Senior Liaison, Labor Relations

 

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. 

Senior Liaison, Labor Relations

The Senior Liaison for Labor Relations is a senior manager level liaison for labor relations activities for a major, multi craft construction project in Wyoming. This role, through liaison efforts, supports full compliance with Wyoming Building Trades agreements, local union jurisdiction (including IUOE Local 800, UA Local 192, IBEW Local 322, Ironworkers Local 27, Carpenters Local 1620, Laborers Local 1271, and other regional locals), and federal/state labor requirements. The role maintains stable work environment conditions, acts as a subject matter expert during disputes, and sustains productive relationships with subcontractors and union leadership across Southwest Wyoming.

Responsibilities

Union & Craft Relations (Wyoming‑Specific)

• Serve as a liaison with Wyoming Building Trades Council, local business managers, and craft stewards.
• Coordinate pre‑job conferences, mark‑ups, and jurisdictional assignments in accordance with Wyoming craft practices.
• Maintain strong relationships with IUOE Local 800 (operators), UA 192 (pipefitters/welders), IBEW 322 (electricians), Ironworkers 27, Carpenters 1620, Laborers 1271, and other regional locals.
• Support hiring hall dispatch processes and ensure timely worker requests.

Job‑Action Prevention & Workforce Stability

• Identify early signs of worker concerns and coordinate with subcontractos to support their implementation of proactive mitigation strategies.
• Develop site‑specific plans for preventing or responding to walkouts, slowdowns, or jurisdictional stand‑downs.
• Maintain strong rapport with subcontractors and craft leadership to ensure uninterrupted project progress.

Field Support & Workforce Optimization

• Support and be a resource for subcontractor superintendents and general forepersons with contract interpretation and craft‑assignment guidance.
• Provide subject matter expertise, as appropriate, in safety committees, labor‑management meetings, and Wyoming Building Trades coordination sessions.
• Compliance, Reporting Provide federal, state or local reporting as required and support additional subcontractor reporting as needed.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Significant experience in Labor Relations, Construction Management, or related field (preferred).
• 5-7+ years of labor‑relations experience in union construction, heavy industrial, or power‑generation projects.
• Strong knowledge of Wyoming Building Trades agreements, hiring hall processes, MOUs, and craft jurisdiction.
• Experience in working successfully with the Tribal Nations.
• Experience resolving grievances, jurisdictional disputes, and workplace‑conduct investigations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Ability to work on large, fast‑paced EPC or direct‑hire construction projects with multi‑craft union labor.

Success Factors

• High credibility with Wyoming union leadership and craft workforce.
• Ability to maintain stable labor relations in a rural, high‑visibility, schedule‑critical project environment.
• Strong situational awareness and proactive identification of emerging labor issues.
• Skilled at balancing union expectations with project productivity, safety, and cost constraints.

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

Salary Range: $151,882 - $202,509

Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. This range is specific to Wyoming State.

Job Type: Full-time

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/