Fuels Program Mechanical Technologist

Responsibilities

• Mechanical Assembly and Troubleshooting
• Carefully assembling mechanical components according to detailed instructions and blueprints.
• Install, maintain, and repair industrial piping systems including high-pressure lines, steam, gases, and process chemicals
• Diagnose and resolve issues across both industrial piping and facility plumbing systems (potable water, drainage, compressed air)
• Aligning and positioning parts to ensure proper fit and function.
• Using hand tools, power tools, and specialized fixtures to secure components.
• Checking for tolerances and quality control during assembly.
• Performs troubleshooting of malfunctioning equipment and develops solutions to restore equipment to operation.
• Assists engineering staff in developing the critical operations program and critical spares list.
• Read and interpret design plans, and prepare layouts for assembling components
• Participate in engineering reviews and studies to support future equipment and facility upgrades.
• Facility Operations
• Execute the manufacturing processes associated with the annular fuels program.
• Support the day-to-day operations of the facility; Startup, run, and shutdown heavy machinery and auxiliary equipment.
• Assist in performing and evaluating both destructive and non-destructive tests on annular fuel. Document results under the QA program.
• Identify equipment issues, provide recommended corrective actions, and participate in root cause analysis as necessary.
• Perform lockout-tagout of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Work with hazardous chemicals and radiological materials within gloveboxes, fume hoods, or other engineered containment enclosures.
• Use tools such as drills, grinders, calipers, and presses, etc.
• Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, loaders, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts.
• Understand and adhere to all safety rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in mechanical trades; pipefitting (industrial piping systems) and plumbing experience (facility systems) required. Experience in maintenance, fabrication shops, manufacturing, or process plant work experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED certificate required. Associates degree in Mechatronics, Millwright, or completion of trade school/vocational certification program preferred.
• Experience working from procedures, P&IDs, construction drawings, work permits, and technical manuals.
• Experience developing or contributing to work instructions and standard operating procedures preferred.
• Certification in forklift or aerial lift operation (or ability to obtain).
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical parts like hydraulics, motors, welding, and belt systems and how to work safely in those environments
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills
• Capacity and willingness to learn and perform new duties or more complex assignments.
• Ability to work within a highly collaborative team
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others
• 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
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 40 pounds in all directions
• Communicating with oth

Benefits

Additional Information

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 Reporting to the Fuel Operations Manager, this position contributes to the development and production of pebble fuel for Kairos Power's fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor. The individual selected for this position will help construct, operate, and maintain and assemble equipment and work with engineers to execute the annular fuels R&D program. As part of an operations team, the individual selected for this position will run the manufacturing process for the facility, as well as implement other mechanical assembly, support and operation as required by code or regulation. This individual thrives in a fast-paced, positive environment, which values continuous improvement and accountability.

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