Manager, Nuclear Analysis

TerraPower

  • Bellevue, WA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
TITTLE: Manager, Nuclear AnalysisLOCATION: Bellevue, WATerraPower 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. 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. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.Nuclear Analysis ManagerTerraPower, LLC. is seeking a highly motivated Nuclear Analysis Manager to support management of engineering efforts of the Nuclear Analysis team within the Natrium reactor project. This role will manage Nuclear Analysis work and focus on execution to assure technical adequacy in accordance with company, contract, and industry standards. The Nuclear Analysis Manager will support projects in functional-related matters, including technical support, training, staffing requirements and personnel performance. This people manager role is expected to contribute to the ongoing and on-demand technical work that ensures acceptable performance of project(s) technical scope.Responsibilities
  • Manage the Nuclear Analysis team
  • Keep the Nuclear Engineer Analysis Senior Manager and other engineering management informed of major emerging technical issues
  • Assure compliance to procedures, standards and regulatory criteria
  • Perform technical approvals on team deliverables
  • Establish best practices and or leverage best practices within the team
  • Communicate the status of engineering and project priorities to the team, stakeholders and management
  • Interface with regulators, stakeholders, and customers on Nuclear Analysis issues
  • Support any complex technical work to be performed and provide project support for the work
  • Provide clear and concise updates of project progress
  • Leverage technical knowledge and experience combined with analytical thinking to promote execution of work
  • Use problem solving skills and operational judgement to make decisions and solve project issues
  • Work with Human Resources to recruit additional staff
  • Support employee development through mentoring, training, and challenging assignments
  • Perform self-assessments of work processes and technical adequacy
  • Ensure that work process execution and technical adequacy are in accordance with contract requirements, project standards, standard operating documents, and industry standards
  • Demonstrate visible, continuous leadership in the areas of safety and quality
  • Identify improvement opportunities and cause work process changes to be initiated and expedited
  • Establish and enforce procedures to ensure a safe working environment
  • Verify accurate and appropriate time charging of employees
Key Qualifications and Skills
  • Strong and demonstrated expertise in planning, building, reviewing, and guiding research & design in the areas of Nuclear Engineering Analysis and Methods
  • At least 6+ years of experience in the nuclear industry with a B.S. in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant technical degree from an accredited university, or an M.S. or Ph.D. with commensurate experience
  • Experience:
  • B.S. or M.S. in Nuclear Engineering with 8+ years of experience
  • Ph.D. degree in Nuclear Engineering with 5+ years of experience
  • Two years of previous supervisory or mentoring experience or equivalent people leadership experience is required
  • Experience working to ASME NQA-1 is preferred
  • Experience with 10 CFR 50 Appendix B control programs is preferred
  • Fast reactor experience is desired, but not required
  • Must possess a broad understanding of the various engineering disciplines and how they interrelate in the design of plant systems
  • Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently during a given work week
  • Excellent writing, presentation and communication skills
  • Ability to work with minimum direction to solve challenging problems
-The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamworkJob FunctionsJob 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 and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)· Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 15 pounds· Repetitive work: Prolonged· Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work· Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standing and/or sitting working environment of
8 hrs./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 detailsSalary Range Level 12: $169,922 - $235,464*Typically, our employee salaries are within .90 - 1.0 of the mid-point of the posted salary band. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual's qualifications and experience. This range is specific to Washington State.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
  • Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Life
  • 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
  • Flexible Work Schedule
TerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/Please visit www.terrapower.com to apply

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