Facilities Engineer

TITLE: Facilities Engineer

LOCATION: Everett WA USA

TerraPower is a nuclear energy technology company based in Bellevue Washington. At our core we are working to raise living standards globally. The essential factor 2006 Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries decided that the private sector needed to take action. They believed that business interests could develop a scalable sustainable low-carbon and cost-competitive energy source that would allow all nations to quicken their pace of economic development and reduce poverty. TerraPowers goal is to provide the world with a more affordable secure and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy.

TerraPower LLC was established to bring together the strengths and experience of the worlds public and private nuclear energy sectors to develop a new generation of nuclear reactors that would responsibly meet growing energy needs around the globe. Its approach addresses the traditional shortcomings of nuclear power in terms of safety cost effectiveness environmental soundness and resistance to weapons proliferation.

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. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Facilities Engineer
The Lab Engineer will assume responsibility for coordinating all building upgrades maintenance and facility modifications to support TerraPower projects. This individual will interact heavily with individual projects who are working in the lab and will identify facility requirements needed to support business priorities. They will ensure vendor operations onsite are conducted safely and efficiently and coordinate vendor and TerraPower project schedules. They will provide input into facility budget recommendations/needs.

Responsibilities:
Be knowledgeable of and ensure lab facilities adhere to applicable WAC RCW ICC and NFPA rules
Oversee the lab facility maintenance program including planned and corrective maintenance and outages.
Coordinate with schedule and oversee the work of external service vendors to conduct maintenance.
Review project equipment specifications and ensure compatibility with facility requirements
Develop in conjunction with project engineers for installation plans for new equipment and maintenance thereof.
Lead the technical troubleshooting efforts for facility equipment failures and develop corrective maintenance plans for the same
Draft maintenance procedures which are conducted by TerraPower personnel.
Ensure maintenance technicians are properly trained and qualified to execute maintenance tasks. Seek outside resources for work not within the expertise of the maintenance technicians.
Coordinate power needs and uses for different projects at the lab facility
Passion for working with various types of electrical and mechanical equipment keeping track of multiple projects and their goals and communicating with a wide variety of workers and vendors with different backgrounds and knowledge levels
Develop and execute a preventive maintenance plan for lab facility equipment

Key Qualifications and Skills
B.S. or higher in mechanical engineering field electrical engineering or equivalent facility or equipment management experience required
Minimum 6 years experience in the modifications and maintenance of a laboratory facility housing chemistry radiological or pharmaceutical experiments / production.
Experience creating and modifying technical drawings and prints. AutoCAD experience is a plus
Experience planning managing and coordinating multiple projects

Effective written and verbal English communication skills required
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 applicants 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: Moderate with ability to safely lift up to 45 pounds. Extended periods of walking.

Repetitive work: Prolonged.

Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work.

Working Alone/on own for periods of time

Work Conditions: Stairs typing/keyboard standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day.

Travel required: 0-5%.

TerraPowers 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 TerraPowers 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 10: $117922 - $176833

Salary Range 11: $138685 - $208027

*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 individuals 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

*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 individuals qualifications and experience. This range is specific to Washington State.

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