Plant I&C Engineer

We are a high-tech company, committed to the design, integration, and operation of complex, mission-critical applications and systems throughout the world.

We perform turnkey projects, engineering services and product development for our customers, developing state-of-the-art systems in the Space, Aerospace, Energy, Scientific Facilities and Defense and Security sectors. With a end-to-end approach, we seamlessly navigate the entire service cycle, from meticulous validation and ongoing maintenance to effective obsolescence management.

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Who we are?

GTD is a high-tech company, committed to the design, integration, and operation of complex, mission-critical applications and systems throughout the world.

We perform turnkey projects, engineering services and product development for our customers, developing state-of-the-art systems in the Space, Aerospace, Energy, Scientific Facilities and Defense and Security sectors. With a end-to-end approach, we seamlessly navigate the entire service cycle, from meticulous validation and ongoing maintenance to effective obsolescence management.

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The role:

GTD Science, Infrastructures, and Robotics (GTD SI&R) is the leading provider of high-quality, high-reliability software solutions, robotics' control systems, custom electronics, and edge computing. With its unique system and software engineering capabilities, GTD SI&R is the most reliable supplier of control, supervision, analysis, and decision support systems for real-time, large, and critical applications. The company's solutions (Control Systems, Bespoke Electronics, Embedded Systems, Control Centers) are integrated into the most significant "Big Science" international projects (including ITER and CERN) and into several of the largest Green Power Generation companies in the world.

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We are looking for a Plant I&C Engineer with a strong experience in Cryogenics to join our GTD Cadarache team in GTD SI&R¸ The successful candidate will work collaborating with the F4E-CODAC team in the context of Framework Service Contracts. He/she will be responsible for providing I&C technical support in the ITER Cryogenics plant during commissioning.

To note that the working environment and the tasks to be performed offer the opportunity to contribute to the development of a large international project, and to learn from the different plant systems/technologies to be implemented at the ITER plant.

The role includes commissioning activities at ITER for the Cryogenics plant in the short term, but additionally other projects in the mid-long term related to electrical distribution, industrial plant conventional systems and nuclear systems. The successful candidate will be integrated in a growing team of local engineers.

Position activities - short term:

Among other tasks, as part of the I&C Cryogenics commissioning team, he/she will:

• I&C site support during commissioning: Test, calibrate, install, repair, and inspect I&C equipment;
• Review equipment manuals in order to inspect and troubleshoot equipment, looking for issues and repairing or replacing defective parts as needed;
• I&C Engineering (hook-ups, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, datasheets…): Review I&C documentation in order to be able to perform the commissioning activities and update the documents creating "As Built" versions.
• Proactively participate in technical meetings;
• Dialogue locally with the customer and supplier;
• Report progress

Position activities - long term:

Among other tasks, as part of the Cadarache I&C Team, he/she will:

• I&C Commissioning activities;
• I&C Engineering activities;
• Review and update I&C documentation from the customer;
• Software development for PLC and HMI;
• Proactively participate in technical meetings;
• Follow up of engineering, construction and commissioning phases;
• Dialogue locally with the customer;
• Create detailed work planning;
• Report progress.

Your profile: 

Experienced professional in the commissioning of continuous process control systems, with a strong background in Instrumentation and Control (I&C). Skilled in field instrumentation for maintenance and commissioning, as well as in I&C engineering for industrial plants and complex distributed architectures. Additionally, possesses expertise in Process Safety and compliance with relevant standards.

• BSc and/or MSc in one or more of the following fields: Electronics, Automation, Control Systems, Instrumentation, Electro-mechanics.
• Proficient in programming Siemens PLCs (S7-300, S7-400, S7-1500, S using Step7 and/or TIA Portal.
• Skilled in programming languages: CFC & SCL.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols: Profinet, Profibus, Modbus, OPC.
• Experience with HMI systems (WinCC OA or similar).
• Strong ability to manage planning, coordination, supervision, and reporting.
• Experience in control systems for nuclear plants.
• Familiarity with nuclear safety norms and standards.
• Expertise in High Voltage Electrical Power Distribution.
• Specific experience with IEC 61850 standards.
• Proficient in working with libraries and object-oriented development.
• Knowledge of EPICS and CODAC (ITER HMI).
• Professional English proficiency (B2 level).

Nice to have:

• French proficiency (B2 level).
• Experience in cryogenic process control systems.

What do we offer?

• Full-time position with a permanent contract
• To participate in highly advanced technological projects all around the world.
• To be part of a young dynamic company
• Flexible working hours.
• Ticket Restaurant
• Free fruit at work on Wednesdays
• Flexible Compensation Plan according to your needs
• Free Coffee Corner
• Holiday purchase option

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, etc.