Description

TITLE: TPI Equipment Services Engineer

LOCATION: Everett, WA, USA

The TerraPower Isotopes® (TPI™) division has been established to pursue medical isotopes development: advancing nuclear science for significant human health benefits. We seek to support revolutionary radiotherapies for treatments of various cancers through the supply of radioisotopes, notably actinium-225. TerraPower currently has unique access to a supply of thorium for the long-term production of actinium-225 in the growing Targeted Alpha Therapy (TAT) market and may expand into other nuclear related medical treatments in the future.

The TerraPower Isotopes program is an integral part of the Washington State based TerraPower team, a company working to raise living standards globally. In 2006, the company originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. TerraPower's mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field.

TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced radiopharmaceutical applications and influencing change within nuclear medicine. 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. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

TPI Equipment Services Engineer

The TerraPower Isotopes ® (TPI™) Equipment Services Engineer will be a leader in a team of engineers and technicians in conducting maintenance and modifications for TPI systems which primarily include radiological systems and components such as gloveboxes, hot cells, hot cell manipulators, and other specialty equipment. This individual will work closely with the TPI Engineering team and the Everett Lab Facility engineers and technicians who similarly conduct maintenance and modifications to the overall building and facility equipment. The TPI Equipment Services Engineer will coordinate and schedule external vendors as well as plan and write work procedures for internally executed maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• Help manage the TPI Maintenance Program including planned and corrective maintenance and outages for TPI project equipment under radiological controls.

• Coordinate scheduling of maintenance with the TPI project operators and researchers and with the Everett Laboratory Facility Operations and Maintenance Managers.

• Coordinate with, schedule, and oversee the work of external vendors to conduct maintenance. This may including approving work procedures provided by external vendors.

• Lead the technical troubleshooting efforts for equipment failures and develop corrective maintenance plans for the same. Coordinate with the Health Physics team and Radiation Safety Officer to ensure proper controls of radioactive materials and radiological work.

• Monitor the performance of TPI project equipment as leading indicators of equipment failure.

• Lead the work of TPI maintenance technicians.

• Draft maintenance procedures which are conducted by TerraPower personnel.

• Ensure maintenance technicians are properly trained and qualified to execute maintenance tasks. Seek outside resources for work not within the expertise of the maintenance technicians.

• Ensure maintenance technicians are supplied with the tools required for the work and that the tools are in calibration and working order.

• Maintain equipment logs and maintenance records.

Key Qualifications and Skills:

• BS in electrical or mechanical engineering field, or equivalent facility or equipment management experience required.

• 5 years of nuclear power, nuclear shipyard, accelerator, or cyclotron experience.

• Prior experience with nuclear related facilities and radiological work.

• First-hand knowledge of, and a passion for working with a wide variety of electrical, mechanical and chemical systems and components.

• Effective written and verbal English communication skills required

• Military experience is a plus.

• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

• Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications.

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 and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)

• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 30+ pounds

• Repetitive work: Intermittent

• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work.

• Work Conditions: The work will normally consist of prolonged computer work, but will often require material inspection and work supervision. Must be sufficiently mobile to examine work sites and equipment conditions to include climbing ladders, stooping in small spaces, and work around radiation.

• Travel required <5%

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 9: $102,804 - $154,206

Salary Range Level 10: $117,922 - $176,833

*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 Washington State.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation

• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments

• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits Medical

o Vision

o Dental

o Life

o Life and Disability

o Gender Affirmation Benefits

o Parental Leave

• 401k Plan

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

o 21 days of annually accrued PTO

• Generous Holiday Schedule

o 10 paid holidays

• Relocation Assistance

• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

• Flexible Work Schedule

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

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