Kairos Power · 13 hours ago
TDL Fuels IC&E Engineer
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expKairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company focused on enabling the transition to clean energy. They are seeking an Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical (IC&E) Engineer to support the fuels program by developing and implementing control systems for chemical processes, collaborating with various teams to optimize process equipment and automation systems.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringNuclearOil and Gas
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform IC&E engineering functions, including development and implementation of process automation control
Develop equipment and instrumentation specifications to enable process control for tanks, vessels, valves, lines, and pumps based on process and operational needs
Prepare and maintain equipment and instrumentation lists and data sheets
Work with the CAD design team and responsible engineers to include cabling, instrumentation, and electrical/interface requirements on skid designs supporting process automation
Interface with vendors and suppliers for procurement of equipment and instruments
Work with the lead Responsible Engineer to develop the equipment commissioning plan, procedures, and test documentation
Coordinate with facility operations to implement, optimize, and sustain TRISO fuel fabrication processes and associated control systems
Provide technical oversight of fuel fabrication processes and incorporate best practices for continuous improvement by applying best practices to improve safety, yield, reliability, maintainability, and operational efficiency
Support process hazard analyses (e.g., HAZOPs, What-If analyses) and participate in design and operational safety reviews
Support troubleshooting of process upsets, equipment failures, and quality deviations during fabrication, commissioning, and operations
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or similar discipline
5+ years performing duties as an IC&E engineer in a chemical, pharmaceutical, industrial, or manufacturing setting
Experience in using PFDs, P&IDs, equipment lists, and utility consumption lists
Experience working with hazardous processes and chemicals and implementing appropriate safety controls
Experience in commissioning new vendor supplied equipment, as well as being able to commission in-house designed equipment
Capability in using Cause-and-Effect (C&E) diagrams, to inform controls sequencing
Proficient in programing and coding for process automation
Ability to interpret CAD drawings to support IC&E design needs
Proven team player with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation and interpersonal skills
Ability to work with highly collaborative teams
Being able to identify opportunities for improvement of existing equipment
The ability to verify process designs against mechanical designs, in keeping with operational and maintenance interfaces to ensure that systems and facility are optimal from an installation, integration, operational and maintenance perspective
Familiar with process documentation, including PFDs and P&IDs, and how they inform industrial system operations and integration
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, able to manage multiple priorities in dynamic environments while maintaining attention to detail
Ability to clearly document plans and effectively convey information across engineering, operations, and leadership teams
Ability to be proactive and adaptable
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
Benefits
Competitive compensation packages
Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
Paid Vacation
401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)
Company
Kairos Power
Kairos Power is an ancient Greek word that relates the importance of timeliness and a call to action.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
New Mexico Economic Development DepartmentBloombergNEF
2022-06-03Grant· $0.02M
2022-04-14Grant
Leadership Team
Mike Laufer
CEO
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