Performance Improvement (PI) Manager

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.


Performance Improvement Manager

The Performance Improvement (PI) Manager is a full-time exempt position that reports to the Senior Manager, Organizational Effectiveness and is responsible for development, implementation, and oversight of TerraPower performance improvement programs, which includes the Corrective Action Program (CAP), Self-Assessments, Benchmarking, Operating Experience, Performance Analysis and Trending, Root Cause Analysis, key performance indicators and any other duties as assigned by the Senior Manager, Organizational Effectiveness. Continuously improve performance improvement program execution and lead the company in becoming a self-identifying and self-correcting organization. Ensure effective identification, screening, analysis, resolution, implementation and measurement of performance issues. Prepare performance data and adverse trends using observations, CAP, self-assessment, benchmarking, operating experience, observations, and performance indicator data.


Responsibilities

• Program and process owner for PI and CAP.
• Oversight development, maintenance, and implementation PI and CAP standard operating documents (SOD).
• Oversight development and implementation of the observation program.
• Represent TerraPower on various PI and CAP industry working groups.
• Oversight development and deployment of PI and CAP programs to support construction of Natrium plants.
• Work with cross-functional management members to identify performance gaps and implement effective corrective actions.
• Oversight development and use of key performance indicators and report out to management.
• Oversight root cause investigations and effectiveness reviews.
• Oversight assessments performed on all functional areas.
• Oversight implementation of the operating experience program and industry reporting.
• Oversight implementation of the benchmarking program.
• Oversight development and implementation of PI and CAP training.
• Lead Corrective Action Review Committee meetings.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• BS, BA in applicable field (e.g., math, science, engineering, or business administration) with 12 years' experience in a commercial nuclear work environment. AA degree with 15 years' experience in an Engineering work environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years' experience working under NQA-1 or similar requirement
• Previously licensed SRO preferred.
• Experience working with nuclear corrective action programs.
• Experience working with nuclear performance improvement programs.
• Experience working in a project environment is a plus.
• Experience working with government organizations such as Department of Energy and/or the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is a plus.
• Prior managerial experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and training skills and a desire to achieve results.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working with Confluence, Jira, PowerBI, and Devonway.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a cross-functional team environment.
• 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.

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 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 hours/day
• Travel required 0-10%

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: $168,316 - $252,475

* 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 individual's 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
  • 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

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