Manager, Process Integration – TPI

TITLE: Manager Process Integration TPI

LOCATION: Everett WA

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 (TPI) program is an integral part of the Washington State based TerraPower team a company working to raise living standards 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. TerraPowers mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field.

TerraPower 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 addition as a federal contractor TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) to proactively recruit hire and promote women minorities disabled persons and veterans.

Manager Process Integration TPI

The TerraPower Isotopes (TPI) Manager of Process Integration will be accountable for overall technical integration delivery and performance of cGMP integrated building systems radiological ventilation systems and process control architecture including their interfaces with hot cells and gloveboxes used for the production of Ac-225. This position requires a hands-on technical leader with deep experience in designing and maintaining industrial facilities suitable for cGMP production. The ideal candidate would also have experience in the design of facilities suitable for handling of long-lived radioisotopes.

Responsibilities

Provide direct line management technical leadership and performance accountability for a team of engineering staff delivering on process system integration commissioning and engineering validation scope for the cGMP facility building system and ventilation system interfaces with new radioisotope hot-cell lines and supporting equipment for production of actinium-225.

Maintain a positive work atmosphere inclusive company culture and effective collaboration across TPI project teams and broader TerraPower organization.

Identify and ensure effective application of applicable design codes and standards.

Manage 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.

Oversee development of procurement packages for facility and process integration scope ensuring effective engagement with external vendors contractors and design partners to review designs manage technical documentation support fabrication and testing activities and ensure work is executed safely accurately and in accordance with project requirements.

Manage communication of technical deliverable status risks and issues to TPI project managers.

Own review approval and technical consistency of facility and process integration engineering documentation including design plans narratives sizing calculations PFDs P&IDs layouts airflow diagrams equipment specifications installation commissioning and validation plans procedures and operational narratives.

Supervise design of robust building ventilation systems capable of maintaining segregated ISO-classified environments suitable for cGMP manufacturing and ensuring containment of long-lived radioactive materials.

Provide technical oversight and guidance during routine operations troubleshooting preventive maintenance and system upgrades.

Collaborate cross-functionally with chemistry process engineering quality operations and project teams as needed to maintain operational efficiency and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Support risk identification and resolution by proactively communicating technical issues design tradeoffs and schedule impacts across the TPI engineering and project teams.

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Key Qualifications and Skills

Engineering Automation or related discipline from anaccredited universityand8 yearsdirect experience with at least 2 years managing engineers responsible for facility infrastructure HVAC systems operating process automation and control systems.

Experience using and troubleshooting building automation SCADA or HMI systems and maintaining ISO classified spaces suitable for cGMP manufacture.

Experience authoring process design documentation in an industrial setting including BFD PFD P&ID controls documentation system layout and mechanical drawings and design narratives.

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 cGMP radioisotope production facilities.

Familiar with BIM Based software (e.g. Revit) Solidworks AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD P&ID.

Mechanically inclined with demonstrated industrial experience in assembling and troubleshooting process equipment.

Understanding of safe working practices for chemicals and pressurized/vacuum systems and direct hands-on experience working with chemicals in an industrial setting is essential.

Prior experience designing installing systems and performing acceptance testing for equipment that operates within nuclear facilities radiopharmaceutical facilities or radiological areas is strongly preferred.

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.

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 productively generate engineering design documents accordingly in 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.

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 applicants ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will bediscussed and workplaceaccommodations maybe 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 20 pounds

Repetitive work: Intermittent

Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work.

Work Conditions: The work will normally consist of prolonged computer work but will often require material inspection and work supervision. Must be sufficiently mobile to examine work sites and equipment conditions to include climbing ladders stooping in small spaces and work around radiation.

Travel required 0-20%

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

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range L13: $196537 - $294806

Salary Range L12: $168316 - $252475

*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.

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

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