Manager, Process Integration – TPI

TerraPower • Everett, WA

2d • $168,316 - $294,806

About The Position

The TerraPower Isotopes® (TPI™) division has been established to pursue medical isotopes development--advancing nuclear science for significant human health benefits. We seek to support revolutionary radiotherapies for treatments of various cancers through the supply of radioisotopes. TerraPower currently has unique access to a supply of thorium for the long-term production of actinium-225 in the growing alpha therapy market and intends to expand into other nuclear related medical treatments. The TerraPower Isotopes (TPI) program is an integral part of the Washington State based TerraPower team, a company working to raise living standards globally. In 2006, the company originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced radiopharmaceutical applications and influencing change within nuclear medicine.
The TerraPower Isotopes® (TPI™) Manager of Process Integration will be accountable for overall technical integration, delivery, and performance of cGMP integrated building systems, radiological ventilation systems, and process control architecture, including their interfaces with hot cells and gloveboxes used for the production of Ac-225. This position requires a hands-on technical leader with deep experience in designing and maintaining industrial facilities suitable for cGMP production. The ideal candidate would also have experience in the design of facilities suitable for handling of long-lived radioisotopes.

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering, Automation or related discipline from an accredited university and 8+ years direct experience with at least 2 years managing engineers responsible for facility infrastructure, HVAC systems, operating process automation and control systems.
• Experience using and troubleshooting building automation, SCADA or HMI systems and maintaining ISO classified spaces suitable for cGMP manufacture.
• Experience authoring process design documentation in an industrial setting including BFD, PFD, P&ID, controls documentation, system layout and mechanical drawings and design narratives.
• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering codes relevant to the design of nuclear and radiopharmaceutical facilities, including ASME NQA-1, ASCE, ANS, ASTM, IEEE, NFPA and ICH and ISO standards relevant to cGMP radioisotope production facilities.
• Familiar with BIM Based software (e.g. Revit), Solidworks, AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD P&ID.
• Mechanically inclined, with demonstrated industrial experience in assembling and troubleshooting process equipment.
• Understanding of safe working practices for chemicals and pressurized/vacuum systems, and direct hands-on experience working with chemicals in an industrial setting is essential.
• Experience leading a team demonstrating discipline, rigor, attention to detail, attention to safety, and procedural adherence is required.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills, such as those developed in fast-paced environments including the military, and other nuclear or radiopharmaceutical environments.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to handle projects that include many competing objectives and design constraints, with ability to resolve conflicts between objectives and productively generate engineering design documents accordingly in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working and communicating productively in a multidisciplinary team including R&D, production, quality assurance, and engineering design functions.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, able to communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience designing, installing systems and performing acceptance testing for equipment that operates within nuclear facilities, radiopharmaceutical facilities, or radiological areas is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct line management, technical leadership, and performance accountability for a team of engineering staff delivering on process system integration, commissioning and engineering validation scope for the cGMP facility, building system and ventilation system interfaces with new radioisotope hot-cell lines and supporting equipment for production of actinium-225.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere, inclusive company culture and effective collaboration across TPI project teams and broader TerraPower organization.
• Identify and ensure effective application of applicable design codes and standards.
• Manage technical components of acceptance testing, IQ/OQ/PQ, turnover planning, initial maintenance plan development, troubleshooting of equipment and coordinating across TerraPower disciplines and teams to ensure full compliance with all relevant regulations and TerraPower processes.
• Oversee development of procurement packages for facility and process integration scope ensuring effective engagement with external vendors, contractors, and design partners to review designs, manage technical documentation, support fabrication and testing activities, and ensure work is executed safely, accurately, and in accordance with project requirements.
• Manage communication of technical deliverable status, risks and issues to TPI project managers.
• Own review, approval, and technical consistency of facility and process integration engineering documentation including design plans, narratives, sizing calculations, PFDs, P&IDs, layouts, airflow diagrams, equipment specifications, installation, commissioning, and validation plans, procedures, and operational narratives.
• Supervise design of robust building ventilation systems capable of maintaining segregated ISO-classified environments suitable for cGMP manufacturing and ensuring containment of long-lived radioactive materials.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance during routine operations, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and system upgrades.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with chemistry, process engineering, quality, operations, and project teams as needed to maintain operational efficiency and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Support risk identification and resolution by proactively communicating technical issues, design tradeoffs, and schedule impacts across the TPI engineering and project teams. teams.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits Medical o Vision o Dental o Life o Life and Disability o Gender Affirmation Benefits o Parental Leave
• 401k Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) o 21 days of annually accrued PTO
• Generous Holiday Schedule o 10 paid holidays
• Relocation Assistance
• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities
• Flexible Work Schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees