ITER Project Associates

Title

IPA for Prevention Maintenance Engineer

Overview

EOI Reference Number: IPA-8003
Department: ITER Construction Project
Division / Program: Controls & Int. Commissioning Program
Section / Project: Integrated Commissioning Project
Duration: 48 Months
Number of IPAs: 1
Location of the Position: ITER Organization Headquarters (on-site)

Ref. code

IPA-8003

Application deadline

01-10-2025

Description

Purpose/Scope

• To check completeness/consistency and integrate Systems Maintenance and Inspection plans received from the various Projects into the Maintenance technical baseline and related computerized management system.
• Identify the needs of spare parts to implement defined plans during the initial Operation period.
• Liaise with the different System Responsible Officers, Technical Responsible Officers, and experts to collect data and complement missing information (incl. searching and extracting data from IDM, such as quality dossiers, certificates, Bill of Materials, etc.).
• Liaise with the different system Maintenance ROs and System commissioning teams to collect return of experience to prepare the next revision of the system Manufacturing Inspection Plans (MIPs).
• Propose recovery action plans in case too much information would be missing (incl. communication with suppliers to gather technical/commercial information).

List of activities to be performed

• Collects all Systems Maintenance and Inspection plans prepared by the various Projects.
• Verifies their completeness and consistency (including on-site visits to make some spot check verifications), referring to existing approved system MIPs.
• Requests missing information and clarifications from the Plant Breakdown Structure (PBS) Technical Responsible Officers and enhances using some engineering judgement and available standards/guidelines.
• Standardizes all the Systems M&I plans into the expected format for coding of those plans in Systems Applications and Products Plant Maintenance (SAP PM, computerized maintenance management system) under the supervision of System Maintenance ROs.
• Defines needed critical spare parts for initial Operation and analyzes potential gaps with those already delivered on-site, handling large and complex Excel files.
• Any other activity related to the overall IPA activities.

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 Preventive Maintenance Management, Maintenance work processes, and spare parts management.
• Proven track record in defining instrumentation maintenance strategies.
• Extensive experience in developing methods for preventive maintenance plans definition (e.g. RCM), including spare parts management.
• Strong skills in managing large databases with advanced knowledge of Excel.

Specific Training to Perform the Assignment:

• Electrical Safety training H0B0
• Working at Heights

Specific Requirements and Conditions:

• Proven experience in proposing solutions to address gaps in the application of procedures and processes
• Strong skills in producing activity reports and presenting results with clear conclusions
• Capacity to work independently
• Organized and autonomous approach to tasks

Financial aspects

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

Attachment

Template_IPA-HI-Proposal_v2.5 (apply through SF)

Title

IPA for Business intelligence & Reporting for Project and Finance Services

Overview

EOI Reference Number: IPA-8043
Department: Administration Department
Division / Program: Finance & Project Services Division
Section / Project: Project Control Infrastructure Section
Duration: 22 Months
Number of IPAs: 1
Location of the Position: ITER Organization Headquarters (on-site)

Ref. code

IPA-8043

Application deadline

30-09-2025

Description

Purpose/Scope

To support the activity of the Project Control Infrastructure Section in terms of Business Intelligence &Reporting for Project and Finance Services.

List of activities to be performed

1. BI Dashboard and Report Development

• Develops, updates, and maintains Power BI dashboards based on functional specifications provided by internal staff.
• Implements new visuals Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) measures, and filters as requested by internal teams.
• Verifies alignment of dashboards with source systems (e.g., SAP, Primavera, custom Structured Query Language (SQL)views).

2. Data Preparation and Transformation

• Creates and manages Power Query transformations for raw data from SQL Server, Excel, and APIs.
• Handles data cleansing, unpivoting, merging, and enrichment tasks as required for reporting.
• Applies DAX logic to create calculated columns, KPIs, and time intelligence functions.

3. Data Connection and Maintenance

• Builds and maintains data connections to internal databases (e.g., SQL Server, SAP views).
• Optimizes data models for performance and refresh efficiency.
• Configures and tests automatic data refresh schedules and troubleshoots failures.

