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TerraPower

Security Programs Supervisor

TerraPower, Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States, 83101

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Title:

Security Programs Supervisor

Location:

Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States

Job Type:

Full-time

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. 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.

AA/FFD/SGI Supervisor The AA/FFD/SGI Supervisor is a site-based position that reports directly to the Site Security Manager.

The focus of this role is to lead the on-site Access Authorization and Fitness For Duty team in developing and implementing the access authorization and fitness for duty programs as well as to supervise the Safeguards Program. In addition, this position will help to ensure that the onsite programs regulations, requirements, and commitments are developed and implemented while working in close consultation with construction and operations staff to ensure that requirements are identified and carried out in accordance with the Kemmerer Power Station design and licensing strategy. The successful candidate will participate in interactions with local stakeholders, including HSA certified lab, Psychologists, and with the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission during onsite audit and inspection activities related to program implementation.

Responsibilities

Serve as the site leader and provide day-to-day oversight for contract / in-house for the three programs and personnel

Provide leadership of the team performing access authorization and fitness for duty activities

Support the design of the Badging, Access Authorization, FFD, and Safeguards Information area to ensure all regulatory requirements are met

Responsible for the Safeguards program and work closely with Security Shift Captains to ensure program elements are implemented

Serve as a security programs liaison to varied stakeholders to support requirements associated with unescorted access and FFD requirements

Support the development and lead the implementation of access authorization and fitness for duty program for construction and operations phases of the project,

Work directly with site leadership to ensure all requirements meeting the regulation of AA/FFD are implemented and conducted by the leaders

Develop comprehensive training for AA/FFD staff and Safeguards Information Administrators

Qualify the site Reviewing Officials

Develop comprehensive training and communication programs for site personnel and contractors on AA/FFD requirements, to include the Behavior Observation Program, Fatigue management, and each individual's responsibilities to adhere to AA/FFD

Oversee and provide support to testing activities. Investigates testing programs with certified laboratories. Works with the Medical Review Officer (MRO) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) in the review of positive test results

Keep appropriate company management personnel apprised of security related activities and conditions

Maintains and stores FFD and AA records in accordance with regulatory requirements

Ensure onsite control of security sensitive documents in accordance with site programs

Perform nuclear security program audits and assessments necessary to ensure compliance with program requirements.

Provide oversight of regulatory inspections

Review correspondence to and from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission as requested.

Represent the site at meetings with the industry, regulators, conferences, NEI task force, etc.

Manages budgeting, staffing, planning, monitoring, and reporting necessary to cost-effectively meet KPS security programs needs.

Monitor and assess the department's safety culture and safety conscious work environment, determine if actions are necessary to address shortfalls in either area. Report shortfall in either area to the Security Manager. Verify that pertinent information is communicated down to all levels. Perform independent verification to ascertain effectiveness of departmental communications

Help promote a company culture that encourages top performance, high morale, and a focus on industrial safety.

Maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, partners, suppliers, co-workers, and management.

Key Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor's degree from an accredited University and 5+ years direct experience with nuclear security programs, AA/FFD in operating plants with 2+ years' experience in a leadership position OR 8+ years direct experience with nuclear security programs in operating plants and 2+ years in a leadership position.

Demonstrated knowledge and compliance with US NRC 10 CFR Regulations and the application of US NRC and Nuclear Energy Institute guidance related to 10 CFR and Part 26 regulations implementation.

Knowledge of current trends and nuclear industry activities related to security programs program implementation.

Capability and willingness to adhere to strict quality assurance standards.

Candidate must be a self-starter and possess ability to perform assigned duties and manage deadlines with minimal direction.

Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Professional

Excellent Conflict Management and Change Management skills

Ability to work on simultaneous tasks that require a multi-disciplinary approach.

Experience in interactions with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff.

Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills

The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly, display respect, foster teamwork, continuous learning and embracing innovative ideas and process improvement

Job Functions

Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)

Physical exertion and/or requirements: Will require the ability to traverse an industrial setting and provide incipient fire response capabilities (e.g. climbing ladders, using a fire extinguisher and/or fire hose).

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: 0-25%

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 Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range Level 11: $ 116,495 - $ 174,743

*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 Kemmerer, WY.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments

Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits Medical

Vision

Dental

Life

Life and Disability

Gender Affination 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/

Please visit www.terrapower.com to apply

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