Nuclear Electrical Operations Technician

VACANCY

The ILL is a fundamental research institute founded and financed by France, Germany and the United Kingdom. It is Europe's leading centre for research using neutrons and operates the brightest neutron source in the world. The ILL's Reactor Division is responsible for producing the neutrons feeding the instruments of research and for operating all the technical installations associated with the reactor. It currently has a vacancy for a:

Nuclear Electrical Operations Technician


Duties:
You will join one of the six shift teams in the ILL's Operations Service responsible for reactor operations. Each team comprises a shift leader and four operations technicians. Your main duties as operations technician under the supervision of a team leader (shift leader) will be to:

- Monitor the state of the installations and systems and their compliance with operational limits and conditions (technical specifications for operation)
- Diagnose any faults, on the basis of the drawings and plans available for the electrical installations, and identify the corrective action to be taken
- Ensure the safe shutdown of the reactor installations to allow for maintenance operations
- Prepare and conduct periodic inspections, and testing prior to reactor start-up
- Prepare and maintain operational documentation (procedures, instructions, etc.)
- Design and carry out modifications to improve operating conditions

You will be required to work round-the-clock shifts on a rota basis (2 x 12h).

Qualifications and experience:
- Level 4 qualification (NVQ, BTEC HND for example) in industrial maintenance, electronic and electrical engineering, electrical engineering and industrial computing, or equivalent, as well as at least three years' practical experience in an industrial setting.
- Good technical knowledge of power distribution on different generation equipment would be an advantage (high voltage units, MV cells, protective relays, transformers, LV switchboards, circuit breakers, etc.).
- As would experience of working under the pressure of a highly demanding quality assurance environment.
- You have an independent, methodical, and meticulous approach to your work and possess good writing skills.

You are used to working alone or in a team. You have a strong service-oriented attitude and can work independently or as part of a team. You are able to take initiative while complying with regulatory requirements and safety procedures.

Language skills:
As an international research centre, we are particularly keen to ensure that we also attract applicants from outside France. This post requires a good knowledge of French. As the ILL is an international facility, you must also be able to communicate in English. Knowledge of German would be an advantage.

Notes:
This post is a permanent position.
Medical fitness for work under ionising radiation is required.
You must be ready to be called into action in the event of a crisis.
Position subject to safety screening.

Benefits:
Generous company benefits (expatriation allowance), relocation assistance and language courses may be offered (for more information, please consult our employment conditions).

How to apply:
Please submit your application on line, before 05/04/2020, via our website:
www.ill.eu/careers (vacancy reference: 20/15).


We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity; we therefore encourage anyone with relevant qualifications to apply.