Nuclear Engineer (Spent Fuel Management)(P4)

Vienna

Organization: IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency
Location: Vienna
Grade: Mid level - P-4, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
- Engineering
- Technology, Electronics and Mechanics
- Renewable Energy sector
- Nuclear Technology
- Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Materials Section
- Mechanics and Electronics (Engineering)
Closing Date: Closed

Organizational Setting

The Division of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology comprises the Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Materials Section, Waste Technology Section and the Research Reactor Section. The Division is responsible for the implementation of activities under a matrix structure of programmes on the nuclear fuel cycle and materials technologies, on the management of radioactive waste and on research reactors.The Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Materials Section assists interested Member States in the development of safe, environmentally friendly, economically viable, proliferation-resistant and sustainable fuel cycle options and it encourages information exchange on the exploration, mining and processing of uranium and thorium, the design, manufacturing and performance of nuclear fuels, the management of spent fuel, and the development of advanced and innovative nuclear fuels and fuel cycles.

Main Purpose

Under the supervision of the Technical Leader of the Spent Fuel Management Team, the Spent Fuel Management Specialist organizes Consultancy and Technical Meetings, international symposia, training programmes and Workshops; coordinates and evaluates coordinated research projects (CRPs), prepares state-of-the-art reports and IAEA Nuclear Energy Series documents; and supports technical cooperation (TC) projects, in the areas of spent nuclear fuel management (world inventories), of spent nuclear fuel performance assessment, of operation and ageing management of spent nuclear fuel and related storage facilities or transportation systems, and of spent nuclear fuel recycling (including spent fuel reprocessing).

Role

The Spent Fuel Management Specialist works in the areas of spent nuclear fuel management, strategies, spent nuclear fuel performance, operations and ageing management of spent nuclear facilities (storage, reprocessing, and recycling), highly radioactive transportation systems (logistics and development of Dual Purpose Casks), as\: (i) a programme developer and implementer, contributing specialized knowledge and experience to the planning and development of the IAEA's programme; (ii) a scientific secretary/technical expert, planning and leading Consultancy and Technical Meetings, developing e-Learning materials and IAEA Nuclear Energy Series documents, and contributing to the animation of the Spent Fuel Management network (SFM-Net); (iii) contributing to the planning and implementation of review missions such as ARTEMIS; and (iv) a technical and project officer, assessing and assisting TC projects, and promoting, coordinating and evaluating coordinated research projects (CRPs).

Functions / Key Results Expected

- Develop new approaches and policies by contributing specialized knowledge and experience to the planning, development and implementation of the IAEA's projects on spent nuclear fuel management, highly radioactive materials transportation and storage in various systems/facilities, and on performance, operation and ageing management of spent nuclear facilities (storage, reprocessing and recycling).

- Innovate in planning and leading moderately complex Technical Meetings on spent nuclear fuel performance assessment, transportation and storage (in various systems/facilities) of highly radioactive materials, as well as on operations and ageing management of spent nuclear fuel facilities, including proposing their subject, preparing their scope, selecting participants and coordinating the preparation and development of e-learning materials, reports and IAEA Nuclear Energy Series documents.

- Contribute to the planning and implementation of review missions on spent nuclear fuel management (such as ARTEMIS) or training activities, preparatory meetings and follow-up visits; provide technical input for preparation of mission reports.

- Evaluate moderately complex TC projects, and proactively develop action plans and plan, organize and participate in seminars, workshops, expert missions and training courses.

- Proactively promote, coordinate and evaluate moderately complex CRPs in Member States and conduct moderately complex studies and assessments related to issues and trends.

- Develop new approaches and policies for international recommendations and guidance on spent nuclear fuel performance, on transportation and storage (in various systems/facilities) of highly radioactive materials, on operation (including the management of damaged spent fuel) and ageing management of spent nuclear fuel facilities (storage, reprocessing and recycling), with a view to addressing Member States' specific needs.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies

Name	Definition

Planning and Organizing	Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Sectionâs priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans.

Communication	Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions.

Achieving Results	Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Divisionâs programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned.

Teamwork	Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions.

Functional Competencies

Name	Definition

Technical/scientific credibility	Ensures that work is in compliance with internationally accepted professional standards and scientific methods. Provides scientifically/technically accepted information that is credible and reliable.

Analytical thinking	Analyses information to identify cause and effect relationships and correlations. Identifies critical elements and assesses consequences of different courses of action and proposes solutions.

Knowledge sharing and learning	Actively seeks learning opportunities and actively shares knowledge and information with others; shares specialized knowledge, skills and learning from experience across different situations and contexts effectively.

Partnership building	Identifies and builds partnerships. Develops and maintains long lasting partnerships to strengthen relationships. Delivers programmatic outputs and acquires resources in support of Agency goals.

Required Expertise

Function	Name	Expertise Description

Nuclear Engineering	Fuel Cycle and Waste Management	Experience in the behaviour of materials used in spent fuel storage and transport systems.

Nuclear Engineering	Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities	Experience in analysing possible accident scenarios to provide technical guidance for safe management of spent fuel and related systems/facilities.

Nuclear Engineering	Nuclear Fuel Management	In-depth knowledge and experience in spent nuclear fuel management, spent nuclear fuel storage systems/facilities and/or transport systems. Knowledge of the management of damaged spent fuel beneficial.

Nuclear Engineering	Nuclear Fuel Performance	Experience in the behaviour of spent nuclear fuel in storage and/or transport after storage, under normal, off-normal and accidental conditions.

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

- Master's Degree - Advanced university degree in nuclear engineering, chemistry, physics or materials science.

-At least seven years of hands-on (operational) experience in spent nuclear fuel management, the performance of spent nuclear fuel in storage systems/facilities) and/or transport, operations and ageing management of spent nuclear fuel facilities (storage, reprocessing and recycling), of which five years at international level.
- Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $70647 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 33911, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; 6 weeks' annual vacation, home leave, pension plan and health insurance

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Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are encouraged

Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system, the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or values)\: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity. Staff members may be assigned to any location. The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above. Testing may be part of the recruitment process
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