4. Ad Hoc Reporting and Scripting

• Supports internal teams in creating ad hoc data extracts and Excel-based analysis tools.
• Writes and optimizes SQL scripts to support reporting logic or analysis tasks.
• Handles data formatting using JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) when connecting to external or structured data sources.

5. Documentation and Handover

• Documents all Power BI report logic, data transformations, and configuration settings.
• Maintains structured technical documentation to support future internal maintenance.
• Provides basic technical guidance or demos to internal users upon request.

6. Support and Debugging

• Troubleshoots issues in BI dashboards, data refreshes, and calculation anomalies.
• Responds to bug reports or updates requests from internal staff within agreed timelines.
• Ensures compatibility of reports with Power BI service environment (e.g., licensing, workspace setup).

7. Access control management

• Manages / maintains / updates security access rights for all the developed reports to prevent unauthorized user access to sensitive data
• Manages different group user profiles to deal with different access levels to detailed/ sensitive information
• Manages, verifies with IO staff and documents any specific request to access reports/data from individual stakeholders not part of the pre-defined groups.

Experience & Profile:

Professional Experience:
3-6 years

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

Language Requirements:
Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Technical Competencies and Experience:

• Basic knowledge of project management concepts (e.g. project lifecycle, schedule, SPI/CPI)
• Basic understanding of financial management (e.g., budgeting, cost tracking, variance analysis)
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI for data modelling and visualization
• Strong skills in Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and data connections
• Practical experience with Power Query (M language), SQL, DAX , JSON
• Ability to work with data from tools like SAP, Primavera P6, or other enterprise systems

Specific Training to Perform the Assignment:

• Project Management Training required
• Data and Power BI training or certificates are required.

Specific Requirements and Conditions:

• SAP and Primavera Cloud experience required
• SQL DB experience required
• Power BI advanced skill required

Financial aspects

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

Attachment

Template_IPA-HI-Proposal_v2.5 (apply through SF)

Title

IPA for Corrosion Engineering and Preservation Coordination

Overview

EOI Reference Number: IPA-7909
Department: ITER Construction Project
Division / Program: Plant Installation Program
Section / Project: Plant Installation Coordination Project
Duration: 24 Months
Number of IPAs: 1
Location of the Position: ITER Organization Headquarters (on-site)

Ref. code

IPA-7909

Application deadline

29-09-2025

Description

Purpose/Scope:

To prepare and monitor the coordination plan for a specific area of Tokamak Complex:

This IPA assignment demands a high degree of agility, technical expertise, and independence to proactively managecomplex engineering and corrosion-related preservation challenges. The ultimate goal is to ensure the integrity, reliability,and longevity of the ITER project's assets.

The IPA is tasked with conducting regular inspections and proactively identifying and resolving corrosion issues.

The IPA for Corrosion Engineering and Preservation Coordination is expected to propose, under the guidance of the PIPPreservation Manager, optimized preservation plans for the mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring equipment is wellprotected until start-up, cost-effectively and efficiently.

The IPA assists and reports to the PIP Preservation Manager in daily operations and acts as a liaison with otherdepartments. The IPA also supports the management of day-to-day contractual topics with the Preservation contractor(e.g., ensuring contractor resources are competent and properly trained, helps in case of issues with permits, scaffoldingneeds, etc.).

List of Activities:

1. Carries out regular planned and unplanned inspections:
   Proactively identifies potential Preservation and/or corrosion issues, analyzes root causes, and proposes solutions.
2. Maintains a clear register of all findings and follows up until closure.
3. Optimizes processes by driving continuous improvements in corrosion monitoring, prevention, and mitigationtechniques, ensuring adherence to applicable standards and best practices.
4. Troubleshoots corrosion issues: leads and manages corrosion-related projects:

• Drives complex technical corrosion-related topics to conclusion with the buy-in of the main stakeholders.
  Prepares technical specifications for the PIP Preservation manager to initiate contracts.
• Organizes and follows up on the works (in close coordination with the Coordination team) once the contract is signed,and ensures all transverse needs are met so that the Contractor can intervene without interruption.
• Ensures compliance through both planned and unplanned inspections.
• Always fully documents the decisions taken.
• Follows up on many of these tasks in parallel in an efficient way.

