ITER Project Associates

Title

IPA for Ex-Vessel Coil Power Supplies Project Converter Commissioning and Site Acceptance Tests

Vue d'ensemble

EOI Reference Number: IPA-7930
Department: ITER Construction Project
Division / Program: Electrical Systems Program
Section / Project: Ex-Vessel Coil Power Supplies Project
​Duration: 24 Months
​Number of IPAs: 1
​Location of the Position: ITER Organization Headquarters (on-site)

Ref. code

IPA-7930

Application deadline

03-07-2025

Description

Purpose/Scope:

The IPA will support the Ex-Vessel Coil Power Supplies Project (ECPS) with the following:

• Facilitates the review of electrical and Instrumentation & Control (I&C) commissioning procedures prepared by PF converter commissioning contractors;
• Coordinates the Poloidal Field (PF) Converter in-field commissioning activity by supervising the electrical and I&C tests and Site acceptance test (SAT) executed by commissioning contractors;
• Contributes to the review and validation of the PF Converter tests and commissioning reports;
• Coordinates the High Voltage Commissioning preparation and execution activities in B32 and B33, linking to the test in B38, A39, B74, B75, and B11.
• Cooperates and performs the preparation of the operational specifications for the commissioned systems.

List of activities:

• Reviews thoroughly the punch list resolution, commissioning preparation, and execution documentations, including plans, procedures, reports, etc., for the PF Converters on-site tests and the joint commissioning with Master Control Systems;
• Assists in carrying out the preservation and maintenance activities of the PF Power Converter systems;
• Monitors the in-field commissioning and site acceptance test of the PF High Current Power Converters for both main power components and associated I&C systems;
• Participates in the site engineering activities of the tests and the commissioning for PF Power Converters, including the associated I&C systems and the related other systems, such as Cooling Water System and Control, Data Access and Communication (CODAC), etc. The process and outcomes of each activity shall be clearly summarized and documented.
• Supports in implementing the technical solutions to resolve in-field issues related to the commissioning and the site acceptance test of the PF Converter systems;
• Assists the technical responsible officers in the High Voltage Commissioning preparation and execution activities;
• Manages multiple concurrent tasks by setting clear priorities and tracking progress systematically.
• Ensures that decisions are documented clearly and traceably, using verifiable data and task-related facts.
• Supports the TROs in the follow-up of suppliers and contracts.

Experience & Profile:

Professional Experience:
More than 9 years

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

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

Technical Competencies and Experience:

At least 10 years of working experience in testing and commissioning large electrical systems or high-power conversion systems. This includes experience in supervising the commissioning of HV and LV electrical systems and their associated I&C.

Specific Training to Perform the Assignment:

• Low-voltage training.
• High voltage training.
• Working at height training.

Specific Requirements and Conditions:

• Experience in testing and commissioning of the power conversion systems of Tokamak devices or equivalent large projects would be an advantage;
• Experience in engineering analysis of high-power conversion systems would be an advantage;
• Experience in the operation of high-power conversion systems would be an advantage;
• Basic mechanical knowledge would be an advantage;
• Good ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment, solving problems in a multi-task environment to strict deadlines;
• Computer and IT skills;
• Good working knowledge of MS Office suite.

Financial Aspects

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

Fichier attaché

Template IPA HI Proposal V.2.4.0

Title

IPA for In Vessel Assembly Contracts Support

Vue d'ensemble

EOI Reference Number: IPA-7940
Department: ITER Construction Project
Division / Program: Machine Assembly Program
Section / Project: In-Vessel Assembly Project
​Duration: 24 Months
​Number of IPAs: 1
​Location of the Position: ITER Organization Headquarters (on-site)

Ref. code

IPA-7940

Application deadline

03-07-2025

Description

Purpose/Scope:

• Preparation of tender documentation for the In-vessel Diagnostics, Fuelling and Instrumentation installation contracts (Phase-1 & Phase-2).
• Preparation, revision, and optimization of the construction work packages (CWP) part of the In-vessel Diagnostics, Fuelling and Instrumentation installation scope.
• Follow-up of activities at the construction site for on-site infrastructure/facilities installation.
• Support the In-Vessel Assembly team in following up on construction contracts.

List of activities:

• Collect and compile technical inputs from different IO units for inclusion in Technical Specifications and Scope of Works documents.
• Draft Technical Specification for tenders, identifying key deliverables, milestones, interface responsibilities, and quality control and safety requirements.
• Follow-up of In-Vessel Assembly contracts, in support of the IO-Contract Responsible Officer(s).
• Ensure all referenced Construction Work Packages documents (e.g. Drawings, BoM, Technical Specifications, Manufacturer Dossier, etc.) are correctly linked and updated.
• Review construction documentation received from IO systems to assess relevance for In-Vessel Assembly execution.
• Collaborate with the IO and CMA to review the installation work packages received from the In-Vessel Assembly contractor(s).
• Follow-up of activities at the construction site as and when requested by the IO-Contract Responsible Officer(s).

Experience & Profile:

Professional Experience:
3-6 years

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

Language Requirements:
Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Technical Competencies and Experience:

• Experience in drafting technical specifications and technical reports.
• Experience with ITER contracts and on-site work.
• Project management experience and/or contract management experience is an asset.

Specific Training to Perform the Assignment:

Worksite safety training

Financial Aspects

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

Fichier attaché

Template IPA HI Proposal V.2.4.0

Title

IPA for Blanket Project Components

Vue d'ensemble

EOI Reference Number: IPA-7926
Department: Engineering Services Department
Division / Program: Fusion Technology - I&C Division
Section / Project: Blanket Project
Duration: 48 Months
Number of IPAs: 1
Location of the Position: Home Institute (off-site)

Ref. code

IPA-7926

Application deadline

25-06-2025

Description

Purpose/Scope:

Provide IO Manufacturing Designs (Build to Print) for First Wall Blanket Project to support delivery of the new invessel component of the Baseline 2024

List of activities:

• Development of the CATIA models of Enhanced Heat Flux First wall Panels
• Any other activity related to the overall IPA activities.

Experience & Profile:

Professional Experience:
6 - 9 years

Education:​​​​​​
High School Diploma/Baccalaureate

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

Technical Competencies and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years working in Catia V5 (mechanical design software used in ITER),
• Minimum 8 years specifically working on the design of Enhanced Heat Flux First Wall Panels of ITER
• Minimum 10 years specific knowledge of Russian manufacturing technologies required for EHF FW panel manufacture i.e. HIP and armor braze technologies, welding and NDT practises
• Minimum 5 years designing for series production and cost efficiency
• Experience of the ITER Vacuum Handbook specifically related to Thinwall issues and the application of ESR materials.
• Experience with manufacturing and Heat treatment processes associated with the defined FW materials such as CuCrZr, 316LN-IG and tungsten
• Minimum 8 years working with Ultra high Vacuum in vessel components (i.e. FW and Divertor)
• English (written and spoken).

Specific Training to Perform the Assignment:

Access is required to the system described below
Remote Access to ITER CATIA/ENOVIA,
IDM,
SMDD

Specific Requirements and Conditions:

Estimated as 50% part-time

Financial Aspects

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

Fichier attaché

Template IPA HI Proposal V.2.4.0