TITLE: Security Programs Supervisor (Access Authorization/Fitness For Duty/Safeguards Program)

LOCATION:   Kemmerer, WY, 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.

AA/FFD/SGI Supervisor

The AA/FFD/SGI Supervisor is a site-based position that reports directly to the Site Security Manager.

The focus of this role is to lead the on-site Access Authorization and Fitness For Duty team in developing and implementing the access authorization and fitness for duty programs as well as to supervise the Safeguards Program. In addition, this position will help to ensure that the onsite programs regulations, requirements, and commitments are developed and implemented while working in close consultation with construction and operations staff to ensure that requirements are identified and carried out in accordance with the Kemmerer Power Station design and licensing strategy. The successful candidate will participate in interactions with local stakeholders, including HSA certified lab, Psychologists, and with the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission during onsite audit and inspection activities related to program implementation.

Responsibilities

•  Serve as the site leader and provide day-to-day oversight for contract / in-house for the three programs and personnel

•  Provide leadership of the team performing access authorization and fitness for duty activities

•  Support the design of the Badging, Access Authorization, FFD, and Safeguards Information area to ensure all regulatory requirements are met

•  Responsible for the Safeguards program and work closely with Security Shift Captains to ensure program elements are implemented

•  Serve as a security programs liaison to varied stakeholders to support requirements associated with unescorted access and FFD requirements

•  Support the development and lead the implementation of access authorization and fitness for duty program for construction and operations phases of the project,

•  Work directly with site leadership to ensure all requirements meeting the regulation of AA/FFD are implemented and conducted by the leaders

•  Develop comprehensive training for AA/FFD staff and Safeguards Information Administrators

•  Qualify the site Reviewing Officials

•  Develop comprehensive training and communication programs for site personnel and contractors on AA/FFD requirements, to include the Behavior Observation Program, Fatigue management, and each individual’s responsibilities to adhere to AA/FFD

•  Oversee and provide support to testing activities.  Investigates testing programs with certified laboratories.  Works with the Medical Review Officer (MRO) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) in the review of positive test results

•  Keep appropriate company management personnel apprised of security related activities and conditions

•  Maintains and stores FFD and AA records in accordance with regulatory requirements

•  Ensure onsite control of security sensitive documents in accordance with site programs

•  Perform nuclear security program audits and assessments necessary to ensure compliance with program requirements.

•  Provide oversight of regulatory inspections

•  Review correspondence to and from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission as requested.

•  Represent the site at meetings with the industry, regulators, conferences, NEI task force, etc.

•  Manages budgeting, staffing, planning, monitoring, and reporting necessary to cost-effectively meet KPS security programs needs.

•  Monitor and assess the department’s safety culture and safety conscious work environment, determine if actions are necessary to address shortfalls in either area. Report shortfall in either area to the Security Manager.  Verify that pertinent information is communicated down to all levels. Perform independent verification to ascertain effectiveness of departmental communications

•  Help promote a company culture that encourages top performance, high morale, and a focus on industrial safety.

•  Maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, partners, suppliers, co-workers, and management.

Key Qualifications and Skills

•  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University and 5+ years direct experience with nuclear security programs, AA/FFD in operating plants with 2+ years’ experience in a leadership position OR 8+ years direct experience with nuclear security programs in operating plants and 2+ years in a leadership position.

•  Demonstrated knowledge and compliance with US NRC 10 CFR Regulations and the application of US NRC and Nuclear Energy Institute guidance related to 10 CFR and Part 26 regulations implementation.

•  Knowledge of current trends and nuclear industry activities related to security programs program implementation.

•  Capability and willingness to adhere to strict quality assurance standards.

•  Candidate must be a self-starter and possess ability to perform assigned duties and manage deadlines with minimal direction.

•  Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Professional

•  Excellent Conflict Management and Change Management skills

•  Ability to work on simultaneous tasks that require a multi-disciplinary approach.

•  Experience in interactions with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff.

•  Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills

•  The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly, display respect, foster teamwork, continuous learning and embracing innovative ideas and process improvement

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: Will require the ability to traverse an industrial setting and provide incipient fire response capabilities (e.g. climbing ladders, using a fire extinguisher and/or fire hose).

•  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: 0-25%

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 Level 11:  $ 116,495 - $ 174,743

*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 Kemmerer, WY.

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
10 paid holidays

•    Relocation Assistance

•    Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

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

Please visit www.terrapower.com to apply