TITLE:                      ASME Code Quality Program Manager

LOCATION:     Remote (with up to 35% travel)

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.

ASME Code Quality Program Manager

The ASME Code Quality Program Manager reports to the QA Manager, Nuclear Quality and Continuous Improvement (QA & CI). This position is primarily responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of TerraPower’s ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) Quality Assurance Program. The selected candidate will demonstrate experience establishing and maintaining ASME N-Certificate and ASME Owner (OWN) Certificate programs in accordance with ASME BPVC Section III, NCA and Division 5 (2025 Edition).

The candidate should possess working knowledge and applied experience within both DOE-regulated environments (10 CFR 830 Subpart A and DOE O 414.1E) and NRC-regulated environments (10 CFR 50 Appendix B and ASME NQA-1). Certification as an NQA-1 Lead Auditor (ATL) is preferred. Demonstrated experience in NQA-1 supplier evaluation and qualification, commercial grade dedication (CGD), and commercial supply chain oversight is required. The ideal candidate will have experience applying a graded approach to quality across project phases, including conceptual and preliminary design, final safety-related design, PSAR development, licensing activities, and construction readiness.

Experience with applicable industry codes, standards, and regulatory guidance including ASME, AWS, AISC, ASTM, EPRI, NEI, ISO, NEC, and IEEE is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

•    Support development and implementation of ASME N-Certificate and ASME Owner (OWN) Certificate as defined in ASME BPVC Section III, NCA and Division 5, 2025 Edition.

•    Review of customer and regulatory contracts and develop baseline requirements matrix/documents.

•    Interface with customer and supplier QA representatives and provide solutions to technical and complex ASME compliance issues.

•    Responsible for the review of internal and external design drawings, specifications, test plans/procedures, and other technical documents for QA.

•    Evaluate and qualify (audit/CGD) suppliers and partners.

•    Plan and perform commercial grade item (CGD) surveys of commercial suppliers.

•    Support Engineering with the development and implementation of Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) plans.

•    Coordinate and host Customer and Regulator audits, surveillances and visits.

•    Review and revise QA processes and procedures.

•    Plan and perform Supplier and Internal Audits as a certified Lead Auditor (ATL).

•    Knowledge and participation of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), Continuous Improvement, Lessons Learned/Operational Experience and Risk Management processes.

•    Review quality affecting procedures (engineering, procurement, document control, records, testing, etc.) to ensure program compliance.

•    Review procurement specifications, purchase orders, contracts, task orders and agreements and flow-down applicable quality assurance requirements in Orders/Contracts.

•    Review design drawings, specifications, test plans/procedures, and other technical documents for quality assurance requirements using a graded approach to quality when applicable.

Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a technical discipline, business, management, or quality assurance field. 

•    Preferred Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a technical discipline, business, management, or quality assurance field. 

•    20+ years’ experience in a nuclear (NRC, DOE) Quality Assurance function preferred or in a regulated environment such as, EPA, aerospace, etc.

•    Current certification as NQA-1 Lead Auditor or other industry recognized certification or the ability to be certified within one year of hire.

•    Military experience or prior TerraPower 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.

•    While this position is remote, there is preference for a local candidate located in the Seattle/Bellevue Area

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 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 0-35%

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 12:  $168,316 - $252,475

* 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/