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IMS Senior Specialist

  • Nuclear
  • Permanent / Project Management
  • Astana
  • Kazakhstan
  • 05/09/25
  • On site
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Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.


Every day, our 7,750 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy.


We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.


Drawing on more than 55 years’ experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimise the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering.


To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all.


Job Description

Assystem is supporting the development of Kazakhstan’s first Large Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP). We are looking for an IMS Senior Specialist to join our international team and play a key role in developing and implementing the Integrated Management System (IMS) for this landmark program.

The IMS Senior Specialist supports the TO-02&03 Quality Manager in designing and implementing a process-based IMS. This role ensures alignment with international nuclear quality standards, regulatory requirements, and project management best practices.
 

Core Responsibilities

  • IMS Development & Implementation: Develop the IMS Plan, process maps, manuals, and procedures; ensure maturity and continuous improvement.

  • Training & Awareness: Design and deliver training programs, including induction, QA, and internal auditor qualification.

  • Auditing & Reviews: Define and lead internal audits, act as Lead Auditor, support external certification (ISO 19443, ISO 14001, ISO 45001), and manage reviews.

  • Performance & Reporting: Implement and track IMS KPIs, maintain the maturity matrix, and prepare regular reports.

  • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with client management and multidisciplinary teams in a multicultural, international environment.

My profile

  • Strong knowledge of nuclear quality standards (ISO 19443, ASME NQA-1, IAEA GSR Part 2).

  • Expertise in business model design tools.

  • Fluent English (C1); Russian language is a plus.

  • Ability to manage IMS development in a nuclear licensing context.

  • Strong process management, documentation, and auditing skills.

  • Master’s degree in engineering or quality (or equivalent).

  • 15+ years in QMS development, certification, and continuous improvement, ideally in the nuclear sector.

  • 5+ years managing a certified IMS (QHSE).

  • Proven experience in process description, QA training, and training material development.

  • IRCA ISO 9001 Certified QA Lead Auditor (mandatory).

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

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