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Executive Assistant (EA)

Terrestrial Energy

Terrestrial Energy

Administration
Charlotte, NC, USA
Posted on Feb 12, 2025

Interested in helping us transform thermal and electric energy?

Become a part of the leading Generation-IV nuclear plant development team.

Terrestrial Energy Inc. is the USA corporation and parent to the Terrestrial Energy group of companies. Terrestrial Energy is developing for near-term commercial operation, a zero-emissions cogeneration plant for a global industry using its proprietary Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) fission technology in an innovative, small and modular plant design. The IMSR is a non-Light Water Reactor of the Generation IV class that operates at the high temperature required for broad industrial use and transformative economic potential. The IMSR plant is ideally suited for distributed generation of electricity and heat on a large-scale for many energy-intensive industries. This includes but is not limited to petrochemical and chemical plants, and data centers. The IMSR plant delivers affordability and cost competitiveness of nuclear energy in competitive energy market from many design attributes including high temperature operation that results is a near 50 percent improvement in the efficiency of electric power generation compared to Light Water Reactor nuclear plants. Its industrial cogeneration capability delivers to today’s markets competitiveness, energy security, safety, and zero-emissions industrial production. The IMSR plants use of existing industrial materials, components, and fuels is a distinguishing competition feature and supports its near-term deployment, setting the stage for a transformative change and rapid decarbonization of the primary energy system.

To execute this plan, we are now looking to add talented people to the team, each of whom will:

· improve our team by adding diverse perspectives and innovative ways of problem solving

· have demonstrated exceptional results in engineering projects

· be a team player with the ability to collaborate closely and interact with other groups

· be flexible and adaptable to change

· have skillset and experience that relate to the following role:

The Executive Assistant (EA), under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), will primarily be responsible for providing high-level, confidential administrative support to the office of the CEO. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Act as a point of contact and liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders.
  • Organize and maintain confidential data and information with the utmost integrity.
  • Coordinate high-profile events and meetings, ensuring smooth execution and flawless hospitality for attendees/visitors.
  • Effectively manage the CEO’s schedule by coordinating meetings, conferences and travel arrangements.
  • Oversee emails, calls, and other correspondence and draft professional and detailed documents on behalf of the CEO.
  • Assist in planning, executing, and monitoring key projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
  • Conduct data research and provide insightful reports and recommendations to support the CEO’s decision-making process.
  • Provide executive support, as needed, to other members of the executive leadership team in the US and Canada (as directed by the CEO).
  • Manage and answer the Canadian and US switchboard on a regular, as-needed basis.
  • Provide office support to the US offices (and backup office support to Canadian offices) by ordering office supplies, managing third party vendors (i.e. cleaners, UPS, etc…), printing business cards for US employees, and maintaining IT infrastructure.
  • Partner with Human Resources team to update office policies and onboard new hires as needed.

Core Competencies

  • Strong communication skills to effectively interact with senior management, strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with team members.
  • Keen attention to detail and integrity in maintaining confidentiality.
  • Team player, collaborative, supportive, responsive, and respectful, who embraces change and thrives in a dynamic business environment.
  • Professional, confident, proactive, resourceful individual with the demeanor, business maturity, intellect and integrity required to quickly establish credibility with both internally and externally stakeholders.
  • Champion and advocate of Terrestrial Energy’s core values; integrity, innovation, teamwork and collaboration, adaptability and leadership.

Requirements

  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business, communications or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years supporting a c-suite level leader in an executive assistant or similar capacity.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and ability to pick up new software quickly.
  • Ability to build and sustain strong working relationships, both within and external to the organization.
  • Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with high ability to set goals, manage time, priorities, resources, accountabilities and schedules under pressure.

Assets

  • Additional qualification or certification as an Administrative Officer, Secretary or EA.
  • Energy industry experience.

Please submit a cover letter and resume.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in USA without the need for sponsorship for employment visa status.

Terrestrial Energy requires that the successful candidate be able to access and use information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A and can be found here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810) unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). Additional information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.

Terrestrial Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age. The Company encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require technical support in a format that is accessible to you, please contact Accessibility@terrestrialenergy.com.