Experience & Profile:

• Profesional Experience:
  More than 9 years
• Education:
  Bachelor or equivalent degree Preservation and corrosion
• Language Requirements:
  Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Technical Competencies and Experience:
  10 years of experience in preservation of mechanical equipment under installation.
• Specific Training to Perform the Assignment:
  The associate will do the work at height training in addition to classical training in ITER to be introduced to the projectand to the safety rules.
  It is requested that the associate have skills and knowledge in:
  - Advanced Corrosion/metallurgy/welding Engineering knowledge;
  - Experience in Inspection (NDT would be an advantage);
  - Good knowledge of Industrial systems (O&G or Nuclear plants);
  - Good knowledge of Site installation works,
• Specific Requirements and Conditions:
  This role demands a high degree of agility, technical expertise, and independence. Due to a wide panel of systemsconcerned and of stakeholders involved, it is of utmost importance that the selected profile is curious (eager to learnabout all systems), and proactive , and has great interpersonal skills (drives difficult topics to conclusion with manystakeholders).
• Financial Aspects
  Paid by the HI, but under certain conditions as defined in the ITER Project Associates Scheme, IO could provide support

Attachment

Template_IPA-HI-Proposal_v2.5 (apply through SF)

Title

IPA for Interface Consistency of ITER Plant Systems

Overview

EOI Reference Number: IPA-8044
Department: Science & Integration Department
Division / Program: Central Integration Division
Section / Project: Design Integration Section
Duration: 24 Months
Number of IPAs: 1
Location of the Position: ITER Organization Headquarters (on-site)

Ref. code

IPA-8044

Application deadline

29-09-2025

Description

Purpose/Scope

The overall goal of the Design Integration Section (DIS) work is to complete the Tokamak Complex installation and Auxiliary Buildings to secure the construction schedule, by executing a final integration step to provide a robust Design allowing construction/installation of all Systems present in the Tokamak Complex/Auxiliary Buildings, with an integrated clash free design taking into account constructability, testing and commissioning, maintainability and fully satisfying the functional and safety requirements. In particular, under the responsibility of the Functional Integration Architect, the following activities are led regarding the Plant systems interfaces.

• Ensuring proper identification and follow-up of functional interface issues, as well as implementation of systems requirements, by collaborating and liaising with all IO Departments, IO Systems, Domestic Agencies (DA), DA suppliers and Contractors.
• Addressing any potential Functional issue (in particular at the level of interfaces) that could challenge the finalization of the layout and coordinating of the resolution with PBS teams and Central Integration division

List of activities to be performed

• Performs interface consistency assessment for fluidic systems in buildings B11, B14/B74 all levels, Auxiliary Buildings 13, 15, 18, 20, 63 and Hot Cell Facility, in preparation of some key integration steps (Design Integration Reviews, Interface Reviews, Design Reviews) by producing the following deliverables: assessment files, summary reports, Forward Action Plans (FAP) and database update, IFP (InterFace Point) model update in 3D;
• Identifies critical issues on IFPs on Hand Over Packages and captures them in EWP Integration Cards database, resolves the 2D-3D discrepancies together with the Responsible Officers for the design of fluid connections and the approval of the associated Configuration Models;
• Creates and updates the minutes of meeting, data collection tables, interface sheets and P&IDs and Interface Compliance Matrices;
• Resolves the discrepancies together with Construction for the implementation of fluid connections onsite, delivering impact assessment and resolution plan;
• Supports the Functional Integration Architect in the development of the resolution processes within Design Integration Section by producing working instructions and presentations for stakeholders;
• Works closely with Design Integration Section, systems design teams and Construction teams, and in particular Functional Integration Architect and Interface Management Engineer;
• 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.
• Any other activity related to the overall IPA activities.

Experience & Profile:

Professional Experience:
6 - 9 years

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

Language Requirements:
Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Technical Competencies and Experience:
Basic on 3 modelization (Catia)

Specific Training to Perform the Assignment:
Catia/Enovia, Navisworks, Cintoo

Specific Requirements and Conditions:

Relevant assessment experience to cover the full Systems Engineering requirement management process for interfaces, from interface sheet specification to implementation into the design (engineering diagrams and 3D models);
Time management skills: keep his/her activities as per the agreed schedule and report progress/issues regularly;
Experience working with CATIA/ENOVIA, Navisworks, Cintoo or similar software.

