Senior Reactor Operator Candidate

TerraPower

Kemmerer (WY)

On-site

USD 122,518 - 195,711

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Discretionary incentive payments

Medical and Wellness Benefits

Parental Leave

401k Plan

PTO 21 days

Holiday Schedule 10 days

Relocation Assistance

Professional and Educational Support

Job summary

TerraPower in Bellevue, Washington, seeks a Senior Reactor Operator Candidate to join our advanced nuclear program in Kemmerer, Wyoming. The role supports licensing class and the development of procedures and training to improve safe, efficient operations.

The SRO candidate will implement programs, engage regulators and industry partners, and ensure NRC compliance while contributing to plant design reviews and operational excellence.

Qualifications

Senior Reactor Operator license preferred or may accept Reactor Operator license or SRO Certification.
3 years commercial nuclear power plant operator experience.
5 years' experience working at a commercial nuclear power plant.
Bachelor's Degree in science or engineering required.

Responsibilities

Participate in training to obtain an SRO license for the Natrium plant.
Provide assistance, feedback and support to other class members to ensure a successful training program.
Use independent judgment while coordinating with other departments for cross-discipline procedure development, design reviews, and training development.
Develop, implement, and use smart procedures or software-based tools to develop electronic procedures.
Complete 10CFR50.59 and 10CFR72.48 reviews, as applicable.
Leverage industry knowledge to integrate cross-trained resources in procedures, training, and design reviews to improve efficiency.
Engage with external industry peers, 3rd party vendors, ASME, NEI, EPRI, and others to develop methods and technologies for procedures and training.
Use independent judgment to ensure compliance with NRC regulations and company standards.
Develop knowledge of plant design, operations, and skills for procedures and design reviews.
Support Plant Operations Leadership in budgeting and department goals.
Drive crew performance through observations and debriefs; create performance strategies.
Perform other tasks to support meeting site procedure development schedules.

Skills

Nuclear systems

Technical writing

Communication skills

MS Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

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 Reactor Operator Candidate

The Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) candidate reports directly to the Senior Manager, Operations and will initially attend license class to obtain a license for Kemmerer Unit 1 (KU1). The SRO Candidate will also provide project support by informing and contributing to build plant knowledge to improve management and operation success. The SRO candidate will provide high level insights and contributions and will be responsible for developing and implementing procedures for program development, training program development, and plant design reviews for operations. The successful SRO candidate will proactively integrate and coordinate with other departments, project partners, regulators, and outside organizations working on the needs of the project.

Responsibilities

Participate in training to obtain an SRO license for the Natrium plant.
Provide assistance, feedback and support to other members of the class to ensure a successful training program.
Use independent judgment while proactively coordinating, with minimal oversight, with other departments for cross-discipline procedure development, design reviews, and training development.
Develop, implement, and use smart procedures or other software-based support tools to develop electronic procedures.
Complete 10CFR50.59 and 10CFR72.48 reviews, as applicable.
Leverage deep industry experience and knowledge to consider and integrate use of cross-trained resources in procedure development, training development, and design reviews to improve organizational efficiency.
Engage with external industry peers, 3rd party vendors, ASME, NEI, EPRI, and other organizations to find and develop innovative methods and technologies for the development of procedures, training, and the design of the plant.
Use independent judgement and discretion to ensure administrative and process implementation procedures comply with company standards, NRC regulations, INPO accreditation criteria, and other codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Develop and maintain knowledge of plant design, plant operations, and discipline‑specific skills and techniques commensurate with the responsibility to develop procedures and training and perform effective design reviews.
Support Plant Operations Leadership in establishing department goals and cost estimates that result in budgeted activities for the assigned area including specific project or subject matter areas as assigned.
Drive crew performance improvement through observations, feedback, debriefs during on shift and training activities. Create crew performance strategies and plans.
Although primary focus may be associated with discipline‑specific processes and procedures, perform other assigned tasks that support meeting site procedure development schedules.

Discipline‑Specific Education and Experience

Senior Reactor Operator license preferred. May accept Reactor Operator license or SRO Certification.
3 years commercial nuclear power plant operator experience.
5 years' experience working at a commercial nuclear power plant.
Bachelors Degree in science or engineering required.

Key Qualifications and Skills

High level of knowledge of nuclear power plant systems and terminology.
Experience with interpreting relevant nuclear information and standards in strict procedural and regulatory compliance.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
Attention to detail and aspiration for excellence.
Self-starter who can develop innovative solutions with minimal supervision.
The successful candidate will:
possess a high degree of trust and integrity, openly communicate, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
understand how individual actions and decisions can positively and negatively affect the ability of the total organization to meet its requirements to regulatory agencies and to the public.
adapt well to emergent changes due to changes in plant design, plant procedures, schedule changes, or other challenges associated with the design, construction, and commissioning of a new nuclear power plant.

This position is subject to qualification requirements in accordance with ANSI/ANS 3.1. Candidates must meet the minimum education and experience criteria applicable to the role, including relevant nuclear industry experience where required. Verification of data will be part of the hiring process.

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: $122,518 - $195,711

We typically place offers in the lower to middle portion of the range to maintain internal equity and allow room for growth. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual's qualifications experience. This range is specific to Wyoming State.

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 Aff
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