JOB DESCRIPTION

Fusion, the nuclear reaction that powers the sun and the stars, is a promising long-term option for a sustainable, non-carbon emitting global energy supply.

The ITER Organization (IO), based in the southern France, welcomes best talents who can together prepare the way to this new energy in a truly multi-cultural work environment.

We offer challenging assignments in a wide range of areas and encourage applications from candidates will all levels of experience. Applications from under-represented ITER Members’ nations and women candidates are strongly encouraged, as IO strongly believes that a diversified, equitable, and inclusive workplace is crucial in solving one of the most complex scientific and engineering projects in the world today.

As the IO attracts and retains people coming from a vast array of different backgrounds and cultures, discrimination and exclusion cannot be tolerated. The IO believes it is our diverse perspectives and background that gives unique strength and value to the ITER mission, regardless of race, member nation, gender, religion, status, sexual orientation, or disability – all are welcome and respected at ITER.

ITER CARE Values (Collaboration / Accountability / Respect / Excellence):

We perform our work with care, we care for the well-being of colleagues, our families and ourselves, and we care about the health of the planet for generations to come. CARE drives our work and our behaviors at ITER.

To see why ITER is a great place to work, please look at this video

Application Deadline: 13/04/2025

Department: Engineering Services Department

Division / Program: Not Applicable

Section / Project: Nuclear Safety Engineering Section

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Job Grade: P2

Language Requirements: Fluent in English (written & spoken)

Contract Duration: Initial Employment Contract up to five years with possibility for extension

Overview

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity at the heart of an ambitious fusion energy project? Join us as a Nuclear Safety Engineer where your goals will include:

Performing nuclear safety analyses regarding the potential events and hazards that could occur in the facility, in support of the ITER nuclear safety demonstration and licensing process.
Preparing documentation in support of the ITER licensing process (e.g. safety reports).
Providing support to the design and construction teams in the application of nuclear safety requirements arising from the analyses, verify the compliance of the systems with these safety requirements, and assess proposed modifications in relation with nuclear safety.

The Engineering Service Department provides the required skilled engineering resources or services, which are necessary for the successful completion of the ITER Project.

The Nuclear Safety Engineering section supports different IO entities requiring nuclear safety expertise, including Nuclear Safety analysis and support to designers.

Being a member of the Nuclear Safety Engineering Section, you will have the opportunity to share and develop your expertise with other colleagues working in the same discipline on different ITER units.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

Performs specific nuclear safety analyses regarding postulated initiating events, internal and external hazards, and develops the documentation associated with these analyses, and communicates outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.
Takes editorial responsibility for relevant sections of documentation (e.g. safety report, impact study) prepared for submission to the French nuclear safety authorities as part of the ITER licensing process.
Implements and verifies propagation of the nuclear safety requirements for all protection important systems and components within the project.
Verifies the compliance of the identified protection important components with their defined nuclear safety requirements.
Prepares technical responses at the request of the nuclear safety authorities during the examination of the ITER safety files, through written documents, presentations, and discussions with the authorities and their technical advisors.

Additional Responsibilities:

Assesses the impact of design modifications from a safety standpoint.
Collaborates with design teams to define safety engineering solutions optimized for fusion technology.

Please note that job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, and the staff member may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above primary responsibilities.

Experience & Competencies

Essential:

Proven experience in practicing nuclear safety analyses regarding postulated initiating events or internal and external hazards.
Nuclear Safety: In-depth knowledge of the principles and methodologies (e.g. safety classification, internal hazards methodologies) of nuclear safety, understanding of their use and experience in their application.
Drafting and Reviewing Documents: Ability to make clear summaries and synthesis of documents and to write reports, in particular for documenting the safety analyses performed.

Desirable:

Licensing: Experience in interfacing with regulators.
Quality Control: Supervision or quality control of manufacturing and assembly activities for protection important components.
Organizational Savvy: Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people related organizational dynamics.
Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing or identifying the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Essential:

Masters’ degree or equivalent in nuclear safety, nuclear engineering or other relevant discipline.
The required education degree(s) may be substituted by extensive professional experience involving similar work responsibilities and/or additional training certificates in relevant domains.

The following items apply to all jobs and job holders for the duration of tenure at ITER Organization:

The CARE Values are a framework of principles that guide our actions and define the culture and spirit of the ITER Project:

Collaboration: We collaborate with commitment and flexibility using the power of teamwork, building partnerships, and working with others to reach shared objectives;

Accountability: We are accountable for the whole project – we take responsibility for our specific actions and are transparent in our daily work, holding self (ourselves) and others accountable to meet commitments;

Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity at all times, knowing that all of us belong here. We appreciate the value that our multicultural and diverse community brings to the ITER Project;

Excellence: We are driven by excellence; we are agile and innovative while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and integrity;

ITER Core Technical Competencies:

1) Nuclear Safety, Environment, Radioprotection and Pressured Equipment

2) Occupational Health, Safety & Security

3) Quality Control & Quality Assurance Processes

Knowledge of these competencies may be acquired through on-board training at basic understanding level for all ITER staff members;
Implements the technical control of the Protection Important Activities, as well as their propagation to the entire supply chain;
May be requested to perform other duties in support of the project as defined by your line manager, and when relevant upon the request of the matrix manager;
May be requested to work outside the ITER Organization reference working hours, including nights, weekends and public holidays, due to business needs – this may include on-call, shift work, etc.
May be requested to be part of any of the project/construction teams and to perform other duties in support of the project;
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.
Informs management of any important and urgent issues that cannot be handled by line or matrix management and that may jeopardize the achievement of the Project’s objectives;

The ITER Organization (IO) is an Equal Opportunity organization committed to diversity and inclusive in the workplace.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements