Test And Fill Facility Operations Manager

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. 

Test And Fill Facility Operations Manager

The Test and Fill Facility (TFF) Operations Manager will report directly to the TFF Site Manager and play a key role in ensuring the functionality and configuration of test systems at the TFF. This role involves leading a team of engineers and operators to execute testing and facility operations critical to TerraPower technology development. The Operations Manager will oversee daily test system operations to maintain safety, performance, and compliance with TerraPower standards while fostering a collaborative and effective work environment. 

Responsibilities

Test System Management and Maintenance:

• Maintain the functionality and configuration of TFF test systems, ensuring they meet operational requirements.
• Provide technical oversight for maintenance and operation of TFF test systems.

Leadership:

• Lead and manage a team of operators and engineers in charge of operating and maintaining TFF test systems.
• Assign tasks and monitor progress to ensure testing activities align with project goals.
• Foster a collaborative work environment while ensuring adherence to safety protocols.

Facility Operations and Coordination:

• Oversee daily operations of the TFF test systems, including test protocols, maintenance, and test building activities.
• Coordinate larger item moves within the facility and ensure proper inventory management of supplies, tools, and PPE.
• Interface with building contractors and TFF Site Manager for upgrades or changes to testing infrastructure.

Safety and Compliance:

• Work closely with the Environmental Health and Safety Program Manager to implement TerraPower safety requirements and maintain a safe, clean, and organized test.
• Ensure safety training and qualifications are completed for all staff operating TFF test systems.
• Train and qualify new staff for incident response at a sodium facility.
• Play a key role in emergency response situations.

Technical Support:

• Provide input and review of testing plans and activities to ensure technical precision, feasibility, and alignment to test sponsor needs.
• Coordinate with TP IT to maintain IT system functionality and security, including security cameras and computer networks needed for test system operation.
• Provide feedback and technical leadership when assessing test system impacts from new or changing test sponsor requests.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Support TerraPower visits and tours, showcasing facility operations and safety adherence.

Key Qualifications and Skills

Education and Experience:

• Minimum high school diploma and 5+ years of relevant experience in Nuclear, Aerospace, Industrial, Mechanical industries or industrial operating environments.
• Extensive experience in facility management
• Experience in test system configuration preferred

Leadership and Teamwork:

• Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and operate within a matrixed organization preferred.

Self-Direction and Motivation:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision to solve challenging problems.
• Demonstrated success in managing multiple tasks concurrently during a workweek.
• High degree of trustworthiness and integrity, with open communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Technical Proficiency:

• Hands-on skills in fabrication, welding, and electronics buildout.
• High familiarity with chemical hazards; experience with Sodium is a plus.

Safety and Regulatory Knowledge:

• Demonstrated expertise in safety regulations and processes.

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 Level 12:  $141,385 - $212,079

Job Type:  Full-time

Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications and experience. This range is specific to the state of Wyoming.

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

• 10 paid holidays

• Relocation Assistance

• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

TerraPower Career and Benefits information:  https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/