Operator in Oakridge, TN - Albuquerque, United States - Kairos Power

Description

In this role, you will contribute to the development and deployment of the company's engineering testing capabilities including assembly, maintenance and operation of large-scale hardware and equipment.

This role will require the individual to start and work on-site in Albuquerque, NM for approximately 2 years in preparation for our operation in Oakridge, TN.

The ideal candidate takes pride in his/her hands-on work, organizational skills, has experience in 24/7 plant or large-scale testing operations, and will ultimately contribute to the training and transfer of knowledge/key learnings between operators at each location.

• Assembles and installs process and auxiliary equipment into assigned facilities. Frequently uses heavy equipment such as forklifts, telehandlers, and overhead hoists to support installation.
• Commissions, operates, and maintains mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Prepares, reviews and executes system and component level commissioning, operating and maintenance procedures.
• Performs acceptance testing following new equipment installation including hydrostatic, pneumatic, I/O checks, and electrical component calibrations checks.
• Supports day-to-day operations of the assigned facility including startup, monitor, and shutdown processes and auxiliary equipment.
• Performs chemistry sampling and analysis using standardized analytical instruments and procedures.
• Monitors equipment performance by interpreting and trending process parameters. Takes corrective action to place malfunctioning equipment in a safe state.
• Performs minor preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment to include filter replacements, equipment cleaning, and consumable replacements.
• Performs equipment troubleshooting as necessary.
• Perform Lockout-Tagout of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Reviews and executes hazardous operations per standardized operating procedures.
• Assists engineering staff to execute the R&D test program.
• Other duties as assigned

• Associate or Bachelors degree in an Engineering Technology 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 start and work on-site at the Albuquerque, NM site for approximately 2 years to develop in-depth understanding of company's large-scale hardware, equipment, and processes
• Ability and willingness to transition between Kairos Power sites in support of operations work and process development, including opportunity to potentially transition to support on-site operations at our future facility in Oakridge, TN
• Ability to understand and follow 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 full-face respirator and Tyvek suit
• 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
• Computer skills including spreadsheet use
• 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
• Always works in a safe and compliant manner
• 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

• 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 and machinery
• Repetitive assembly operations of manufacturing test fixtures and test setups in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams

• Shop floor 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
• Evaluated heights
• Accessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
• Manipulating, cleaning and disposal of hazardous materials
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
• Wearing proper PPE, to include full-face respirator, face shields, gloves, safety shoes, and non-permeable suit
• Handling of Beryllium (Be)

• Some travel may be required 5% or less

• Capable of obtaining forklift and boom lift certification

• Occasionally requires overtime
• Occasionally requires working weekends
• Occasionally requires schedule flexibility
• Occasionally requires working 2nd shift, beginning at 7:00pm local time
• Occasionally requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines