Engineering and Maintenance Manager

TerraPower LLC.•Kemmerer, WY

5h•$134,629 - $179,505

About The Position

The Engineering and Maintenance Manager – Test & Fill Facility leads the engineering and maintenance functions at TerraPower’s Natrium Test & Fill Facility in Wyoming. The role manages a multidisciplinary team of 3–5 engineers and 6–7 maintenance personnel to support safe, reliable facility operations and an aggressive test schedule for advanced nuclear and thermal systems. The position combines technical expertise, hands-on facility experience, and leadership in an industrial, test, or high-reliability environment. It partners with operations, Equipment Qualification, EHS, quality, and Natrium program teams to improve equipment reliability, maintain configuration control, and drive continuous improvement. The role also supports commissioning, test setup and campaigns, and post-test activities. The position is subject to qualification requirements in accordance with ANSI/ANS 3.1, including applicable minimum education and experience criteria and relevant nuclear industry experience where required. Verification of data is part of the hiring process. Travel is required 0–10%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Nuclear, Industrial, or a related engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Approximately 8+ years of relevant experience in industrial facilities, such as power generation, chemical or process facilities, test facilities, nuclear, or other high-reliability environments.
Demonstrated experience leading or supervising engineering and/or maintenance teams in an operational setting.
Proven experience developing and executing maintenance programs, including preventive and corrective maintenance and use of a CMMS.
Strong understanding of industrial safety practices and regulatory compliance in operational environments.
Experience with engineering change control, configuration management, and technical documentation.
Excellent communication, leadership, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate across functions and disciplines.
Must meet applicable ANSI/ANS 3.1 qualification requirements, including relevant nuclear industry experience where required.
Ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in an engineering discipline or engineering management.
Experience in nuclear, DOE, or other highly regulated environments; test or R&D facility experience is a plus.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure.
Experience implementing reliability engineering methods and metrics, such as RCA, RCM, and FMEA.
Experience commissioning and starting up new or modified facilities.
Familiarity with advanced reactor, energy storage, or thermal system technologies.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and maintenance technicians; set priorities and manage daily and weekly work execution.
Own facility systems from an engineering and reliability standpoint, including design changes, upgrades, and configuration management.
Plan, schedule, and oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for facility systems and equipment using a CMMS.
Ensure a strong safety culture and compliance with applicable codes, standards, permits, and TerraPower policies.
Support facility commissioning, test setup, test campaigns, and post-test activities in coordination with operations and Natrium engineering.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, calculations, and procedures.
Lead or support root cause analyses, corrective actions, and reliability improvements to maximize equipment availability and minimize unplanned downtime.
Manage small- to mid-size capital and expense projects, including scope definition, estimates, schedules, and contractor oversight.
Monitor and report performance metrics, including equipment reliability, maintenance backlog, and safety performance, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.