Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) - operates Europe's leading research facility for basic research with neutrons in Grenoble (France). The passion for progress and technology unites us and makes innovation in science and research possible every day. Let's work together to change our society and our world for the better.
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The group's activities
You will join our Fluids group (a 12-person team), which is responsible for the maintenance of the reactor's fluids systems and associated mechanical equipment (pumps, valves, compressors, etc.), as well as the liquid effluent treatment plants (also known as 'effluent discharge stations'). The group's activities also include performing chemical analyses and managing welding operations on the above equipment.

Your tasks
Working with the other technicians in the group, you will primarily be responsible for performing maintenance and new work on the reactor's secondary cooling systems (pumping and water distribution systems), including:
- Maintaining, repairing and operating pumping and water distribution systems and associated processes
- Monitoring work carried out by subcontractors
- Performing statutory periodic tests and inspections
- Drafting and updating procedures, technical specifications, reports, etc. in compliance with the ILL's Integrated Management System.

On your arrival, you will receive support and in-house training in the form of mentoring.

Your profile
- Level 3 to Level 5 qualification (NVQ, HNC/HND, university degree or equivalent) in mechanical engineering, industrial maintenance or equivalent, together with at least 5 years' professional experience in the industrial maintenance of hydraulic systems
- Experience in maintaining pump circuits and reading technical drawings, and basic understanding of fluid mechanics
- Experience of working within a quality assurance framework
- Excellent writing skills (for the drafting of procedures, technical specifications, technical reports)
- A "hands-on" approach and a very high level of autonomy with strong analytical skills
- Team spirit and versatility.


Our offer to you:

Quality of life -
A hub for research and technology, the city of Grenoble is ideally located in the heart of the French Alps (just 3 hours from Paris/Provence by train, 1 hour from Lyon international airport and 1 ½ hours from Geneva). It is important for us that our staff achieve a healthy work-life balance. We therefore offer generous annual paid leave entitlement and a host of other benefits that you will discover when you arrive!

Prospects -
We are offering a permanent position (indefinite-term contract) in a multicultural scientific environment.

Benefits -
We offer generous social benefits (expatriation allowance, excellent health cover), moving and relocation assistance (under certain conditions) and an annual productivity bonus. We also offer language courses for you and your partner and subsidies for the use of public transport and the staff canteen, as well as for holidays and a variety of cultural and sports activities.


Does this sound interesting to you?
Then go ahead and take your next career step with us and apply online via our applicant portal by 17/04/2022 - preferably in English - quoting the reference number 22/09. Please note that sitting an administrative examination is mandatory for this position. We believe in equal opportunities and diversity, so the position is equally accessible to all qualified applicants.