Kairos Power
Operators
Albuquerque, NM · Mid · Contract
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About the role
- In this role, the individual is responsible for the proficient operation of assigned equipment or specific areas within the plant and demonstrates a keen focus on safety, reliability, and optimal performance.
- Their duties encompass the execution and reporting of operational activities, utilizing discretionary time to contribute to sustainable facility results.
- Drawing upon a foundation of established basic technical skills, the operator works collaboratively to proactively address and resolve unplanned events within their collective capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Operates and field checks process equipment. Monitors process conditions, key performance metrics, equipment and control systems and makes appropriate decisions to maintain and/or achieve desired rates and conditions aligned with Kairos's goals.
- Performs scheduled operational and related tasks and tasks that arise because of resolving unplanned events.
- Maintains qualification in assigned areas, per Kairos's policy, and completes training goals in a timely manner. This includes using discretionary time to address skills and knowledge gaps.
- Performs Immediate Response activities, as assigned.
- Initiates and documents preliminary investigations according to plant specific process/criteria and participates in formal and informal root cause investigations for events
- Tracks and utilizes the plant's Key Performance Indicators on shift that are applicable to the role to optimize operations and identify improvement opportunities.
- Performs minor maintenance, including minor repairs and preventative maintenance, utilizing appropriate policies, procedures, processes, and disciplines.
- Performs acceptance testing following new equipment installation including hydrostatic, pneumatic, I/O checks, and electrical component calibrations checks.
Requirements
- 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 degree in a Process Technology or related 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 understand, follow and create technical procedures.
- 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 SCBA, full-face respirator and Tyvek suit.
- Computer skills including spreadsheet use.
- Proficient in Microsoft applications, such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others by working safely and complying with EH&S standards.
Skills
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Compensation
- Competitive compensation packages
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
- 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)
Equal opportunity
- Kairos Power is an equal opportunity employer.
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- 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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