Corrective Action Program and Performance Improvement Specialist

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. 

CAP implementation Specialist

The CAP implementation specialist reports directly to the Procedure Manager and will fill one or more of the following roles to support the Natrium Demonstration Project (NDP) based on qualifications and experience.  The Corrective Action Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Kemmerer Power Station (KPS) Corrective Action Program including analyzing corrective action data and utilizing the data to understand causes for quality, safety, and business process impacts. The ideal candidate will have experience in issue identification, resolution, categorization, cause analysis, preventive action, and trend analysis. The successful candidate will integrate and coordinate with other departments, project partners, regulators, and outside organizations working on procedure development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a plan for configuring and implementing the Kemmerer Power Station (KPS) CAP software.
• Develop and maintain processes and standards for the KPS corrective action program
• Coordinate with other departments for cross-discipline support of software and CAP development
• Use smart procedures or other software-based support tools to develop and maintain the Corrective Action Program
• Consider and integrate use of cross-trained resources in Software development to improve organizational efficiency.
• Identify existing industry guidance for processes that can be adopted with minimal modifications to meet KPS goals
• Use industry practices to develop high-quality procedures which minimize risk of safety or human performance events.
• Engage with industry peers, 3rd party vendors, NEI, EPRI, and other organizations to find innovative methods and technologies for developing and using software and AI in the Corrective Action Program.
• Ensure Corrective Action Program in Software complies with company standards, NRC regulations, and other codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains the Corrective Action Program by monitoring, tracking and identifying trends for corrective action data to provide performance improvements.
• Develops and maintains status reports as directed.
• Facilitate CAP/PI screening committee meetings.
• Coordinate and participate in self-assessments, critiques, and benchmarking activities.
• Manage and maintain the operating experience program
• Monitor and maintain the site performance indicators

Discipline-Specific Education and Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in working in the development and management of software based corrective action program with at least 3 years’ experience specific to Software
• 5+ years’ experience with implementing or using a Nuclear Corrective Action Program

Key Qualifications and Skills

• High level of knowledge of nuclear power plant systems and terminology.
• Prior experience in Corrective Action programs
• Experience with interpreting relevant nuclear information and standards in strict procedural and regulatory compliance.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with smart procedures or other software-based procedure tools.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and aspiration for procedural excellence.
• Self-starter who can develop innovative solutions with minimal supervision.
• Cause analysis training and/or certification
• The successful candidate will:

-  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 with regulatory agencies and 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.

This position is subject to qualification requirements in accordance with ANSI/ANS 3.1. 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.

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

Job Type:  Full-time

Salary Range:  $ 99,054 - $148,582

*We typically place offers in the lower to middle portion of the range to maintain internal equity and allow room for growth. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications experience.  This range is specific to 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/