TITLE: Natrium Fuel Handling Equipment Delivery Manager

LOCATION: Bellevue, WA, USA

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. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

Fuel Handling Equipment Delivery Manager

The Fuel Handling Equipment Delivery Manager will oversee the planning, coordination and execution of fuel handling equipment delivery and integration processes for TerraPower’s Natrium project. This role ensures that equipment is delivered on time, meets quality standards, and is seamlessly integrated with the plant’s operations. The Fuel Handling Equipment Delivery Manager reports to the Senior Manager, Fuel Handling Systems, Natrium Plant Delivery and will work closely with logistics teams, engineering design teams and plant operations to guarantee that all deliveries comply with regulatory and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop the process for developing and managing detailed project plans for fuel handling equipment and component delivery and integration, from final design phase through field construction and startup, including integration of schedules across varying suppliers and project organizations.

• Coordinate with subcontracted resources, partner engineers, logistics teams, and internal departments to ensure timely and efficient delivery of fuel handling equipment.

• Coordinate with interfacing project teams and other project support organizations to develop cohesive fabrication strategies across organizational lines and ensure accurate and complete hand-offs are identified.

• Establish quality control standards for delivered equipment.

• Oversee the development of guidance for logistics of equipment transportation, ensuring proper handling and timely arrival.

• Oversee development of detailed transport solutions for large equipment and oversee transport planning, permitting, and execution.

• Oversee development of plans for ensuring that delivered equipment is correctly integrated into the plant’s operations.

• Coordinate with engineering and operations teams to manage the installation and commissioning processes for fuel handling equipment.

• Maintain effective communication with suppliers to ensure adherence to delivery schedules and specifications.

• Liaise with internal stakeholders to keep them informed of delivery statuses and any potential issues.

• Ensure all delivery and integration activities comply with nuclear regulatory requirements and safety standards.

• Ensuring preparation and maintenance of documentation necessary for regulatory audits and inspections.

• Identify potential risks in the delivery and integration process and develop mitigation strategies.

• Monitor and address any issues that could impact project timelines or quality.

• Lead and mentor a team of professionals involved in the delivery and integration process for fuel handling equipment.

• Provide training and support to team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• B.S. in Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university and 10+ years direct experience with equipment delivery, logistics, or project management, preferably within the nuclear power or energy sector, or an M.S. with commensurate experience.

• 5+ years in a combined technical leadership role with leading performance of technical scope and/or additional manager responsibilities.

• Experience working to quality standard, such as ASME NQA-1 or ISO 9001. Experience working under ASME N-Certificate quality program desired.

• Demonstrated experience in oversight of supplier and subcontractor organizations in a heavy industry environment. Experience working with suppliers and subcontractors subject to a 10 CFR 50 Appendix B quality program desired.

• Demonstrated diverse and robust experience in oversight of design and fabrication of complex, multi-disciplinary structures and equipment. Previous experience in design, fabrication, and installation of major nuclear mechanical components, nuclear reactor equipment, or similar design is highly desired.

• Proficient knowledge and experience with nuclear construction, and lifecycle management processes (including In-Service Inspection, material surveillance, vibration programs, equipment qualification programs, etc.) highly desired.

• Knowledge and experience in ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII

and/or Section III.

• Knowledge and experience with specialty areas such as welding and weld qualification, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5M), or others desired but not required.

• Exceptional communication skills to integrate with a geographically and organizationally diverse engineering team are required.

• Ability to manage numerous competing priorities concurrently during a given work week and work with minimal direction to solve multi-disciplinary problems.

• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

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 and/or standing 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 hrs./day

• Travel required: 10-20%

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: $163,702 - $226,844

Salary Range Level 13: $187,088 - $268,939

*Typically, our employee salaries are within .90 – 1.0 of the mid-point of the posted salary band. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications and experience. This range is specific to Washington State.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation

• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments

• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits

o Medical

o Vision

o Dental

o Life

o Life and Disability

o Gender Affirmation Benefits

o Parental Leave

• 401k Plan

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

o 21 days of annually accrued PTO

• Generous Holiday Schedule

o 10 paid holidays

• Relocation Assistance

• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

• Flexible Work Schedule

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