Senior Reactor Operator Candidate

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, working to raise living standards globally through affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly nuclear energy and innovations in medical isotopes. Founded in 2006 by Bill Gates and a group of visionaries, TerraPower aims to advance global energy deployment and improve human health. The company is a leader in new nuclear technologies, driving innovations in safety, economics, hybrid energy, and medical applications.

About the role

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 provide project support by contributing to plant knowledge, improving management and operational success, and developing procedures for program development, training, and plant design reviews. The role involves proactive coordination with other departments, project partners, regulators, and external organizations to meet project needs.

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 to coordinate with other departments for cross-discipline procedure development, design reviews, and training development with minimal oversight.
• Develop, implement, and use smart procedures or other software-based support tools to create electronic procedures.
• Complete 10CFR50.59 and 10CFR72.48 reviews, as applicable.
• Leverage deep industry experience to integrate cross-trained resources in procedure development, training, and design reviews to improve organizational efficiency.
• Engage with external industry peers, third-party vendors, ASME, NEI, EPRI, and other organizations to develop innovative methods and technologies for procedures, training, and plant design.
• Ensure administrative and process implementation procedures comply with company standards, NRC regulations, INPO accreditation criteria, and other codes and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of plant design, operations, and discipline-specific skills to perform effective design reviews and procedure/training development.
• Support Plant Operations Leadership in establishing department goals and cost estimates for budgeted activities.
• Drive crew performance improvement through observations, feedback, and debriefs during on-shift and training activities; create crew performance strategies and plans.
• Perform other assigned tasks supporting site procedure development schedules, even if outside primary discipline focus.

Requirements

• Senior Reactor Operator license preferred; Reactor Operator license or SRO Certification may be accepted.
• 3 years of commercial nuclear power plant operator experience.
• 5 years of experience working at a commercial nuclear power plant.
• Bachelor’s Degree in science or engineering required.
• High level of knowledge of nuclear power plant systems and terminology.
• Experience interpreting nuclear information and standards for 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 capable of developing innovative solutions with minimal supervision.
• High degree of trust, integrity, and respect for teamwork.
• Understanding of how individual actions impact organizational compliance with regulatory agencies and public requirements.
• Ability to adapt to emergent changes in plant design, procedures, schedules, or challenges associated with new plant design, construction, and commissioning.
• Must meet qualification requirements in accordance with ANSI/ANS 3.1; verification of data will be part of the hiring process.

Job Functions

• Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands).
• Physical Exertion: 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 more than 8 hours/day.
• Travel: 0-10%.

TerraPower's technology is controlled for export by U.S. Government agencies. Applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) will be evaluated in accordance with U.S. export control requirements. Government export authorization approval times vary, and TerraPower may not consider foreign nationals from certain countries if timely approval is impracticable.

Pay

Salary Range: $122,518 - $195,711. Offers are typically placed in the lower to middle portion of the range to maintain internal equity and allow room for growth. The range is specific to Wyoming State.

Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive salary, eligible for discretionary short-term incentive payments.
• Medical and Wellness Benefits: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance; gender affirmation benefits; parental leave.
• Retirement: 401k Plan.
• Paid Time Off: 21 days of annually accrued PTO; 10 paid holidays.
• Relocation Assistance: Available.
• Professional and Educational Support: Opportunities for career and educational growth.