Aalo Atomics

Aalo Atomics

Reactor Operator

Idaho Falls, ID

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 26 days ago
ResearchCommunication

About the role

  • You will join Aalo Atomics' Idaho Falls team to help stand up plant operations for two programs: (1) Aalo‑X, our experimental reactor at INL, and (2) Aalo‑1, the commercial reactor within the Aalo Pod.

Responsibilities

  • Perform rounds, system lineups, system status verifications, and logkeeping; ensure configuration control and turnover quality.
  • Execute clearances/lockout‑tagout and maintain strict procedure use/adherence.
  • Startup, testing & commissioning Support procedure validation, preoperational testing, initial criticality, power ascension, surveillance/operability testing, and transitions between operating modes.
  • Participate in readiness activities and post‑test reviews; document results and discrepancies with high rigor.
  • Lead/participate in pre‑job briefs, post‑job reviews, and risk assessments; identify and remove roadblocks to schedule adherence.
  • Training, qualification & continuous improvement Complete initial and continuing training (including simulator sessions) and maintain qualifications; assist with training content using a systematic approach.
  • Track and report progress against operations milestones; trend key performance indicators and support causal evaluations and corrective actions.
  • You will help develop, validate, and execute normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures; operate from the control room and in the field; and support startup, testing, and steady‑state operations in a regulated, safety‑critical environment.

Requirements

  • 2+ years in control room or field operations within nuclear, power generation, or heavy industrial process environments.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with procedure use/adherence, alarm response, system lineups, and clearance/lockout‑tagout.
  • Ability to work in required PPE and perform duties in an industrial environment.
  • familiarity with surveillance/operability testing and acceptance criteria.
  • Knowledge of conduct‑of‑operations principles and human performance tools for high‑hazard facilities
  • familiarity with systematic approach to training and simulator‑based qualification.
  • wear required PPE, including respiratory protection when needed.

Nice to have

  • Based in Austin, TX, we're rapidly growing as we work to deploy the world's first fleet of advanced microreactors.
  • Join us and help revolutionize energy for a sustainable future.
  • About the role You will join
  • Aalo Atomics' Idaho Falls team to help stand up plant operations for two programs:
  • (1) Aalo‑X, our experimental reactor at INL, and (2) Aalo‑1, the commercial reactor within the Aalo Pod.
  • operate from the control room and in the field
  • This posting is single‑banded: leveling and title (RO vs.
  • SRO) will be set at offer based on demonstrated qualifications and experience.

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