Senior Performance Improvement (PI) Specialist

TerraPower.•Bellevue, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company focused on developing advanced nuclear reactors and innovations in medical isotopes. The company is seeking highly motivated professionals interested in advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. The Senior Performance Improvement (PI) Specialist is a full-time exempt position responsible for implementing performance improvement programs. This includes managing processes such as Corrective Action Process (CAP), Self-Assessment, Benchmarking, Operating Experience, Performance Gap Analysis, Trending, Root Cause Analysis, and Cause Investigations. The role involves continuously improving these programs to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in identifying, analyzing, resolving, and measuring performance issues. The specialist will prepare site performance data and identify adverse trends using various data sources. A strong understanding of ASME NQA-1 requirements for corrective action programs is necessary.

Requirements

BS, BA in applicable field (e.g., math, science, engineering, or business administration)
10+ years' experience in a nuclear performance improvement or corrective action program work environment preferred
Root Cause analysis or cause analysis experience preferred.
Experience working with government organizations such as Department of Energy (DOE) and/or the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), as well as industry groups like the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) is preferred.
Strong customer service and training skills and a desire to achieve results.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerBI.
Experience working with Confluence, JIRA, INPO IRIS, and Devonway.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Strong oral and written technical communication skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Skilled in setting priorities.
Excellent analytical, interpretive, and problem-solving skills.
High degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with government organizations such as Department of Energy (DOE) and/or the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), as well as industry groups like the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) is preferred.
Root Cause analysis or cause analysis experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, maintenance, and implementation of Performance Improvement standard operating documents (SODs), ensuring strategic alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards across multiple departments.
Analyze and interpret corrective action data and performance metrics, providing detailed reports and strategic recommendations to senior management.
Conduct advanced analysis of performance data to identify systemic issues and trends, leveraging CAP data, self-assessments, benchmarking, operating experiences, and performance indicators to drive organizational change.
Take a leadership role in CAP investigations and condition screenings, guiding teams to provide structured insights and implement long-term corrective actions.
Serve as a mentor and subject matter expert for cross-functional teams, fostering a strong culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Lead the development and refinement of performance indicators, ensuring they are actionable and aligned with both short-term and long-term organizational objectives.
Oversee the coordination and preparation of materials for Performance Improvement meetings and CAP review board meetings, facilitating high-level discussions with senior leadership.
Provide executive-level weekly and monthly status reports, synthesizing complex data into strategic insights and recommendations for senior leadership.
Independently lead and oversee teams in conducting comprehensive cause analysis tasks, ensuring high-quality, actionable outcomes that drive performance improvements.
Direct initiatives to enhance Performance Improvement software and related tools, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure that user needs are effectively addressed and integrated into system updates.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Performance Improvement Manager.