, Scope, and Level of Accountability

• Provides technical support to monitor and inspect piping and equipment installation activities to confirm compliance with the technical and quality requirements;
• Assists in the review of contractor technical documentation related to the installation of piping and equipment, including work and test procedures, inspection & test plans and as-built document files;
• Assists in the follow-up and resolution of technical issues related to the installation of piping and equipment including Deviation Requests and Non-Conformance Reports;
• Designs and analyses piping networks and associated support structures, in addition to reviewing load calculations and stress reports;
• Prepares schematic drawings, PFDs, P&IDS, 3D layout, BoMs and descriptive technical documentation for Fuel Cycle systems design and interfaces;
• Supports management of material procurement, construction, installation and testing of Detritiation System pipe work within the Atmosphere Detritiation System Project;
• Provides technical support and input for the technical specifications for external contracts;
• May be required to work outside ITER Organization reference working hours, including nights, week-ends and public holidays.

  Measure of Effectiveness

  • Elaborates clear and thorough documents;
  • Delivers high quality and timely work products;
  • Finds practical, cost-effective, manageable and efficient solutions to issues;
  • Communicates professionally and efficiently with personnel associated with interfacing systems and management;
  • Performs work safely and with regard for safety in designs;
  • Works effectively in teams and contribute to the overall success of the Fuel Cycle design/build project.

    Experience & Profile

    • Professional Experience:
    • Minimum 5 years’ experience relevant to mechanical piping and plant design, integration and construction of complex gas/liquid handling facilities within complex international environments or projects.
    • Education:
    • Bachelor degree or equivalent in mechanical 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.