Engineering and Maintenance Manager
terrapowerKemmerer, WY
$134,629 per yearAPPLY NOW
About the role
Terra Power 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, Terra Power 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. Terra Power'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. Terra Power 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. Terra Power 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. Engineering and Maintenance Manager
The Engineering and Maintenance Manager – Test & Fill Facility is responsible for leading the engineering and maintenance functions at Terra Power's Natrium Test & Fill Facility in Wyoming. This role manages a small, multi-disciplinary team of 3–5 engineers and 6–7 maintenance personnel to ensure safe, reliable operation of facility systems and to support an aggressive test schedule for advanced nuclear and thermal systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of engineers and maintenance technicians; set priorities and manage daily/weekly work execution. Own facility systems from an engineering and reliability standpoint, including design changes, upgrades, and configuration management. Plan, schedule, and oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for all facility systems and equipment, leveraging a CMMS.Ensure a strong safety culture and compliance with applicable codes, standards, permits, and Terra Power policies. Support facility commissioning, test setup, test campaigns, and post-test activities in coordination with operations and Natrium engineering. Develop and maintain technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, calculations, and procedures. Lead or support root cause analyses, corrective actions, and reliability improvements to maximize equipment availability and minimize unplanned downtime. Manage small to mid-size projects (capital and expense), including scope definition, estimates, schedules, and contractor oversight. Monitor and report performance metrics (e.g., equipment reliability, maintenance backlog, safety performance) and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Qualifications and Skills:
Required Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Nuclear, Industrial, or related engineering discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Approximately 8+ years of relevant experience in industrial facilities (e.g., power generation, chemical/process, test facilities, nuclear, or other high-reliability environments).Demonstrated experience leading or supervising engineering and/or maintenance teams in an operational setting. Proven experience with maintenance program development and execution, including preventive and corrective maintenance and use of a CMMS.Strong understanding of industrial safety practices and regulatory compliance in operations environments. Experience with engineering change control, configuration management, and technical documentation. Excellent communication, leadership, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate across functions and disciplines. Preferred Advanced degree in an engineering discipline or engineering management. Experience in nuclear, DOE, or other highly regulated environments; test or R&D facility experience is a plus. Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure. Experience implementing reliability engineering methods and metrics (e.g., RCA, RCM, FMEA).Experience with commissioning and start-up of new or modified facilities. Familiarity with advanced reactor, energy storage, or thermal system technologies. This position is subject to qualification requirements in accordance with ANSI/ANS 3.1. Candidates must meet the minimum education and experience criteria applicable to the role, including relevant nuclear industry experience where required. Verification of data will be part of the hiring process. Job Functions 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%Terra Power's technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. Terra Power 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 Terra Power'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, Terra Power may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval. Job details
Salary Range:
$134,629 - $179,505 Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications and experience. This range is specific to Wyoming State.
Job Type: Full-time
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 Affiration Benefits:
Parental Leave 401k Plan Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)21 days of annually accrued PTOGenerous Holiday Schedule 10 paid holidays Relocation Assistance Professional and Educational Support Opportunities Terra Power Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/
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$134,629 per year
Experience level
Lead
Location
Kemmerer, WY
Occupation
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Industry
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