Job Application for Technical Training and Qualification Administrator 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.

Technical Training & Qualification Administrator

The Technical Training & Qualification Administrator reports to the Operations Program Manager and is responsible for developing, coordinating, and continuously improving training and qualification programs that support safe, reliable, and high-performing operations. Initially focused on radioisotope manufacturing operations and radiological safety, the role will establish and manage the planning, scheduling, qualification, and performance-management systems needed to develop workforce proficiency and operational readiness. As the organization grows, the role is expected to develop into broader program and cross-functional leadership responsibilities.

The successful candidate will combine strong organizational and program management skills with technical aptitude, intellectual curiosity, and leadership capability. The individual must be able to rapidly understand complex scientific, engineering, manufacturing, and regulatory issues; work effectively with subject-matter experts; and translate technical requirements into structured training and qualification programs.

Responsibilities:

Training Planning & Program Execution

Develop and manage integrated training and qualification plans aligned with operational priorities, production schedules, workforce development needs, and qualification requirements.
Coordinate instructors, subject-matter experts, trainees, facilities, equipment, materials, and other resources; identify schedule or resource constraints and drive appropriate recovery actions.
Provide management with meaningful training and qualification status, emerging risks, priorities, and recommended actions.

Training Development & Technical Integration

Partner with scientists, engineers, operators, and other subject-matter experts to translate complex technical requirements into effective learning objectives, lesson plans, training materials, assessments, and practical evaluations.
Review training content for technical clarity, consistency, and alignment with applicable procedures and requirements; lead updates as processes, procedures, equipment, or requirements change.
Deliver classroom or facilitated training and lead technical discussions as appropriate to support workforce development and proficiency.

Qualification & Workforce Readiness

Establish and coordinate qualification pathways, assignments, evaluations, and supporting materials with managers, qualification mentors, instructors, and evaluators.
Monitor individual and organizational qualification status, identify gaps or stalled activities, and drive actions necessary to maintain qualification progress and workforce readiness.

Program Administration & Continuous Improvement

Maintain accurate and auditable training and qualification records and coordinate with Quality, document control, and corporate training functions to ensure applicable requirements are met.
Evaluate training execution and effectiveness, support audits, assessments, investigations, and corrective actions, and identify opportunities to improve training and qualification processes.

Key Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field.
Five or more years of relevant experience in technical training, qualification, operations, program management, procedure development, or a related function.
Experience in a technically complex, regulated, or quality-controlled environment; nuclear, pharmaceutical, radiopharmaceutical, chemical processing, advanced manufacturing, or cGMP experience preferred.
Strong technical aptitude, intellectual curiosity, and critical-thinking ability, with demonstrated ability to rapidly understand complex scientific, engineering, manufacturing, or regulatory concepts and translate technical requirements into structured training and qualification programs.
Demonstrated program-management capability, including planning, scheduling, resource coordination, prioritization, risk identification, and execution across multiple concurrent activities.
Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively with scientists, engineers, operators, managers, Quality personnel, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, integrity, and ability to lead through influence, identify problems, facilitate solutions, and independently drive activities to completion.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, identify problems, and drive assigned activities to completion.
The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly, display respect, and 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 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: Less than 5%

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: $116,852 - $151,757

*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
- 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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