Senior Performance Improvement (PI) Specialist

TITLE: Senior Performance Improvement Specialist

LOCATION: Bellevue WA 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 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. TerraPowers 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 companys 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 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.

Senior Performance Improvement Specialist

The Senior Performance Improvement (PI) Specialist is a full-time exempt position that reports to the Performance Improvement Manager and is responsible for implementing performance improvement programs which may include Correction Action Process (CAP) Self-Assessment Benchmarking Operating Experience Performance Gap Analysis Trending Root Cause Analysis Cause Investigations and any other duties as assigned by the Performance Improvement Manager. Continuously improve performance improvement program execution to increase efficiency and results of the program and ensure effective identification screening analysis resolution implementation and measurement of performance issues. Prepare site performance data and adverse trends using observations CAP self-assessment benchmarking operating experience and performance indicator data. This position requires an advanced level of knowledge of ASME NQA-1 requirements for corrective action program.

Responsibilities:

Lead the development maintenance and implementation of Performance Improvement standard operating documents (SODs) ensuring strategic alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards across multiple departments.

Expertly analyze and interpret corrective action data and performance metrics providing detailed reports and strategic recommendations to senior management.

Conduct advanced analysis of performance data to identify systemic issues and trends leveraging CAP data self-assessments benchmarking operating experiences and performance indicators to drive organizational change.

Take a leadership role in CAP investigations and condition screenings guiding teams to provide structured insights and implement long-term corrective actions.

Serve as a mentor and subject matter expert for cross-functional teams fostering a strong culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Lead the development and refinement of performance indicators ensuring they are actionable and aligned with both short-term and long-term organizational objectives.

Oversee the coordination and preparation of materials for Performance Improvement meetings and CAP review board meetings facilitating high-level discussions with senior leadership.

Provide executive-level weekly and monthly status reports synthesizing complex data into strategic insights and recommendations for senior leadership.

Independently lead and oversee teams in conducting comprehensive cause analysis tasks ensuring high-quality actionable outcomes that drive performance improvements.

Direct initiatives to enhance Performance Improvement software and related tools collaborating with stakeholders to ensure that user needs are effectively addressed and integrated into system updates.

Other duties as assigned by the Performance Improvement Manager.

Key Qualifications and Skills:

BS BA in applicable field (e.g. math science engineering or business administration)

10 years experience in a nuclear performance improvement or corrective action program work environment preferred

Root Cause analysis or cause analysis experience preferred.

Experience working with government organizations such as Department of Energy (DOE) and/or the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (MRC) as well as industry groups like the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) is preferred.

Strong customer service and training skills and a desire to achieve results.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word Excel Outlook and PowerBI.

Experience working with Confluence JIRA INPO IRIS and Devonway.

Exceptional attention to detail.

Strong oral and written technical communication skills.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Skilled in setting priorities.

Excellent analytical interpretive and problem-solving skills.

The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity 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 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: 0-5%

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 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 for family or individual

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: Experience:

Senior IC