Kairos Power

Operator in Oak Ridge, TN (Albuquerque, NM to start)

Albuquerque, NM and Oak Ridge, TN · Staff+ · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 313 days ago

CollaborationOrganizational Skills

About the role

In this role, you will contribute to the development and deployment of the company's engineering testing capabilities including assembly, maintenance and operation of large-scale hardware and equipment.
This role will require the individual to start and work on-site in Albuquerque, NM for approximately 2 years in preparation for our operation in Oak Ridge, TN.

Assembles and installs process and auxiliary equipment into assigned facilities. Frequently uses heavy equipment such as forklifts, telehandlers, and overhead hoists to support installation.
Commissions, operates, and maintains mechanical and electrical equipment.
Performs acceptance testing following new equipment installation including hydrostatic, pneumatic, I/O checks, and electrical component calibrations checks.
Supports day-to-day operations of the assigned facility including startup, monitor, and shutdown processes and auxiliary equipment.
Performs chemistry sampling and analysis using standardized analytical instruments and procedures.
Performs minor preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment to include filter replacements, equipment cleaning, and consumable replacements.
Performs equipment troubleshooting as necessary.
Perform Lockout-Tagout of mechanical and electrical equipment.

Ability to understand and follow technical procedures
Familiarity with basic hand tools
Mechanically inclined with an ability to operate plant equipment, hands-on experience with plant equipment and operations desired
Experience with Instrumentation and Controls systems
Ability to communicate with others effectively
Ability to read P&ID and mechanical/electrical drawings
Ability to work with highly collaborative team
Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
Associate or Bachelors degree in an Engineering Technology program or equivalent or 2+ years of experience as a plant operator or technician (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, chemicals, power plant, military, or similar backgrounds are highly desired)
Ability to start and work on-site at the Albuquerque, NM site for approximately 2 years to develop in-depth understanding of company's large-scale hardware, equipment, and processes
Ability and willingness to transition between Kairos Power sites in support of operations work and process development, including opportunity to potentially transition to support on-site operations at our future facility in Oakridge, TN
Ability and interest in being cross trained and learning different processes to perform other jobs as needed
Ability and willingness to work with hazardous materials in PPE including full-face respirator and Tyvek suit
Computer skills including spreadsheet use

Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)

You are applying for a position that is located in a facility that handles information that is subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810.
To work in this facility, you need to be authorized by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information.
Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the Department of Energy's general authorization list (link below) are not permitted to work in our facility unless the Department of Energy issues an export control license to the company to permit that individual to have access to Part 810-controlled information.
The following questions are intended to determine the licensing requirements that may apply. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/10/appendix-A_to_part_810

Note: You are applying for a position that is located in a facility that handles information that is subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810

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