Engineering & Maintenance Lead – Test & Fill Facility

TerraPower

Kemmerer (WY)

On-site

USD 135,000 - 180,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Short-term incentive

Medical benefits

Wellness benefits

Parental leave

401k

PTO

Holiday schedule

Relocation help

Professional support

Job summary

TerraPower is seeking an Engineering and Maintenance Manager to lead the Test & Fill Facility in Wyoming, directing a small team of engineers and maintenance staff to ensure safe, reliable operation and support an aggressive test schedule for advanced nuclear systems.

The role emphasizes ownership of facility systems, engineering change control, CMMS-driven maintenance, safety compliance, and collaboration with operations and Natrium engineering to deliver reliable performance and continuous

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Nuclear, Industrial, or related engineering discipline or equivalent.
8+ years of experience in industrial facilities (power, chemical, test facilities, nuclear, or high-reliability environments).
Demonstrated experience leading or supervising engineering and/or maintenance teams.
Experience with maintenance program development and execution, including preventive and corrective maintenance and CMMS.
Strong understanding of industrial safety practices and regulatory compliance in operations.
Experience with engineering change control, configuration management, and technical documentation.
Excellent communication, leadership, planning, and organizational skills across functions.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of engineers and maintenance technicians; set priorities and manage daily/weekly work.
Own facility systems from an engineering and reliability standpoint, including design changes, upgrades, and configuration management.
Plan, schedule, and oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for all facility systems and equipment, leveraging a CMMS.
Ensure a strong safety culture and compliance with codes, standards, permits, and TerraPower policies.
Support facility commissioning, test setup, test campaigns, and post-test activities in coordination with operations and Natrium engineering.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, calculations, and procedures.
Lead or support root cause analyses, corrective actions, and reliability improvements to maximize equipment availability.
Manage small to mid-size projects (capital and expense), including scope definition, estimates, schedules, and contractor oversight.
Monitor and report performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives.