Rotating Equipment Engineer - Santa Clara
6 hours ago

Job description
Thanks for your interest in Oklo We are searching for a Rotating Equipment Engineer to join our engineering team. We are looking to fill this position immediately.Position Description
Oklo is looking for an experienced rotating equipment engineer to be responsible for the design, procurement, and operation of rotating equipment in Oklo's power plants.
Specific responsibilities may include:
Define equipment requirements and specifications for commercial off-the-shelf and custom-designed rotating equipment, including pumps, compressors, and turbines.
Identify key performance metrics and develop verification test plans for new equipment
Work in cross disciplinary teams, including process engineering, instrumentation and control, power generation and distribution teams, and operations to integrate equipment into power plants and test facilities
Work with external vendors on equipment analysis, design, procurement, and testing to ensure rotating equipment meet plant requirements
Develop and document operations and maintenance plans for rotating equipment in the power plant
Generate technical documentation to be included in regulatory filings and internal technical reports
Become the responsible engineer for the development of a rotating equipment system
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline
At least 5 years of experience in the design, operations, or maintenance of rotating equipment used in the power generation, petroleum, chemical, or other similar industries
Broad familiarity with engineering principles, and having strong systems engineering and operations intuition
Bonus Qualifications:
Experience with first-of-kind turbomachinery development and testing
Experience with developing operational plans for rotating equipment in a plant-like setting
Experience with operating and/or generating design specifications for industrial steam turbines
Competencies
We are looking for a Rotating Equipment Engineer that is:
Experienced with operations and maintenance of rotating equipment, such as centrifugal pumps, gas compressors, and/or steam turbines, in power generation or similar industrial settings
Experienced with specifying, designing, and procuring rotating equipment for new capital projects
Passionate about clean energy
Passionate about making advanced fission a reality
Willing and able to learn quickly
Willing to think differently and do things in new ways
Comfortable in a fast-paced, highly iterative startup environment
Excited to think creatively, critically, and reflectively about the problems they are solving while not leaning only on what has been done before
Willing to propose novel and creative solutions to technical problems
Able to communicate technical content and results verbally
Who you are:
A startup person:
You aren't driven by titles or hierarchy, and prefer efficiency to excess process. You don't need or expect to have a lot of guidance but you enjoy working in a fast-paced team.
If you prefer the culture and feel of a large organization, that is great, but you likely won't enjoy working with us There is plenty of important work and plenty of good opportunities with organizations like that.
Motivated:
You are self-motivated.
You bring an enthusiasm to the team, and imbue a sense of passion that goes beyond clocking in and clocking out.
This isn't about a fake or arbitrary "pieces of flair" mentality or lack of work-life balance It is about being a part of the vision and feeling a part of reaching team goals.
A team-player: Oklo genuinely is a team. We aren't about taking credit for ourselves, and we aren't about pushing blame to others. We do incredible things because we work as a team.An excellent communicator:
We need a person who is not only technically competent but also a clear and upbeat communicator.
Creative:
Being creative means that when things fall outside clear scopes or processes or problems arise without clear solutions, you are able to identify it as well as invent ways to solve a problem or fill a need without micromanagement.
The successful person in this job will not only be creative, but also enjoy being creative and solving open-ended problems which may change day-by-day.
Detail-oriented: This focus is a big part of excellence, consistency, and quality.Excellent grammar and spelling matter for both good communication as well as the image of the company that we put forward.
About Oklo travel requirements:
Oklo requires remote employees to travel to headquarters (Santa Clara, CA) twice a quarter annually, based on business or team needs, including attendance at team meetings, off-sites, and other company events or gatherings.
About Oklo compensation:
Salary:
$73,000 - $157,000 base salary, performance incentives, and equity.
Salary may fall outside of the range provided and will be dependent on applicant experience.
Oklo offers flexible time off, equity, competitive pay, 401k, health insurance, FSA, flexible work hours, and other benefits.
About Oklo Inc:
Oklo Inc.
is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale; establishing a domestic supply chain for critical radioisotopes; and advancing nuclear fuel recycling to convert nuclear waste into clean energy.
Oklo was the first to receive a site use permit from the U.S.Department of Energy for a commercial advanced fission plant, was awarded fuel material from Idaho National Laboratory, and submitted the first custom combined license application for an advanced reactor to the U.S.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Oklo is also developing advanced fuel recycling technologies in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. National Laboratories.#
CHOP:
Oklo's Values
Collaboration:
We go further, together. We bring diverse perspectives, listen actively, and build trust through transparency and respect. We work across disciplines, sharing ownership to turn complex challenges into shared successes.
Humility:
We are team players who act for the good of the company and for the world. We are focused on our mission, not personal recognition.
Ownership:
We take pride in what we do and how we do it. We are proactive in finding solutions and see tasks through to completion. We are committed to delivering on our promises to provide clean, reliable, and affordable energy.
Pathfinding:
We chart new ground where no path exists by approaching challenges with curiosity, courage, and creativity while navigating ambiguity.
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