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.

General Plant Instructor

The General Plant Instructor reports directly to the Maintenance & Technical Training Manager and supports the development, delivery, and maintenance of plant-wide training programs for the Natrium Demonstration Project (NDP).

This role serves as a cross-functional instructional resource, delivering general plant training (e.g., site access, orientation, industrial safety, and plant fundamentals), serving as a qualified NANTeL proctor, and supporting accredited training programs under the direction of qualified program owners. The position is designed to provide instructional flexibility and surge capacity during construction, commissioning, and early operations.

Responsibilities

Develops, maintains, and delivers plant-wide training programs and materials, ensuring alignment with company policies, applicable regulatory requirements, and approved training standards.
Applies the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT), commensurate with program scope, to support both accredited and non-accredited training activities.
Develops and delivers general plant training, including site access, orientation, industrial safety, and plant fundamentals.
Serves as a qualified NANTeL proctor, administering online training and examinations in accordance with NANTeL and site requirements.
Supports accredited training programs by delivering approved training content, administering examinations, supporting OJT documentation, and updating training materials under the direction of qualified lead instructors or program owners.
Coordinates with Operations, Maintenance, Security, RP, EHS, QA, and Engineering to ensure training content reflects current plant configuration, procedures, and organizational expectations.
Revises training materials to maintain instructional and technical accuracy based on plant design changes, procedure revisions, regulatory updates, and operating experience.
Prepares and administers written exams, performance evaluations, and practical demonstrations, as appropriate to assigned training activities.
Supports training effectiveness evaluations, continuous improvement activities, and corrective actions associated with assigned training programs.
Incorporates applicable INPO operating experience, NRC communications, and internal assessments into training materials and delivery, as appropriate.
Participates in NRC inspections, INPO activities, and audits in a supporting training capacity, as assigned.
Ensures the collection, maintenance, and retention of auditable training records in accordance with site and regulatory requirements.
Assists Training Management with planning, scheduling, and prioritization of training activities, particularly during construction, commissioning, and early operations.

Key Qualifications and Skills

Minimum of two (2) years of commercial nuclear power plant experience or equivalent experience in a regulated, high-hazard environment.

o Military nuclear experience of four (4) years or more may be considered.

o A combination of relevant experience and academic credentials may be considered.

Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver training and to support accredited programs under the direction of qualified program owners.
Experience or qualification as a NANTeL proctor, or ability to obtain qualification within a defined period.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
High level of attention to detail, flexibility, and commitment to training quality.
Demonstrated trust, integrity, and professionalism, with the ability to communicate openly and work effectively across organizations.
Understanding of how training execution and individual actions impact regulatory compliance, public confidence, and nuclear safety culture.
Ability to adapt to evolving plant conditions, changing procedures, schedule impacts, and the challenges associated with a first-of-a-kind nuclear project.

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:

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

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $ 99,054 - $148,582

*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 Wyoming.

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

TerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/

Maintenance & Technical Training Instructor (General Plant)