Senior Reactor Operator Candidate

TerraPower LLC.•Kemmerer, WY

4d•$122,518 - $195,711•Onsite

About The Position

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company focused on developing advanced nuclear reactors and innovations in medical isotopes. The company aims to raise global living standards through affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly nuclear energy. 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. They are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

3 years commercial nuclear power plant operator experience.
5 years’ experience working at a commercial nuclear power plant.
Bachelors Degree in science or engineering required.
High level of knowledge of nuclear power plant systems and terminology.
Experience with interpreting relevant nuclear information and standards in strict procedural and regulatory compliance.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
Attention to detail and aspiration for excellence.
Self-starter who can develop innovative solutions with minimal supervision.
Possess a high degree of trust and integrity, openly communicate, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
Understand how individual actions and decisions can positively and negatively affect the ability of the total organization to meet its requirements to regulatory agencies and to the public.
Adapt 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.
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

Senior Reactor Operator license preferred.
May accept Reactor Operator license or SRO Certification.

Responsibilities

Participate in training to obtain an SRO license for the Natrium plant.
Provide assistance, feedback and support to other members of the class to ensure a successful training program.
Use independent judgment while proactively coordinating, with minimal oversight, with other departments for cross-discipline procedure development, design reviews, and training development.
Develop, implement, and use smart procedures or other software-based support tools to develop electronic procedures.
Complete 10CFR50.59 and 10CFR72.48 reviews, as applicable.
Leverage deep industry experience and knowledge to consider and integrate use of cross-trained resources in procedure development, training development, and design reviews to improve organizational efficiency.
Engage with external industry peers, 3rd party vendors, ASME, NEI, EPRI, and other organizations to find and develop innovative methods and technologies for the development of procedures, training, and the design of the plant.
Use independent judgement and discretion to ensure administrative and process implementation procedures comply with company standards, NRC regulations, INPO accreditation criteria, and other codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Develop and maintain knowledge of plant design, plant operations, and discipline‑specific skills and techniques commensurate with the responsibility to develop procedures and training and perform effective design reviews.
Support Plant Operations Leadership in establishing department goals and cost estimates that result in budgeted activities for the assigned area including specific project or subject matter areas as assigned.
Drive crew performance improvement though observations, feedback, debriefs during on shift and training activities. Create crew performance strategies and plans.
Perform other assigned tasks that support meeting site procedure development schedules.