Ingénieur Qualification Incendie

About IFOPSE and EDF Group

IFOPSE is a SME with 80 employees, a 100% subsidiary of the EDF Group. Specializing in safety consulting, engineering, and training, IFOPSE focuses on preventing fire, explosion, and chemical risks. We offer a broad scope of advice and training, from first responders to crisis management.

Headquartered in Nivillac, Morbihan, France, IFOPSE operates nationwide with additional locations in Les Avenières (Isère), Lyon, and Marseille. For 40 years, IFOPSE has provided training in Safety, Fire, and Wind Energy, aiming to be a reference player in these markets. Our high-quality facilities are widely praised by clients.

Our Studies & Consulting department, comprising 20 highly qualified engineers, doctor-engineers, and technicians, has been assisting clients for over 15 years in defining and implementing their fire prevention and protection strategies.

Our Values

IFOPSE is dedicated to a major challenge: the safety and security of its clients. As an EDF Group subsidiary, IFOPSE particularly develops its expertise to support decarbonized energy, nuclear, and renewable sectors in France.

We rely on teams recognized for their expertise, committed daily to client satisfaction, and sharing the EDF Group values of respect, solidarity, and responsibility. Recognizing that service quality depends on staff competence, IFOPSE continuously invests in maintaining and developing employee skills. Safety and security are absolute priorities, guaranteed for our employees, trainees, and clients.

IFOPSE is also actively committed to environmental protection, encouraging practices and solutions that limit environmental impacts among all stakeholders, especially clients. These commitments are underpinned by our Quality, Nuclear Safety, and Environment certifications.

Your Role as an Ingénieur Qualification Incendie

The IFOPSE Studies & Consulting department is looking for a new team member to:

• Conduct studies related to the qualification of fire systems and update fire referentials.
• Support clients in the fire resistance qualification of products (validating test protocols and operating procedures, analyzing test results, etc.).
• Perform technical surveillance of qualification fire tests and test reports.
• Coordinate, pilot, and organize activities.
• Conduct various fire studies and analyses.

Candidate Profile

You should hold a Bac +5 degree (engineering school, specialized master) in materials science, industrial risk management, or thermo-mechanics. We seek a motivated individual with a strong team spirit and a genuine interest in fire risk management.

Mastery of fire resistance and reaction qualification standards is essential. Good project management skills and knowledge of thermal phenomenology are also recommended.

Knowledge of nuclear regulatory referentials (INB decree, PWR operation, safety), fire risk management standards, and standards related to other aggressions (seism, flood, etc.) would be appreciated.

This position is open to experienced engineers (minimum 5 years). Significant knowledge of the nuclear domain and methods for demonstrating safety regarding fire risk is indispensable. Proficiency in English is also required.

Key skills/competency

• Fire Safety Engineering
• Industrial Risk Management
• Nuclear Safety Standards
• Materials Science
• Thermo-mechanics
• Project Coordination
• Regulatory Compliance
• Qualification Testing
• Risk Analysis
• English Proficiency