Oklo Inc · 5 days ago
Reactor Operator
Austin, Texas area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $180K/yr
3+ years expOklo is developing fast fission power plants and is seeking Reactor Operators to join their team. The role involves the safe and precise manipulation of facility controls, hands-on operation and maintenance of reactor and facility systems, and continuous monitoring to ensure safe performance during commissioning and operational activities.
Clean EnergyEnergyManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Operate, or direct the operation of, reactor and facility systems in accordance with approved procedures, technical specifications, and safety standards
Perform hands-on manipulation of facility controls, including reactor control actions, equipment operation, and system adjustments
Monitor reactor parameters, facility instrumentation, and control panels to ensure safe, stable, and compliant operation during commissioning, startup, testing, and steady-state operations
Conduct routine equipment checks, operational tests, surveillances, and field walkdowns to verify system readiness and identify abnormal conditions
Maintain accurate logs, operational records, and shift documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements
Respond to alarms, transient conditions, and abnormal events by executing required immediate actions and applicable emergency or abnormal operating procedures
Perform hands-on maintenance activities, including basic mechanical or electrical tasks within qualification boundaries, and support maintenance teams during troubleshooting and repairs
Support commissioning and initial startup testing by performing operational evolutions, assisting with procedure validation, and verifying system performance
Ensure strict adherence to conduct-of-operations principles, radiation protection practices, contamination control measures, and industrial safety requirements
Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations personnel to resolve equipment issues and support corrective actions
Participate in training, drills, and qualification programs to maintain operational proficiency and support continuous improvement within the operations team
Qualification
Required
Must have a High School Diploma or successfully passed the General Education Development (GED) test
For SROs candidates: 3 years of nuclear operations experience is required. On a case-by-case basis, formal education (i.e., baccalaureate degree or higher) may be used to substitute part of the experience requirements. Experience acquired at nuclear power, test and research reactors count towards nuclear experience
Preferred
Strong preference for candidates to hold, or have previously held, an SRO/RO NRC License or DOE certification for similar reactor facility
Individuals qualified U.S. Navy Nuclear Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW)/Propulsion Plant Watch Officer (PPWO) will also be considered
Benefits
Flexible time off
Equity
Competitive pay
401k
Health insurance
FSA
Flexible work hours
Other benefits
Company
Oklo Inc
Oklo's mission is to provide clean, reliable, affordable energy through the deployment of next-generation fast fission technology and recycling nuclear waste.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$440.6M2025-06-12Post Ipo Equity· $440.6M
2024-05-09IPO
2021-11-15Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Jacob DeWitte
CEO and Co-Founder
Craig Bealmear
Chief Financial Officer
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