Maintenance Supervisor

TerraPower·Kemmerer, Wyoming, USA·Posted today

Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

TerraPower seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations for the Natrium Demonstration Project, an advanced sodium-cooled fast reactor facility in Kemmerer, Wyoming. You will oversee maintenance teams through construction, commissioning, and operational phases, ensuring NRC regulatory compliance, INPO standards adherence, and nuclear safety culture. This role is critical to establishing maintenance processes and systems readiness for a next-generation nuclear facility.

Responsibilities

—Lead and supervise maintenance technicians and contract personnel supporting the Natrium Demonstration Project
—Oversee preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities for mechanical, electrical, and I&C systems as they transition from construction to operational status
—Ensure maintenance activities comply with NRC regulations, INPO guidelines, Natrium project procedures, and TerraPower quality standards
—Support system walkdowns, construction turnover, and verification of system readiness for testing, commissioning, and operation
—Coordinate maintenance planning and execution with Operations, Engineering, Work Management, Radiation Protection, and Construction teams
—Reinforce nuclear safety culture, human performance tools, and ALARA principles
—Ensure maintenance documentation, work packages, and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) records meet regulatory and project requirements
—Support troubleshooting and resolution of equipment issues to maintain system reliability and support commissioning milestones
—Assist in developing maintenance procedures, staffing plans, and long-term maintenance strategies
—Monitor maintenance performance metrics and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and efficiency
—Participate in the corrective action program, root cause evaluations, and event investigations
—Ensure maintenance tools, equipment, and materials are properly maintained and controlled
—Support outage planning and execution as the Natrium plant transitions to operational phases

Qualifications

—Minimum 6 years of maintenance experience in power generation, industrial operations, or a related field
—At least 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience
—Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and I&C systems
—Experience working in highly regulated environments
—Ability to interpret technical drawings, procedures, and regulatory requirements
—Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams
—Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
—Excellent written and verbal communication skills
—Proficiency with CMMS tools and maintenance planning processes

Desired

—Nuclear industry experience
—Experience supporting construction-to-operations transitions or commissioning activities
—Experience with EVMS, project controls, or equipment reliability programs