Financial aspects

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

Attachment

Template_IPA-HI-Proposal_v2.5 (apply through SF)

Title

IPA for ITER Blanket Assembly Transporter control system development

Overview

EOI Reference Number: IPA-8048
Department: ITER Construction Project
Division / Program: Machine Assembly Program
Section / Project: Remote Handling Project
Duration: 12 Months
Number of IPAs: 2
Location of the Position: ITER Organization Headquarters (on-site)

Ref. code

IPA-8048

Application deadline

29-09-2025

Description

Purpose/Scope

The Blanket Assembly Transporter (BAT) is an in-vessel robotic transporter to perform assembly of the blanket modules inside the ITER vacuum vessel. The blanket modules are composed of the first walls and shield blocks. The first walls weigh up to 1.4 tons, and the shield blocks up to 3.1tons and 4.2 tons depending on their locations.

The scope of the task is:

• To contribute to the development of the control system software for controlling the BAT robotic transporter and end-effectors,
• To assist in enhancing the Human Machine Interface for the assembly tools,
• To advance the implementation of a Vision System for the BAT,
• To develop and apply automated component handling using force-moment sensor feedback for management of load transfers,
• To facilitate the integration of BAT control system elements: HMIs, controllers, vision systems, force-moment sensors, virtual reality, and more.

List of activities to be performed

The main activities to be performed by the IPA are:

• Develops HMI for robotic systems,
• Designs and implements embedded control system software,
• Establishes network communications between HMI and controllers,
• Develops automated control system functions,
• Integrates control system applications over the network,
• Contributes to Vision system development,
• Facilitates integration of Tool-Changer with force-moment sensor,
• Calibrates robotic arms,
• Builds robotic kinematic algorithms
• Models and simulates in Virtual Reality
• Configures the software development infrastructure
• Manages multiple concurrent tasks by setting clear priorities and tracking progress systematically.
• Ensures that decisions are documented clearly and trace
• Any other activity related to the overall IPA activities.

Experience & Profile:

Professional Experience:

3-6 years

Education:​​​​​​

Bachelor or equivalent degree

Language Requirements:

Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Technical Competencies and Experience:

• C, C++, Python programming
• MATLAB/SIMULINK for control system analysis;
• Experience with control system design tools (SysML);
• Experience applying QA to software development;
• Experience developing software for Windows and Linux operating systems
• Experience with network communications and middleware,
• Experience working with SQL database based programs,
• Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
• Experience on Virtual Reality systems will be an advantage

Financial aspects

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

Attachment

Template_IPA-HI-Proposal_v2.5 (apply through SF)

Title

Associate for Hot Cell Nuclear Mechanical Systems Engineering

Overview

Ref No: IPA/2025/001/CP(8038)
Department: Construction Project (CP)
Program: Buildings & Site Management Program (BSM)
Project: Hot Cell and Radwaste Project (HCR)
Duration: 2 years
Number of IPA(s): 1
Purpose: To support systems engineering, interface management, and procurement activities for the ITER Hot Cell nuclear mechanical systems, ensuring effective coordination with Tokamak System Developers and facilitating design development, requirement elaboration, and contractor collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.

Ref. code

IPA/2025/001/CP

Application deadline

08-09-2025

Description

Purpose/Scope:

