TITLE:                   Director of Licensing (Natrium)

LOCATION:           Maryland or Bellevue, WA, USA

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. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

Director of Licensing (Natrium)

The Director of Licensing (Natrium) reports to the Deputy and the Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and is responsible for managing or performing activities for licensing submittals.  The position will lead the development of the license application, implement the licensing strategy, develop licensing programs and procedures, and assist in managing interactions with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, other regulatory authorities, and industry groups.

Responsibilities:

•         Manages and is responsible for the development and implementation of the Licensing Project Plans

•         Manages and is responsible for the development, execution and maintenance of the schedule for preparing and obtaining regulatory approval of licensing submittals.

•         Manages and is responsible for the planning, coordinating, organizing, and executing of on-going licensing activities. Also, manages and is responsible for staffing (hiring, training/coaching, performance management, time management),  reporting & budgeting activities related to the development of licensing submittals.

•         Manages and is responsible for meetings as well as preparation for submittals and interactions with the regulatory authorities.

•         Works closely with partner organizations to provide the required support on licensing activities.

•         Assists in managing interactions and communications with the regulatory authorities.

•         Supports the development of licensing submittals including implementation of the reactor licensing strategy

•         Supports the development and implementation of Regulatory Engagement Plans

•         Works closely with the design authority and design engineering groups to ensure adequate and timely engineering products to support licensing activities.

•         Works closely with the design authority and design engineering groups to ensure adequate and timely responses to licensing issues involving the design.

•         Works closely with the design authority and design engineering groups to ensure adequate and timely completion of testing required to support licensing activities.

•         Actively participates in industry groups and forums, implementing lessons learned and industry best practices at TerraPower.

Key Qualifications:

•         B.S. degree with a strong experience base in the nuclear field; advanced degree is preferred. 

•         5 + years of direct nuclear reactor licensing management experience

•         10 + years of direct experience with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

•         10 + years of direct experience in project management.

•         10 + years direct experience with licensing nuclear power reactors and related areas such as reactor safety analysis, design basis accident analysis, severe accident analysis, SAR development, PRA, and other analyses required to establish the safety case for nuclear power reactor licensing.

•         The candidate must be an excellent communicator, team oriented, willing to operate within a matrix organization and is able to direct remote team members.

•         Experience working with plant design teams is desirable. 

•         Experience with advanced reactors is desirable, but not mandatory.

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

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 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 hrs./day

•         Travel required: 5-10%

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 13: $ 194,197 - $ 279,158

Salary Range Level 14: $ 221,506 -  $ 300,399

*Typically, our employee salaries are within .90 – 1.0 of the mid-point of the posted salary bands.  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 Washington State.

Benefits:

•         Competitive Compensation

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

•         Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits Medical

·        Vision

·        Dental

·        Life

·        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

•         Flexible Work Schedule

 Please visit www.terrapower.com to apply