Test and Fill Facility Operator

TerraPower LLC.; Kemmerer (WY); On-site; USD 99,054 - 148,582; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and wellness benefits

Generous paid time off

401k plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

TerraPower LLC. is seeking a Test and Fill Facility Operator in Kemmerer, Wyoming. This role involves the safe operation and maintenance of facility systems, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while developing operational procedures during commissioning.

Ideal candidates will have an associate degree in a technical field and over 5 years of experience in industrial operations. Benefits include competitive pay, comprehensive medical benefits, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial operations or similar environments.
• Ability to read and interpret P&ID and technical drawings.
• Strong safety record and proactive safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate facility systems in accordance with procedures.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on systems.
• Maintain operational logs, maintenance records, and documentation.

Skills

Mechanical systems operation

Electrical systems troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Safety protocols adherence

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Tools

CMMS

PLC/DCS systems

Job description

TerraPower

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.

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.

Test And Fill Facility Operator

The Test and Fill Facility (TFF) Operator reports to the TFF Operations Manager and is responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, commissioning, and modification of systems and equipment at the Test Facility. During the construction phase of the TFF, the Operator will work with the TFF Facility Delivery team to develop commissioning and operational procedures. The TFF Operator ensures operational readiness of facility systems including mechanical, electrical, process, and control systems while maintaining strict adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. This role requires strong technical aptitude, procedural discipline, and a proactive safety mindset in a high‑consequence industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Commissioning

• Perform system walkdowns, functional testing, and turnover activities during dry and wet commissioning phases.
• Operate facility systems in accordance with approved procedures and test plans.
• Monitor system performance and respond to abnormal conditions.
• Support startup, shutdown, and transient operations.
• Document operational data and maintain accurate logs.

Maintenance & Reliability

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process systems. This will include working with skilled craft professionals, technicians, and vendors as needed for specialized equipment or procedures.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain equipment material history and configuration records.
• Support root cause evaluations and reliability improvements.
• Ensure equipment is maintained in accordance with engineering and quality requirements.

Procedure & Documentation Development

• Develop, review, and revise system operating procedures and maintenance instructions.
• Provide operational input during procedure development and design reviews.
• Ensure procedures reflect as‑built configuration and current operating practices.
• Maintain operational logs, maintenance records, and turnover documentation.

Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to all safety protocols including LOTO, confined space, hot work, and energized work procedures.
• Participate in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and pre‑job briefs.
• Identify and advise on safety improvements and operational risk mitigation.
• Support compliance with company, DOE/NRC (as applicable), and industrial safety standards.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and facility discipline.

Facility Modifications & Improvements

• Execute minor system modifications and field changes in coordination with engineering.
• Support installation of new equipment and system upgrades.
• Provide constructability and operability feedback to engineering teams.
• Assist with configuration management and drawing updates.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in technical field OR equivalent military/industrial experience.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial operations, power generation, test facilities, chemical processing, or similar high‑consequence environments.
• Experience performing maintenance and troubleshooting on mechanical and/or electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and technical drawings.
• Experience working with structured procedures and configuration‑controlled environments.
• Strong safety record and safety‑first mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear, sodium‑cooled systems, or inert gas systems.
• Experience with commissioning and system turnover.
• Knowledge of industrial control systems (PLC/DCS).
• Experience with CMMS or maintenance tracking systems.
• Military nuclear propulsion or similar disciplined operational background.
• Welding, fabrication, or mechanical modification experience.
• Technical troubleshooting
• Procedural compliance
• Risk awareness and mitigation
• Cross‑functional collaboration

Job Functions

• 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 Level 10: $99,054 - $148,582 (Specific to the state of Wyoming)

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 Affiliation Benefits
• 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

Export Control

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. 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.