Job Application for Director of Engineering, TPI at TerraPower LLC.

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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. TerraPower currently has unique access to a supply of thorium for the long-term production of actinium-225 in the growing alpha therapy market and intends to expand into other nuclear related medical treatments.

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.

TPI 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.

Director of Engineering, TPI

The TerraPower Isotopes® (TPI™) Director of Engineering will oversee design, construction, integration and commissioning of new TPI Ac-225 production facilities for cGMP production of Actinium-225. Reporting to the President, TPI, the Director of Engineering will build and lead the team in the detailed design, equipment integration and commissioning of the new actinium-225 production facility, capable of safely producing a cGMP product from challenging long-lived alpha emitting radionuclides. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with experience relevant to the design of shielded hot cell containment systems, radiological transfer systems, radiological exhaust systems, and will have a demonstrated track record in delivery with cost and schedule adherence in major capital projects .

Responsibilities

Direct a team of engineering staff delivering full scope of design for new radioisotope production lines and cGMP radioisotope facilities.
Oversee engineering quality, project delivery, continuous improvement, and corrective action response.
Identify and ensure effective application of correct design codes into the design of facility and lab systems such as ASME, ASCE, ANS, ASPE, ASTM, IEEE, NFPA.
Coordinate, lead and oversee assembly of technical packages for Project design reviews, ensuring effective review processes and implementation of best engineering practices within a stage gate technical project management framework.
Ensure complete delivery against requirements for broad scope of design work for complex radiological operations involving nuclear containments (hot cells and gloveboxes), mechanical systems, transfer systems, and cGMP facility controls.
Oversee quality of information from TPI Engineering team and communication of technical deliverable status, risks and issues to TPI project managers.
Communicated effectively with TPI technology, operations, quality, and customer service teams, in addition to TerraPower Facilities, Safety and Radiation Safety Officers to collaboratively develop the full technical scope and to safely and efficiently deliver on project objectives.
Oversee technical components of acceptance testing, IQ/OQ/PQ, turnover planning, initial maintenance plan development, troubleshooting of equipment and coordinating across TerraPower disciplines and teams to ensure full compliance with all relevant regulations and TerraPower processes.
Support development of procurement packages, and supporting efforts to maximize efficiency and success of TPI Engineering procurements through effective communication with contract administrators, and TerraPower management teams.
Oversee effective management of technical scope for external vendors to ensure complete and reliable designs, on time delivery, and thorough review to ensure accurate fabrication work, and successful acceptance of equipment.
Ensuring solid and effective engineering design processes and best practices are applied evenly for internal engineering design and external engineering procurement projects.
Provide technical guidance during routine operations, preventative maintenance, and upgrades of facilities, systems and equipment and ensure clear and effective communication of lessons learned

Key Qualifications and Skills

At least 18+ years of experience in the nuclear and/or radiopharmaceutical industry with a B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering, or other relevant program from an accredited university, or an M.S. or Ph.D. and commensurate experience.
Extensive experience leading engineering design and major capital project delivery for nuclear or radiopharmaceutical facilities from project inception to turnover to operations.
At least 6 years in a combined technical management role with responsibilities for quality and delivery of project technical scope, in addition to other manager responsibilities.
Comprehensive knowledge of engineering codes relevant to the design of nuclear and radiopharmaceutical facilities, including ASME NQA-1, ASCE, ANS, ASTM, IEEE, NFPA and ICH and ISO standards relevant to the design of cGMP radioisotope production facilities.
Experience designing, and managing the install and commissioning of nuclear containments including hot cells, gloveboxes, or other shielded mechanical systems is essential.
Familiarity with radiological and aseptic material transfer systems is essential.
Experience leading a team demonstrating discipline, rigor, attention to detail, attention to safety, and procedural adherence is required.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills, such as those developed in fast-paced environments including the military, and other nuclear or radiopharmaceutical environments is highly preferred.
Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to handle projects that include many competing objectives and design constraints, with ability to resolve conflicts between objectives and lead productive delivery of engineering deliverables within a fast paced environment.
Experience working and communicating productively in a multidisciplinary team including R&D, production, quality assurance, and engineering design functions.
The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, able to 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 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 Isotopes' technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower Isotopes 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 Isotopes 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: $196,537 - $294,806

Salary Range Level 14: $216,695 - $325,042

*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.

Job Type: Full-time

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/careers/

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