TITLE: Nuclear Security Manager

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.

Nuclear Security Manager

The Nuclear Security Manager is a site-based position that reports directly to the Sr. Manager, Operations. This position also supports the Physical and Cyber Security Program Manager to assist with development and implementation of physical security programs to ensure compliance with programmatic and regulatory requirements.

The focus of this role is to ensure that onsite physical program requirments are developed and implemented while working in close consultation with, construction, and operations staff to ensure that security requirements are identified and implemented in accordance with the TerraPower design and licensing strategy. The successful candidate will participate in interactions with local stakeholders, include local law enforcement, and with the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission during onsite audit and inspection activities related to program implementation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the TerraPower site physical security technical representative and provide day-to-day oversight for contract / in-house security programs and personnel.
• Support the design, construction, and implementation of physical protection systems including barriers, access control facilities, intrusion detection & assessment systems, training facilities, and security response positions.
• Serve as a security liaison to varied stakeholders to support requirements associated with plant design, safety & security interface, memorandums of understanding, and other support documents.
• Support the development and implementation of access authorization and fitness for duty program for construction and operations phases of the project,
• Support the development and implementation of regulatory and licensing documents to include physical security plans, training and qualification plans, and contingency response plans.
• Support development and conduct of security personnel training programs for the construction and operating phases of the project.
• Support development of the physical security protective strategy.
• Ensure onsite control of security sensitive documents in accordance with TerraPower programs.
• Perform nuclear security audits and assessments necessary to ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Utilize work management processes to prepare and review technical materials and support nuclear safety programs.
• Coordinate with design personnel to ensure new designs and design changes meet physical security regulatory requirements
• Prepare, review, and maintain licensing documentation in compliance with physical security design programs, and regulations.
• Prepare and review technical material prepared by themselves and others.
• Review correspondence to and from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission as requested.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited University and 12 years direct experience developing and implementing nuclear security programs in operating plants and nuclear new-built projects.
  • Alternatively, 15+ years direct experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree.
• 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 regulations implementation.
• Knowledge of current trends and nuclear industry activities related to physical security 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
• Ability to work on simultaneous tasks that require a multi-disciplinary approach.
• Experience in interactions with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff.
• Project management experience, to include the use of project management tools, and the capability and willingness to assume full responsibility for a project task.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills
• 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: 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

Salary Range Level 12: $137,510 - $190,549

*Typically, our employee salaries are within .90 - 1.0 of the mid-point of the posted salary band. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual's qualifications and experience. This range is specific to Wyoming.

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
  • 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

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

Please visit www.terrapower.com to apply