The scope of work encompasses systems engineering, interface management, and procurement activities related to the nuclear mechanical systems of the ITER Hot Cell.
The scope of work includes the ITER Hot Cell Remote Handling Systems (HCRHS) and the Building Mechanical Systems (BMS), which are together comprised of robotic/remote handling systems, manipulators, overhead handlers, floor-mounted trolleys/pallets, nuclear doors, confinement/docking equipment and ancillary supporting systems.
Under the guidance of the Hot Cell and Radwaste Project, the activity primarily focuses on ensuring that interfaces between the Hot Cell Facility nuclear mechanical systems and Tokamak System Developers are appropriately managed and that the interface requirements are adequately propagated and followed up throughout the Project lifecycle. In time, this will also involve supporting the relevant Responsible Officers (ROs) in the elaboration of requirements for Contractor Technical Specifications and follow-up of Contractor design activities.
The role involves collaborating with and supporting HCF Clients (Tokamak System Developers) and other interfacing system owners in the development of Interface Sheets and Interface Requirements. As the Project progresses, it is expected that the role will also involve collaborating with design Contractors and the Industry. In addition, there is a short-term focus on supporting the design development of the interface points, including CAD (3D/2D) definition of the interface points.

List of activities to be performed

The following activities are to be performed, working as part of a team:
Support the consolidation and management of Hot Cell Mechanical Systems Interfaces

The objective is to provide transverse engineering support to consolidate and manage the interfaces between HCF Client systems and the ITER Hot Cell Nuclear Mechanical Systems. Tasks include:

• Track and follow-up interfacing documentation to support the prioritization and planning of team activities.
• Proactively build and maintain an effective network across the ITER Project and develop collaborative working relationships with interfacing stakeholders.
• Support the Responsible Officers by providing technical feedback and engineering judgement on interfacing topics to support decision making in the best interests of the ITER Project. -When providing technical feedback and engineering judgement; balance the needs of interfacing systems, taking due account of safety, cost, maturity, schedule, and complexity of systems.
• Pro-actively follow up topics with interfacing (HCF Client) ROs to ensure timely completion of tasks and adherence to Project schedule.
• Catalogue and track the development of all tools/handling frames / adapters etc. necessary to fulfill interface requirements

Contribute to the technical definition of Interface Points:

The objective is to support the ROs in charge of the HCF nuclear mechanical systems in the design development / technical definition of interface points, including:

• Geometric and Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT) analysis of interface points.
• Development of 3D/2D CAD models / drawings to provide clear and suitably detailed interface requirements, commensurate with the maturity of the interface.

Support ROs in the elaboration of requirements for Contractor Technical Specifications and production of the input package:

The objective is to support the ROs in charge of the HCF nuclear mechanical systems in the development of requirements/input packages for Contractor Technical Specifications for Concept Design.

• Support the cataloging and standardization of technical requirements.
• Prepare tender input package documentation

Support ROs in follow-up of Contractor design activities:

The objective is to support the ROs in charge of the HCF nuclear mechanical systems in following up on Contractor activities throughout the design lifecycle.

• Support the ROs in the response to technical Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Support the ROs in configuration management and assessing project changes.

Typical Documentation

Typical deliverables that may be produced during the execution of this role include:

• Tracking database of interfacing documents (key deliverable).
• Periodic reporting on the design/procurement status of interfacing systems in relation to the Hot Cell nuclear mechanical systems.
• ITER standard Interface Sheets, with fully established Interface Requirements agreed upon and approved by all stakeholders (key deliverables).
• 3D CAD and 2D interface drawings to a level of detail commensurate with concept and preliminary design maturity, to include Geometric and Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT) data (key deliverables).
• Support to technical requirements specifications and tender input package
• Response to response to Contractor Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Support to project change/configuration management topics
• Technical meeting minutes

Specific training to perform the assignment

Nuclear safety training under French regulation

Specific requirements and conditions

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or other related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in design/integration of complex mechanical systems.
• Experience in interface and requirements management and balancing the needs of stakeholders.
• Experience in the design of mechanical systems.
• Experience in development of 2D drawings from 3D CAD (i.e. CATIA).
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT) analysis is considered a strong advantage,
• Experience with the specificities of Remote Handling (RH) systems and interfaces is considered a strong advantage.
• Experience in the nuclear industry is considered a strong advantage.
• Practical, solution-driven problem-solving skills.
• Flexible, reliable, proactive, collaborative, positive, and organized.
• Experience in an international undertaking and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment is considered a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Good communication skills. Fluent in English (written/spoken).
• Collaborative team worker with good negotiation skills.

Financial aspects

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

Attachment

Template_IPA-HI-Proposal_v2.5 (apply through SF)