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.
EHS Technician
The Environmental Health and Safety Technician will support daily site safety operations by helping maintain safe working conditions through routine inspections, audits, and facility walkdowns, and by assisting with basic sampling and program implementation. The role also helps manage chemical receiving, inventory, bulk dispensing, and supports the hazardous waste program and basic spill response activities. The Environmental Health and Safety Technician will contribute to workplace safety through delivering training and assisting with investigations and corrective action follow-up.
This position reports to the Manager, Industrial Hygiene and Waste.
Responsibilities
Key Qualifications and Skills
S. in, Environment Health, Public Health, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field
0-2 years of related experience
Basic understanding of 29 CFR 1910 &1926.
Knowledge of 10CFR & 40CFR is a plus
First Aid / CPR/ AED Certification
HAZWOPER 24/40 hr, DOT, IATA, RCRA is a plus
Understanding of occupational exposure limits (ACGIH TLV, OSHA PEL).
Ability to wear all levels of PPE
Effective written and verbal English communication skills
Can effectively work independently or as a member of a team
The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork
Passion working in a fast-paced Research & Development environment and communicating with a wide variety of workers with different backgrounds and knowledge levels
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.
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
Salary Range Level 8: $87,686 - $131,529
Salary Range Level 9: $102,804 - $154,206
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/