Test and Fill Facility Operator

About the role

TerraPower is seeking to hire a Test and Fill Facility Operator to operate, maintain, commission, and modify systems and equipment at the Test Facility. The role requires strong technical aptitude, procedural discipline, and a proactive safety mindset in a high-consequence industrial environment.

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.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• 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.
• 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.
• Aid in configuration management and drawing updates.

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.

Competencies

• Technical troubleshooting
• Procedural compliance
• Configuration control discipline
• Risk awareness and mitigation
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Continuous improvement mindset

Job Functions

• Sitting for extended periods
• Bending/stooping
• Grasping/gripping
• Fine motor control (hands)
• Minimal physical exertion and/or requirements
• Prolonged repetitive work
• Visual and audio focused work
• Stairs
• Typing/keyboard
• Standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day
• Travel required 0-10%

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

Job details

• Salary Range Level 10: $99,054 - $148,582
• Job Type: Full-time
• This range is specific to the state of Wyoming.