Radioactive Waste Management Technician

Context:
The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), situated in Grenoble, France, is an international research facility for fundamental research using neutrons. It is Europe's leading centre for neutron research and operates a nuclear reactor (HRF), providing the brightest neutron source in the world.
Come and join our team in the Radioactive Waste Management and Decontamination group (GTDA), comprising a Head of Group, an engineer and eventually five technicians, which forms part of the ILL's Health Physics, Safety and Environment Service (SRSE).

Your tasks:
As a technician, you will play a key role in the management of radioactive waste, as well as during work operations performed in radioactive environments at the ILL.
This post is primarily related to the management radioactive waste (75%). Here you will have the following main duties:
- Separating and managing waste (dismantling, cutting, drying, etc.), following the relevant procedures
- Conditioning waste in the appropriate packaging (VLLW, LLW, ILW)
- Completing documentation for production of radioactive waste packages
- Performing gamma spectrometry measurements on radioactive waste packages
- Using x-rays to check the contents of drums containing waste suitable for incineration
- Transporting radioactive waste packages (using a forklift truck and mobile crane)
- Keeping inventories for waste storage areas up to date
- Loading radioactive waste packages into containers for transport.

In the context of work operations in radioactive environments, your duties (25%) will include:
- Assisting in the production of medical radioisotopes (acceptance and inspection of empty casks, decontamination following removal from the hot cell, loading of active casks, etc.)
- Carrying out preparation and clean-up operations for work areas in radiation protection zones (installing containment tents, air monitors and breathing air supply units, etc.)
- Decontaminating areas, equipment and tools (using pressure washers, cleaning cloths, etc.)
- Supporting work operations in radiation protection zones (supplying consumables, assisting those working in radioactive environments to put on and take off protective clothing, etc.)
- Managing "active" clothing (through the conditioning, inspection, shipping and acceptance stages)
- Changing ventilation filters, gloves in glove boxes, etc.
- Manage equipment and stocks of consumables (contracts for maintenance, suppliers and orders).

Your profile:
- You have a relevant Level 2 qualification (e.g. NVQ level 2, BTEC, GCSE or equivalent) or Level 3 qualification (A level, NVQ level 3 or equivalent) as a technician specialising in operations on nuclear installations, radioactive waste management and work and decontamination operations in radioactive environments.
- Experience in a radioactive environment is required.
- You must be able to demonstrate strict application of procedures and you must have a meticulous approach to your work.
- You must have a meticulous approach your work and be able to work independently, as well as part of a team.
- Fluency in French essential.

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 an annual paid leave entitlement as well as compensatory leave ("récupération de temps de travail", known as RTT), additional time off in lieu ("repos compensateur"), and a host of other benefits that you will discover when you arrive!

Prospects:
We guarantee you a secure position on an indefinite-term contract in a multicultural industrial and 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 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 16/03/2025, quoting reference number 25/12.
Please note that all applicants are subject to administrative screening (background checks) and that medical fitness 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.

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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