Operations Procedure Supervisor

TerraPower LLC.•Kemmerer, WY

37d•$116,495 - $174,743•Hybrid

About The Position

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, focused on developing advanced nuclear energy solutions and medical isotopes. The company aims to improve global living standards through affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly nuclear energy. TerraPower is seeking motivated professionals interested in advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing the nuclear power landscape. They are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or 10 years of Nuclear Power Experience
2+ years of leadership experience at a commercial nuclear power plant
4 years of commercial nuclear power plant experience in operations
4 years of experience in procedure writing, not necessarily full time
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

Wanting to get a RO or SRO license a plus
Previous RO or SRO license not mandatory but a positive
Experience in maintenance, chemistry, or radiological protection is a positive
Experience supervising projects/initiatives which include many competing objectives and organizational constraints, with the ability to resolve conflicts between objectives.
Experience supervising diverse groups in the resolution of highly complex problems.
Proven ability to supervise new processes, procedures, and/or programs in the pursuit of organizational excellence.
Attention to detail and aspiration for excellence
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
Adapts well to emergent changes due to changes in plant design, plant procedures, schedule changes, or other challenges associated with the design, construction, and commissioning of a new nuclear power plant.

Responsibilities

Supervise the development of O&M processes, programs, and procedures for a new nuclear power plant, ensuring compliance with company standards, NRC regulations, INPO accreditation criteria, and other codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain the processes and standards for writing and revising NDP procedures.
Use technology to develop new ways to better administer nuclear plant programs and processes.
Support development, deployment, and integration of the software programs needed to manage the site operation.
Leverage experience in other departments to ensure the timely completion of cross-discipline procedure reviews and database implementation.
Supervise initiatives related to using smart procedures or other software-based support tools to develop electronic procedures.
Ensure procedures are revised to maintain instructional and technical accuracy based on plant design changes, modifications to plant procedures, and changes in plant processes.
Provide supervision through participation in company and industry procedure initiatives, benchmarking, assessments, and assistance.
Supervise a process for providing regular training and mentoring to company personnel on the processes and standards associated with developing and revising NDP procedures.
Engage with industry peers, 3rd party vendors, NEI, and other organizations to find innovative methods & technologies for developing and using plant operating procedures.
Directly supervise procedure writers and program developers, managing their performance, providing candid feedback, and assisting in their personal development.
Supervise the development of processes which ensure information gained from INPO Significant Operating Experience Reports, NRC Circulars, Bulletins, and Information Notices, plant design changes, plant procedure changes and revisions, new regulations, and procedure change requests are incorporated into the station’s procedures.
Participate in NRC, INPO and management audits, and prepare responses to audit findings.
Supervise a process which develops and maintains the procedure writers’ and program developers’ knowledge of plant design, plant operations, disciplinary skills and techniques, commensurate with the responsibility to develop effective, high-quality procedures.
Ensure the collection and maintenance of auditable records and reports required to document procedure development and revisions.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, partners, suppliers, co-workers, and management.