Lead Operator, Engineering
Kairos Power
| Company | Kairos Power |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Albuquerque |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Lead |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
Company Overview
Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal to dramatically improve people’s quality of life while protecting the environment. This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables. Job Summary
Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Lead Operator, Engineering with expertise in the commissioning and operations of complex plants. In this role, you will be the lead operations support through continuous testing operations and salt production facility operations.
Responsibilities
Lead successful commissioning, testing, and operations of the Engineering Test Unit (ETU) alongside other Lead Operators
Develop procedures and training material for the Engineering Test Unit and Salt Production Facility plants
Troubleshoot equipment, electrical and instrumentation issues
Lead and conducting Pre-Job briefs to various stakeholders within the organization
Collaborate with Engineering Teams to understand the scope of test and hazards associated with the test
Operate SCADA/HMI/Control Boards, high temperature pilot systems, pumps, valves, heaters blowers, compressors
Periodically makes rounds of the plant to visually check equipment to validate proper operation
Follow standard operating and emergency procedures until issues are resolved
Develop testing procedures
Prioritizes and ensures safety of one self and others
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar field
Experience with commissioning and operations activities associated with complex plants
7 years or greater of experience working within an operations environment
Preferred experience with high temperature test systems, including molten salt applications
Experience with writing, revising, and executing procedures while utilizing formal procedure writing and performance methods
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Expertise in several NDT methods (e.g. ultrasonic testing included phased-array methods, radiography including computed tomography, eddy current methods, potential drop methods, etc.)
Excellent verbal, written communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work with highly collaborative team
Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge
Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues
Physical Demands
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts and the like
Setting up and transferring temporary structures (e.g. scaffolding, ladders)
Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
Communicating with others to exchange information
Operating motor vehicles, heavy equipment or machinery
Use hand tools
Environmental Conditions
General office environment
Low temperatures
High temperatures
Outdoor environment or elements such as precipitation and wind
Noisy environments
Small and/or enclosed spaces
Odors or fumes from chemicals or chemical reactions
Elevated heights
Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced
Safety and PPE
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