Manager, Natrium Fuel Handling Systems

TerraPower.•Bellevue, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company focused on developing affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly nuclear energy and innovations in medical isotopes. The company was founded in 2006 with the mission to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies and to develop future leaders in the nuclear field. TerraPower is seeking motivated professionals interested in advanced nuclear reactor research and development, influencing change in the nuclear power landscape, and contributing to the production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring based on protected characteristics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university (Mechanical, Nuclear, Chemical, Systems, Civil or similar)
10+ years experience with design and/or engineering management of system and/or component design
2+ years of previous supervisory or mentoring experience or equivalent people leadership experience is required
Experience with the preparation and approval of specifications, calculations, drawings/diagrams and other design documentation is required
Ability to manage numerous competing priorities concurrently during a given work week and work with minimal direction to solve multi-disciplinary problems
The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork
This position is subject to qualification requirements in accordance with ANSI/ANS 3.1
Candidates must meet the minimum education and experience criteria applicable to the role, including relevant nuclear industry experience where required
Verification of data will be part of the hiring process

Nice To Haves

Experience within the nuclear or energy sectors is preferred
Experience working to quality standards, especially ASME NQA-1
Experience designing or overseeing one or more of the following types of systems and equipment: nuclear cranes and hoists, below-the-hook lifting devices, spent fuel storage racks, spent fuel pools, fuel pool cleanup and purification fluid systems, chemical and fluid process systems, spent fuel dry storage casks
Experience with any of the following design codes is a plus: ASME BPVC, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, ASME NOG-1, ASME NUM-1, ASME BTH-1, ANSI/AISC N690

Responsibilities

Review and approve engineering design documentation
Ensure design configuration and interfaces are controlled
Ensure engineering work is performed in accordance with all quality, technical, and procedural requirements
Oversee supplier/partner/vendor technical work
Identify technical and project risks associated with design and operation of cognizant systems
Demonstrate and exemplify visible, continuous leadership in the areas of safety, quality, and technical excellence
Develop staffing plans
Hire, train, and develop personnel
Assign technical work in accordance with project schedule, resource availability, and budget
Monitor team performance to support schedule and budget targets
Develop the technical work scope and estimates for design and delivery activities
Support Project Management in the development and maintenance of the project schedule
Interface with key organizations and programs for technical and project management purposes: Plant Design Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Operations, Quality Assurance, Testing, interfacing systems, Nuclear Licensing, Licensing Modernization Project, Materials and Chemistry, Engineering Analysis, Nuclear Design