Test and Fill Facility Operator

 

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.”

TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

Test And Fill Facility Operator:

The Test and Fill Facility (TFF) Operator reports to the TFF Operations Manager, and is responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, commissioning, and modification of systems and equipment at the Test Facility. During the construction phase of the TFF, the Operator will be work with the TFF Facility Delivery team to develop commissioning and operational procedures to then be maintained by the site. The TFF Operator ensures operational readiness of facility systems including mechanical, electrical, process, and control systems while maintaining strict adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. This role requires strong technical aptitude, procedural discipline, and a proactive safety mindset in a high-consequence industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Commissioning

• Perform system walkdowns, functional testing, and turnover activities during dry and wet commissioning phases.
• Operate facility systems in accordance with approved procedures and test plans.
• Monitor system performance and respond to abnormal conditions.
• Support startup, shutdown, and transient operations.
• Document operational data and maintain accurate logs.

Maintenance & Reliability

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process systems. This will include working with skilled craft professionals, technicians, and vendors as needed for specialized equipment or procedures.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain equipment material history and configuration records.
• Support root cause evaluations and reliability improvements.
• Ensure equipment is maintained in accordance with engineering and quality requirements.

Procedure & Documentation Development

• Develop, review, and revise system operating procedures and maintenance instructions.
• Provide operational input during procedure development and design reviews.
• Ensure procedures reflect as-built configuration and current operating practices.
• Maintain operational logs, maintenance records, and turnover documentation.

Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to all safety protocols including LOTO, confined space, hot work, and energized work procedures.
• Participate in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and pre-job briefs.
• Identify and advise on safety improvements and operational risk mitigation.
• Support compliance with company, DOE/NRC (as applicable), and industrial safety standards.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and facility discipline.

Facility Modifications & Improvements

• Execute minor system modifications and field changes in coordination with engineering.
• Support installation of new equipment and system upgrades.
• Provide constructability and operability feedback to engineering teams.
• Assist with configuration management and drawing updates.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in technical field OR equivalent military/industrial experience.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial operations, power generation, test facilities, chemical processing, or similar high-consequence environments.
• Experience performing maintenance and troubleshooting on mechanical and/or electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and technical drawings.
• Experience working with structured procedures and configuration-controlled environments.
• Strong safety record and safety-first mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear, sodium-cooled systems, or inert gas systems.
• Experience with commissioning and system turnover.
• Knowledge of industrial control systems (PLC/DCS).
• Experience with CMMS or maintenance tracking systems.
• Military nuclear propulsion or similar disciplined operational background.
• Welding, fabrication, or mechanical modification experience.

Key Competencies

• Technical troubleshooting
• Procedural compliance
• Configuration control discipline
• Risk awareness and mitigation
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Continuous improvement mindset

Job Functions:

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation.  Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations.  An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

• Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
• Repetitive work: Prolonged
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day
• Travel required 0-10%

TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government.  TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements.  To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.  Government export authorization approval times vary.  Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.

Job details

Salary Range Level 10:  $99,054 - $148,582

Job Type:  Full-time

*Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. This range is specific to the state of Wyoming.

Benefits:

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

TerraPower Career and Benefits information:  https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/