TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower's mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company's activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits."
TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Senior Reactor Operator Candidate
The Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) candidate reports directly to the Senior Manager, Operations and will initially attend license class to obtain a license for Kemmerer Unit 1 (KU1). The SRO Candidate will also provide project support by informing and contributing to build plant knowledge to improve management and operation success. The SRO candidate will provide high level insights and contributions and will be responsible for developing and implementing procedures for program development, training program development, and plant design reviews for operations. The successful SRO candidate will proactively integrate and coordinate with other departments, project partners, regulators, and outside organizations working on the needs of the project.
Responsibilities
- Participate in training to obtain an SRO license for the Natrium plant.
- Provide assistance, feedback and support to other members of the class to ensure a successful training program.
- Use independent judgment while proactively coordinating, with minimal oversight, with other departments for cross-discipline procedure development, design reviews, and training development.
- Develop, implement, and use smart procedures or other software-based support tools to develop electronic procedures.
- Complete 10CFR50.59 and 10CFR72.48 reviews, as applicable.
- Leverage deep industry experience and knowledge to consider and integrate use of cross-trained resources in procedure development, training development, and design reviews to improve organizational efficiency.
- Engage with external industry peers, 3rd party vendors, ASME, NEI, EPRI, and other organizations to find and develop innovative methods and technologies for the development of procedures, training, and the design of the plant.
- Use independent judgement and discretion to ensure administrative and process implementation procedures comply with company standards, NRC regulations, INPO accreditation criteria, and other codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of plant design, plant operations, and discipline‑specific skills and techniques commensurate with the responsibility to develop procedures and training and perform effective design reviews.
- Support Plant Operations Leadership in establishing department goals and cost estimates that result in budgeted activities for the assigned area including specific project or subject matter areas as assigned.
- Drive crew performance improvement through observations, feedback, debriefs during on shift and training activities. Create crew performance strategies and plans.
- Although primary focus may be associated with discipline-specific processes and procedures, perform other assigned tasks that support meeting site procedure development schedules.
Discipline-Specific Education and Experience
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must have at least one of the following qualifications:
- Previously held a Reactor Operator License at an operating nuclear power plant
- Previously held a Senior Reactor Operator license at an operating nuclear power plant.
- Bachelors Degree in science or engineering
- Experienced as a licensed operator training instructor, with an SRO certification
- Two years experience on a military reactor as a qualified Reactor Operator (RO), Engineering Watch Supervisor (EWS), Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor (PPWS), or Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW)
Key Qualifications and Skills
- High level of knowledge of nuclear power plant systems and terminology.
- Experience with interpreting relevant nuclear information and standards in strict procedural and regulatory compliance.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
- Attention to detail and aspiration for excellence.
- Self-starter who can develop innovative solutions with minimal supervision.
- The successful candidate will:
- possess a high degree of trust and integrity, openly communicate, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
- understand how individual actions and decisions can positively and negatively affect the ability of the total organization to meet its requirements to regulatory agencies and to the public.
- adapt well to emergent changes due to changes in plant design, plant procedures, schedule changes, or other challenges associated with the design, construction, and commissioning of a new nuclear power plant.
This position is subject to qualification requirements in accordance with ANSI/ANS 3.1. Candidates must meet the minimum education and experience criteria applicable to the role, including relevant nuclear industry experience where required. Verification of data will be part of the hiring process.
Job Functions:
Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.
- Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
- Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
- Repetitive work: Prolonged
- Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
- Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day
- Travel required 0-10%
TerraPower's technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. To facilitate TerraPower's export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Government export authorization approval times vary. Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.
Job details
Salary Range: $122,518 - $195,711
- We typically place offers in the lower to middle portion of the range to maintain internal equity and allow room for growth. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual's qualifications experience. This range is specific to Wyoming State.
Benefits:
- Competitive Compensation
- Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
- Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- Life and Disability
- Gender Affirmation Benefits
- Parental Leave
- 401k Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 21 days of annually accrued PTO
- Generous Holiday Schedule
- Relocation Assistance
- Professional and Educational Support Opportunities
TerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/
