Kairos Power

Kairos Power

Operations Engineer

Oak Ridge, TN · Mid · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 9 days ago
Supply ChainSystems EngineeringMechanical DesignResearchCommunicationConstruction Management

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About the role

  • Kairos Power is seeking an Operations Engineer to integrate the conditions required to support efficient execution of reactor builds.
  • Where Build Engineers make individual work packages executable, the Operations Engineer supports execution of overall build by aligning people, parts, plant, planning, engineering readiness, quality, tooling, and constraints.
  • The role owns the integrated master execution schedule and administers the Last Planner process while using AI-enabled tools to improve constraint visibility, schedule quality, and decision speed.

Responsibilities

  • Own and maintain the integrated master execution schedule for assigned reactor build, integration, Test and Activation, fueling, and related operational activities.
  • Maintain clear views of work that is executable now, work approaching readiness, and work at risk.
  • Coordinate closely with Build Engineers, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Construction, Test and Activation teams, and leadership.
  • Develop or tailor lightweight planning and visualization tools within approved guardrails when existing tools do not adequately support execution and planning needs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Construction Management, Operations Research, Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Typically 3+ years of experience in complex project execution, production planning, construction planning, manufacturing operations, commissioning, or integrated scheduling
  • Experience integrating schedules with material, labor, engineering, quality, and physical-work constraints.
  • Working knowledge of critical path, look-ahead planning, constraint management, and production control.
  • Proficiency with AI-enabled tools, or demonstrated ability to learn and apply new digital tools effectively.
  • Experience with Last Planner System or lean construction/production methods is strongly desirable.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • candidates with less experience may be considered based on strong demonstrated capability.
  • Strong quantitative, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to make or support timely planning decisions using incomplete information and clearly communicate assumptions and uncertainty.

Skills

  • Ability to identify and evaluation dependencies across functions, systems, and organizational boundaries.
  • Ability to prioritize executable, decision-useful, plans and schedules based on current readiness and constraints.
  • Ability to facilitate cross-functional planning discussions, establish clear commitments, and follow through on assigned actions.
  • Ability to identify and prioritize constraints that materially affect execution and schedule progress.
  • Ability to evaluate reported status critically and constructively address unsupported assumptions of schedule risks.
  • Ability to use performance data and lessons learned to improve planning processes, tools, and future execution.
  • Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
  • Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
  • Communicating with others to exchange information.
  • General office environment.
  • Prototyping/Test Facilities.
  • Manufacturing/Industrial Environments.

Compensation

  • Competitive compensation packages

Visa & Work Authorization

  • 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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