Principal Equipment Supply Manager
About The Position
TerraPower is seeking a Principal Equipment Supply Manager to provide strategic leadership and executive-level oversight for planning, procurement, fabrication, delivery, testing, commissioning, and close-out of critical equipment packages supporting Natrium projects. The role is the senior authority and single point of accountability for complex equipment scopes, coordinating across engineering, supply chain, licensing, quality, construction, commissioning, and project controls. The manager establishes delivery strategies, supplier engagement models, governance frameworks, and risk mitigation plans aligned with project and program priorities. Serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, this position drives organizational alignment, resolves critical issues, and influences decisions affecting project execution, cost, schedule, quality, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate brings exceptional leadership, extensive major-capital-project experience, deep knowledge of nuclear supply chains and quality requirements, and the ability to lead through influence across diverse stakeholder groups.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- At least 15 years of experience in project delivery, engineering, supply chain, construction, manufacturing, or large-scale capital project execution.
- At least 8 years leading complex equipment programs, major procurements, or integrated project teams.
- Demonstrated success delivering large capital projects in highly regulated industries such as nuclear, energy, aerospace, defense, petrochemical, or industrial manufacturing.
- Recognized subject matter expertise in equipment delivery strategy, supplier management, and project execution.
- Strong understanding of nuclear quality assurance programs and applicable standards, including ASME BPVC, ASME QME-1, NQA-1, IEEE standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive organizational alignment without direct authority.
- Strong commercial acumen and experience negotiating complex supplier agreements.
- Proficiency with Primavera P6, Jira, and project controls methodologies.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, high-visibility environments with significant ambiguity and change.
- Ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to tolerate sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending or stooping, grasping or gripping, prolonged repetitive work, visually and audio-focused work, stairs, and typing or keyboard use.
- Ability to work in a standard and/or seated working environment for more than 8 hours per day.
- Ability to travel 20–50% or more.
- Applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) will be evaluated under U.S. Government export-control requirements; applicants will be asked to identify their applicable U.S. immigration or citizenship status.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree (MS, MBA, or equivalent).
- PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent professional certification.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic planning, execution, and delivery of critical equipment packages supporting Natrium projects.
- Serve as the single point of accountability for equipment-scope performance across cost, schedule, quality, and technical requirements.
- Develop and execute equipment delivery strategies aligned with project objectives and key milestones.
- Drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, procurement, quality, licensing, fabrication, construction, commissioning, and project controls organizations.
- Lead strategic supplier engagement, sourcing, and performance management for critical equipment programs.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks affecting equipment delivery, manufacturing readiness, testing, and project execution.
- Establish governance, reporting, and escalation frameworks to support timely resolution of critical issues.
- Lead recovery planning and execution when delivery performance deviates from project expectations.
- Provide executive-level communications and recommendations regarding equipment delivery status, risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies.
- Partner with supply chain leadership to develop long-term supplier relationships and strengthen manufacturing capabilities for advanced nuclear technologies.
- Ensure compliance with nuclear quality assurance requirements, regulatory commitments, and applicable industry codes and standards.
- Support equipment installation, turnover, startup, commissioning, and project closeout.
- Mentor and influence project teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and excellence in project execution.
- Contribute to organizational best practices, continuous improvement initiatives, and development of future delivery leaders.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Eligibility to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments.
- Comprehensive medical and wellness benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability coverage.
- Gender affirmation benefits.
- Parental leave.
- 401(k) plan.
- 21 days of annually accrued paid time off.
- 10 paid holidays.
- Relocation assistance.
- Professional and educational support opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
