Performance Improvement (PI) Manager

TerraPower·Bellevue, WA·Posted today

Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

TerraPower seeks a Performance Improvement Manager to develop, implement, and oversee corrective action programs, self-assessments, and performance analytics across the organization. This full-time exempt role reports to the Senior Manager of Organizational Effectiveness and drives continuous improvement to help TerraPower become a self-identifying and self-correcting organization. The role is critical to supporting the construction and operation of the Natrium advanced reactor plant.

Responsibilities

—Serve as program and process owner for Performance Improvement (PI) and Corrective Action Program (CAP)
—Oversee development, maintenance, and implementation of PI and CAP standard operating documents
—Oversee development and implementation of the observation program
—Represent TerraPower on various PI and CAP industry working groups
—Oversee development and deployment of PI and CAP programs to support Natrium plant construction
—Work with cross-functional management to identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions
—Oversee development and use of key performance indicators and report to management
—Oversee root cause investigations and effectiveness reviews
—Oversee assessments performed on all functional areas
—Oversee implementation of the operating experience program and industry reporting
—Oversee implementation of the benchmarking program
—Oversee development and implementation of PI and CAP training
—Lead Corrective Action Review Committee meetings
—Prepare performance data and adverse trends analysis using observations, CAP, self-assessment, benchmarking, and operating experience data

Qualifications

—BS or BA in applicable field (math, science, engineering, or business administration) with 12 years' experience in a commercial nuclear work environment; OR 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 requirements
—Experience working with nuclear corrective action programs
—Experience working with nuclear performance improvement programs
—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
—High degree of trust and integrity; open communication and respect for teamwork
—Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
—Strong customer service and training skills

Desired

—Previously licensed Senior Reactor Operator (SRO)
—Experience working in a project environment
—Experience working with government organizations such as Department of Energy and/or Nuclear Regulatory Commission
—Prior managerial experience
—Experience with Confluence, Jira, PowerBI, and Devonway