Receiving and Inventory Specialist

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.

Receiving & Inventory Specialist

The Receiving & Inventory Specialist for the Test & Fill Facility is responsible for ensuring the accurate receipt, inspection, inventory control, and storage of materials that support Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), operational readiness for the Natrium Test & Fill Facility. This role ensures that materials are available, correctly documented, and properly stored to meet quality, safety, and schedule requirements for the Natrium program.

The successful candidate will establish and maintain robust receiving and inventory processes, coordinate closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and EHS to maintain robust material control, support SAT execution, and uphold TerraPower’s standards for nuclear-related and safety-significant components for a first-of-a-kind Test & Fill Facility.

Key Responsibilities

Receiving & Receipt Inspection

Receive, verify, and log all incoming materials against POs and packing lists.

Perform receipt inspections to defined criteria; verify certifications, documentation, and part identification.

Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming or damaged materials; coordinate returns and dispositions.

Inventory Control & Material Staging

Maintain accurate, real-time inventory records in TerraPower systems, including traceability data where required.

Perform cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies; support audits of inventory accuracy.

Stage and kit materials for Test & Fill operations and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) in alignment with schedules and work orders.

Coordinate availability, staging, and timely issue of materials, components, and consumables for SAT activities.

Ensure that materials used in SAT are properly received, inspected, traceable, and documented.

Capture and file material-related SAT records (e.g., as-used lists, certificates, inspection reports) to support configuration management.

Storage, Handling & Preservation

Implement proper storage, labeling, and status identification to protect material integrity and prevent unintended use.

Apply special storage and handling requirements (environmental controls, segregation, hazardous materials handling) per procedures and supplier/engineering requirements.

Monitor shelf life and condition of stored materials; coordinate replacement of expired or compromised items.

Process, Compliance & Collaboration

Follow TerraPower EHS, quality, and material control procedures; support internal and external audits.

Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, QA, EHS, and Supply Chain to plan material needs and resolve issues.

Contribute to improvements in receiving, inspection, inventory, and storage processes and tools.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in receiving, inventory control, warehouse operations, or logistics in an industrial, manufacturing, or technical environment.

Demonstrated ability to perform detailed receipt inspections and maintain accurate records and documentation.

Familiarity with inventory management systems or ERP platforms, and proficiency with common office software (e.g., spreadsheets, databases, word processing).

Ability to read and interpret basic technical documentation (purchase orders, packing lists, datasheets, drawings, and specifications).

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with operations, engineering, QA, and EHS personnel.

Ability to safely lift and move materials and to operate material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts) after appropriate training and certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a highly regulated environment such as nuclear, aerospace, defense, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Working knowledge of quality assurance principles, material traceability, and configuration control; familiarity with NQA-1 or similar quality frameworks is a plus.

Experience supporting test facilities, commissioning activities, or Site Acceptance Testing, particularly related to material management and documentation.

Experience establishing or refining receiving and inventory processes for new or evolving facilities.

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 authoriza