ITER Project Associates

Title

IPA for Load Centers and Medium Voltage Substations engineering

Vue d'ensemble

EOI Reference Number: IPA-7964
Department: ITER Construction Project
Division / Program: Electrical Systems Program
Section / Project: Electrical Power Distribution Project
​Duration: 48 Months
​Number of IPAs: 1
​Location of the Position: ITER Organization Headquarters (on-site)

Ref. code

IPA-7964

Application deadline

31-07-2025

Description

Purpose/Scope:

This IPA will support the engineering and maintenance teams in developing and improving procedures, documentation, and design related to Load Centers (LC) and Medium Voltage (MV) substations. The role includes participation to CAD activities, reviewing electrical schematics, assisting with project tracking, and facilitating subcontractor communications.

List of activities:

• Prepares Computer Aided Design (CAD) work and monitors CAD designers' progress in producing 3D layout models, 2D drawings, and electrical schematics for assigned systems and components.
• Reviews and verifies the consistency of electrical schematics with installed systems (typically LC and MV) using AutoCAD or SEE Electrical software.
• Participates in the preparation and updating of Maintenance and Operating procedures for Load Centers (LC) and Medium Voltage (MV) substations.
• Contributes to the improvement of on-call duty documentation to enhance operational readiness.
• Assists in subcontractor communication to facilitate and expedite long-term purchasing processes.
• Supports the Project Leader by following up on action plans and coordinating with multiple stakeholders to ensure timely progress.
• Manages multiple concurrent tasks by setting clear priorities and tracking progress systematically.
• Any other activity related to the overall IPA activities.

Experience & Profile:

Professional Experience:
Less than 3 years

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

Language Requirements:
Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Technical Competencies and Experience:

• Experience in electrical engineering
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or SEE Electrical software for schematic review and CAD design.
• Strong attention to detail in verifying design consistency and documentation accuracy.
• Good organizational and communication skills, with the ability to communicate across teams and external contractors.
• Ability to work independently and give periodic feedback.

Specific Training to Perform the Assignment:

• Electrical CAD design
• Electrical LV 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_v2.5 (apply through SF)

Title

IPA for Blanket Project Components

Vue d'ensemble

EOI Reference Number: IPA-7971
Department: ITER Construction Project
Division / Program: Tokamak Program
Section / Project: Blanket Project
​Duration: 48 Months
​Number of IPAs: 1
​Location of the Position: Home Institute (off-site)

Ref. code

IPA-7971

Application deadline

25-07-2025

Description

Purpose/Scope:

Provides IO Manufacturing Designs (Build to Print) for First Wall & Blanket Project to support delivery of the in vessel component of the Baseline 2024.

List of activities:

Development of the CATIA models of IO Build to Print Designs.

Experience & Profile:

Professional Experience:
6 - 9 years

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

Language Requirements:
Fluent in English (written and spoken)

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 and Blanket Shield Blocks of ITER
• Minimum 5 years specific knowledge of manufacturing technologies required for ITER in vessel Components i.e. HIP and armor braze technologies, welding and NDT practices
• Minimum 5 years designing for series production and cost efficiency
• Experience of the ITER Vacuum Handbook specifically related to Thin wall issues and the application of ESR materials.
• Minimum 8 years working with Ultra high Vacuum in vessel components (i.e. FW, SB 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 75% to 100% of a full-time role

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_v2.5 (apply through SF)

Title

IPA for Quality Supervision and NDE assessment within QMD - 7846

Vue d'ensemble

EOI Reference Number: IPA/2024/034/SQD (7846)
Department: Safety & Quality Department (SQD)
Division: Quality Management Division (QMD)
Duration: 1 year
Number of IPA(s): 1
Purpose: To support Quality Supervision and assessment, in the field of Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) execution

Ref. code

IPA/2024/034/SQD

Application deadline

07-08-2025

Description

Purpose/Scope

To provide support for the following as an NDE (Non-Destructive Examination) expert:

• NDE definition, assessment, and monitoring.
• NDE training development and delivery.
• Support integration with DAs, contributing to the initiative for knowledge sharing and resource optimization in the field of NDE.
• Perform quality supervision activities, in particular in the field of NDE to support IO assessment of compliance to applicable requirements.

IPA will be asked more in general also to support QMD teams in performing quality checks, including direct product inspections to check compliance with applicable Quality Requirements.

Overall foreseen duration of the assignment

1 year (may be extended up to 4 years depending on the project needs)

On-site/remote assignment

Onsite

List of activities to be performed

Not exhaustive list of tasks is reported here below:

Provides central Quality Assurance support and management of quality-related risks and issues.

• Advises on quality-related issues including materials, design, manufacturing, and construction.
• Supports reviews of quality plans, procedures, Deviation Requests, non-conformance reports, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)/Manufacturing Inspection Plans-(MIPs), final quality documentation, subcontractor documentation, and other quality-related documentation.
• Identifies potential non-conformance and initiates Non-Conformity (NC) based on findings, supports Non-Conformance Report (NCR) treatment, follows up, and verifies corrective and remedial actions.
• Assists in the implementation of the quality training program for ITER Organization (IO) and external personnel.
• Supports quality-related activities as directed by the Head of the QMD Division.
• Performs quality audits and evaluations of the main suppliers and contractors

Perform onsite and offsite product quality supervision and direct inspections like:

• Supports quality inspection/supervision on pre-fabrication activities in the workshop; Receiving inspections at IO site or off-site, storage conditions inspections as requested by stakeholders.

The above activities include assessment, monitoring, reviewing, and reporting on activities listed in the Inspection Plan (ITPs or MIPs) and in particular of intervention Points that have been marked up by IO.

IPA may be also requested to:

• Supports the promotion of quality culture and quality requirement propagation throughout the organization. 
• Creates and implements all necessary training material about NDE and quality requirements and activities throughout the ITER Project;
• Develops, improves, and delivery of training sessions;
• Supports Project Knowledge Management and shares
  initiative/development, including actions to enforce integration with Domestic Agencies;
• Any other activity related to the tasks assigned to Quality Assurance.

Education/ Know-How:

• Master's degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering or equivalent technical discipline;
• Comprehensive knowledge of quality standards;
• Qualification certificates in the technical field like NDE and welding (e.g. qualification according to ISO 9712 or equivalent)
• NDE certification level 3 is desirable
• Proven experience in testing and inspection (e.g. compliance check on materials, welding, Non-Destructive Testing, leak testing, pressure testing; electrical testing; painting/coating, handling operations; packing; etc.)
• Proven experience in the fabrication and installation supervision of large and complex systems for nuclear plants or oil and gas sectors;
• Knowledge of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) code and European Norm (EN) standards is desirable.

Technical experience:

• Experience in the implementation of quality systems in the nuclear industry should be considered a strong advantage;
• Experience in writing NDE and quality procedures;
• Experience in the application of Construction /Manufacturing Quality supervision.

Social skills:

• Effective writing and verbal communication skills are essential to facilitate dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and stakeholders;
• Negotiation and communication skills to adjust communication content and style are necessary when recommending alternatives or clarifying division positions on QA to contractors;
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment;
• Ability to work in a team and to promote teamwork;
• Ability to understand, analyse, and clearly document work processes, across disciplines or departments;
• Ability to analyse various issues and resolve them in a timely manner;
• Ability to apply high standards of team mindset, trust, excellence, loyalty, and integrity.

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_v2.5 (apply through SF)