Fabrication Oversight Representative

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 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.

Fabrication Oversight Representative

TerraPower, LLC is seeking highly motivated Fabrication Oversight Personnel (OP) to support the Natrium team.  This individual is responsible for oversight and reporting of all phases of fabrication activities and processes at the supplier facilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as independent oversight observing and reporting on supplier performance for assigned projects.
• Apply general fabrication shop knowledge to oversee suppliers including schedule, submittal oversight, and resources.
• Key collaborator with internal technical and commercial teams to ensure fidelity to contract and technical direction with supplier.
• Track/report work progress to schedule.
• Monitor in-process fabrication documents (travelers, NDE & inspection reports, weld records) are completed/accurate.
• Confirm approved/current shop fab documentation at workstation (in-process & on-going).
• Monitor/report day-to-day fabrication and inspection processes.
• Provide technical oversight of supplier projects, working with the Project Support Engineer (SPE) and engineering Technical Representative (TR) to ensure delivery of data and other deliverables.
• Support QA during hold/witness points and surveillances as needed.
• Review/report discrepancies or conflicts/gather information for Engineering.
• Coordinate Natrium technical review process of supplier deliverables and ensure appropriate responses. 
• Coordinate technical interfaces between supplier projects and Natrium technical team.
• Provide support to contract administration and commercial activities as needed.
• Maintain awareness of supplier technical capabilities, organization changes and relationships to ensure positive feedback to Natrium.
• Review final data package in-process.
• Verify packaging, weight, markings, and monitor loading for shipment.
• Issue weekly reports

 Key Qualifications and Skills

•  Technical degree preferably in mechanical, electrical, chemical, nuclear, systems, or civil engineering or equivalent training and experience.
• 10+ years’ experience in supplier oversight required.
• In-depth understanding of fabrication travelers, welding, and similar manufacturing processes.
• Familiar with the UL 508A standard with respect to the assemblies of components including control circuit components, motor controllers, and other devices preferred.
• Experience understanding supplier work scope as defined in the contract documents and providing direction and oversight of supplier projects required. 
• Demonstrated skills in interfacing with suppliers in manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated skills in supporting contractual/commercial aspects of customer/supplier relationships.
• Previous experience in technical interface with engineering groups for review and input to supplier activities.
• A broad understanding of the ASME and AWS codes.
• Strong communication skills desired
• 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. Occasional manufacturing environment.
• Travel required: up to 75% as supplier oversight requires.

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:  $138,685 - $171,206

*  This range is specific to Seattle, WA. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications experience.

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/contact-us/careers/