Manager, Fuel Handling Systems

TerraPower LLC.; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 168,316 - 252,475; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits

Job summary

TerraPower LLC. is seeking a Manager for Natrium Fuel Handling Systems in Bellevue, Washington. In this role, you will lead the engineering and delivery of systems for Natrium Reactor Plants, overseeing a multidisciplinary team and ensuring high-quality design and operational standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, over 10 years of design experience, preferably in the nuclear sector, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive medical benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience with design and/or engineering management.
• Experience with nuclear cranes and hoists, cask transporters, and hot cell design.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and solve interdisciplinary problems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering design documentation approval.
• Manage a multidisciplinary design engineering team.
• Support project management in scheduling and resource allocation.

Skills

Design engineering management

Nuclear energy experience

Quality standards ASME NQA-1

System component design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

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 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.

The Manager, Natrium Fuel Handling Systems role is responsible for the engineering and delivery of systems and components for Natrium Reactor Plants. This position serves as the system lead and design authority for the Ex-Vessel Fuel Handling System – you will be responsible for the design and delivery of fuel handling machines, hot cells, and specialty casks. The role functions as the manager of people for a multidisciplinary design engineering team of TerraPower employees and also oversees subcontracted resources and suppliers. The Manager, Natrium Fuel Handling Systems role reports to the Senior Manager of Fuel Handling Systems, and works closely with project management, adjacent engineering teams, supplier partners, and support organizations to deliver safely operating systems and equipment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve engineering design documentation
• Ensure design configuration and interfaces are controlled
• Ensure engineering work is performed in accordance with all quality, technical, and procedural requirements
• Oversee supplier/partner/vendor technical work
• Identify technical and project risks associated with design and operation of cognizant systems
• Demonstrate and exemplify visible, continuous leadership in the areas of safety, quality, and technical excellence
• Develop staffing plans
• Hire, train, and develop personnel
• Assign technical work in accordance with project schedule, resource availability, and budget
• Monitor team performance to support schedule and budget targets
• Develop the technical work scope and estimates for design and delivery activities
• Support Project Management in the development and maintenance of the project schedule
• Interface with key organizations and programs for technical and project management purposes: Plant Design Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Operations, Quality Assurance, Testing, interfacing systems, Nuclear Licensing, Licensing Modernization Project, Materials and Chemistry, Engineering Analysis, Nuclear Design

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university (Mechanical, Nuclear, Chemical, Systems, Civil or similar)
• 10+ years experience with design and/or engineering management of system and/or component design. Prior management or technical leadership experience is a plus.
• Experience with the preparation and approval of specifications, calculations, drawings/diagrams and other design documentation is required
• Experience within the nuclear or energy sectors is preferred
• Experience working to quality standards, especially ASME NQA-1
• Experience designing or overseeing one or more of the following types of systems and equipment: nuclear cranes and hoists, below-the-hook lifting devices, storage and transportation casks, cask transporters, hot cell design, hot cell equipment and process design
• Experience with any of the following design codes is a plus: ASME BPVC Section III and/or Section VIII, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, ASME NOG-1, ASME NUM-1, ASME BTH-1, ASME AG-1, ANSI/AISC N690
• 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 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.
• 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%

Job details

Salary Range: $168,316 - $252,475

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

• Competitive Compensation
• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Life and Disability
  • Gender Aff