Senior Manager of Regulatory Construction Oversight

TerraPower; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Discretionary incentive Payments

Medical and wellness benefits

Parental leave

401k plan

20+ PTO days

Job summary

TerraPower, based in Bellevue, WA, seeks a Senior Manager of Regulatory Construction Oversight to lead regulatory oversight for Kemmerer Unit 1 and related supplier QA activities. The role demands directing a diverse technical team, coordinating with regulators, and aligning with design authority and partner organizations.

Key requirements include a B.S. in a nuclear field and 10+ years in reactor licensing/oversight, with strong communication and matrix leadership skills.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in nuclear field or equivalent with strong experience in the nuclear sector.
• 10+ years of direct nuclear reactor licensing, oversight management, and/or direct inspection experience (e.g., NRC).
• Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse technical team and collaborate with partners to resolve challenges.
• Excellent communicator, team oriented, experience working in a matrix organization and directing remote staff.
• Experience with advanced reactor design/licensing/oversight is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Regulatory Construction Oversight processes and procedures.
• Plan, execute, and maintain schedules for the Regulatory Construction Oversight organization and Kemmerer Unit 1 oversight.
• Coordinate ongoing regulatory construction oversight activities and staffing, including budget and contracting resources.
• Perform direct construction oversight activities, inspections, and QA oversight of programs.
• Lead interactions with Federal, State, and local regulators and partner organizations.
• Collaborate with design authority and engineering to address oversight issues timely.
• Participate in industry groups to implement lessons learned and best practices at TerraPower.

Skills

Nuclear regulatory oversight

Leadership

Communication

Remote team management

Licensing/Inspection experience

Education

B.S. degree in nuclear field

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 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 Manager of Regulatory Construction Oversight (Natrium)

The Senior Manager of Regulatory Construction Oversight (Natrium) reports to the Senior Director of Regulatory Construction Oversight (Natrium) and is responsible for managing and performing activities associated with regulatory construction oversight, including oversight of construction of Kemmerer Unit 1, supplier oversight, and quality assurance oversight. The selectee will also be responsible for the development and maintenance of program-related documentation, such as procedures and guidance.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the development and implementation of the Regulatory Construction Oversight processes and procedures.
• Manage the development, execution, and maintenance of the schedule for the Regulatory Construction Oversight organization, including the schedule for oversight at Kemmerer Unit 1 and for conducting assessments at supplier facilities.
• Manage the planning, coordinating, organizing, and executing of on-going regulatory construction oversight activities.
• Manage staffing (hiring, training/coaching, performance management, time management), reporting, and budgeting activities related to the regulatory construction oversight program. This includes all actions related to contracted resources.
• Perform direct construction oversight activities, including inspections of Kemmerer Unit 1, supplier inspection visits, and oversight of quality assurance programs.
• Lead interactions with Federal, State, and local regulators.
• Work closely with partner organizations to provide the required support on regulatory construction oversight activities.
• Work closely with the design authority and design engineering groups to ensure adequate and timely responses to regulatory oversight issues.
• Actively participate in industry groups and forums, implementing lessons learned and industry best practices at TerraPower.

Key Qualifications:

• B.S. degree with a strong experience base in the nuclear field.
• 10+ years of direct nuclear reactor licensing, oversight management, and/or direct inspection experience, such as with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
• The candidate must have demonstrated a strong ability to lead a diverse team of technical staff and collaborate with partner organizations to resolve technical challenges.
• The candidate must be an excellent communicator, team oriented, willing to operate within a matrix organization, and able to direct remote team members.
• Experience with advanced reactor design, licensing, and oversight is desirable, but not required.
• 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.
• 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 30-50%

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

Seattle Salary Range: $184,368 - $245,824

Rockville Salary Range: $176,686 - $235,581

• Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual's qualifications experience.

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 Affiliation 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/