Nuclear Operations Technician

Core mission
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). As one of the team's operations technicians, you will work under the supervision of the team leader (shift leader).

Your tasks
-Monitor the state of the installations and systems and their compliance with operational limits and conditions (technical specifications for operation)
-Diagnose any faults 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 as well as tests 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).

Your profile
-Level 4/5 qualification (BTEC HNC/HND or equivalent) in a relevant field such as industrial engineering and maintenance, mechanical and thermal engineering or mechanical and production engineering, with at least two to three years' experience in an industrial setting.
-Practical experience of operations in a high-risk industrial environment would be an advantage.
-You are a well-organised self-starter with good writing skills.
-You are able to work both alone and in a team, have a strong service-oriented attitude, and are able to take initiative while complying with regulatory requirements.
-A diplomatic and flexible attitude and the ability to work collaboratively would also be assets for this position.
-You have a meticulous approach to your work, possess sound judgement and are able to work under stress.
-This post requires the ability to speak French. As the ILL is an international facility, you must also be able to communicate in English. Knowledge of German would be an advantage.

What we offer

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 a host of benefits that you will discover when you arrive!

Prospects We guarantee you a secure permanent position 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.

Sounds interesting?
Then why not take your next career step with us by applying online - preferably in English - via our career portal by 02.10.2022, quoting reference number 22/34.
Please note that all applicants are subject to administrative screening. For this post, medical fitness for work under ionising radiation is required. You will also have to perform an emergency response role in the event of a crisis.
We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.