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Technical Training and Qualification Administrator

TerraPower · Everett, WA · 5 days ago
On-siteHuman Resources$117k–$152k/yrFull-time

About the Role

The Technical Training & Qualification Administrator reports to the Operations Program Manager and is responsible for developing, coordinating, and continuously improving training and qualification programs that support safe, reliable, and high-performing operations. Initially focused on radioisotope manufacturing operations and radiological safety, the role will establish and manage the planning, scheduling, qualification, and performance-management systems needed to develop workforce proficiency and operational readiness. As the organization grows, the role is expected to develop into broader program and cross-functional leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage integrated training and qualification plans aligned with operational priorities, production schedules, workforce development needs, and qualification requirements.
  • Coordinate instructors, subject-matter experts, trainees, facilities, equipment, materials, and other resources; identify schedule or resource constraints and drive appropriate recovery actions.
  • Provide management with meaningful training and qualification status, emerging risks, priorities, and recommended actions.
  • Partner with scientists, engineers, operators, and other subject-matter experts to translate complex technical requirements into effective learning objectives, lesson plans, training materials, assessments, and practical evaluations.
  • Review training content for technical clarity, consistency, and alignment with applicable procedures and requirements; lead updates as processes, procedures, equipment, or requirements change.
  • Deliver classroom or facilitated training and lead technical discussions as appropriate to support workforce development and proficiency.
  • Establish and coordinate qualification pathways, assignments, evaluations, and supporting materials with managers, qualification mentors, instructors, and evaluators.
  • Monitor individual and organizational qualification status, identify gaps or stalled activities, and drive actions necessary to maintain qualification progress and workforce readiness.
  • Maintain accurate and auditable training and qualification records and coordinate with Quality, document control, and corporate training functions to ensure applicable requirements are met.
  • Evaluate training execution and effectiveness, support audits, assessments, investigations, and corrective actions, and identify opportunities to improve training and qualification processes.

Key Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field.
  • Five or more years of relevant experience in technical training, qualification, operations, program management, procedure development, or a related function.
  • Experience in a technically complex, regulated, or quality-controlled environment; nuclear, pharmaceutical, radiopharmaceutical, chemical processing, advanced manufacturing, or cGMP experience preferred.
  • Strong technical aptitude, intellectual curiosity, and critical-thinking ability, with demonstrated ability to rapidly understand complex scientific, engineering, manufacturing, or regulatory concepts and translate technical requirements into structured training and qualification programs.
  • Demonstrated program-management capability, including planning, scheduling, resource coordination, prioritization, risk identification, and execution across multiple concurrent activities.
  • Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively with scientists, engineers, operators, managers, Quality personnel, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, integrity, and ability to lead through influence, identify problems, facilitate solutions, and independently drive activities to completion.
  • Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, identify problems, and drive assigned activities to completion.
  • The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly, display respect, and foster teamwork.

Pay

Salary Range: $116,852 - $151,757. This range is specific to Washington 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 Affirmation 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

Schedule

Standard and/or sitting working environment of more than 8 hours/day. Less than 5% travel.

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