Kairos Power · 1 day ago
Senior Control Room Operator
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expKairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy. They are seeking a Senior Control Room Operator to support the commissioning and operation of the Engineering Test Unit in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and later transition to operations of the Hermes reactor in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
EnergySustainabilityEnvironmental EngineeringNuclearOil and Gas
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain comprehensive operating procedures, control room manuals, and emergency response protocols
Review and update technical documentation to reflect changes in plant design, control strategies, and operational practices
Ensure all procedures meet regulatory, safety, and operational standards and are accessible and understandable for all operations personnel
Participate actively in pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, including system walk-downs, loop checks, function testing, and validation of control systems
Coordinate with engineering, construction, and vendor teams to ensure proper integration and functionality of control systems
Follows policies, principles, procedures, standards, and practices to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant areas
Operates and field checks process equipment. Monitors process conditions, key performance metrics, equipment and control systems and makes appropriate decisions to maintain and/or achieve desired rates and conditions aligned with Kairos’s goals
Performs scheduled operational and related tasks and tasks that arise because of resolving unplanned events
Works with shift team members and other shift teams to leverage skills and knowledge to balance workload ensuring assigned tasks are completed by due dates
Conducts effective shift relief, as defined in facility specific operating discipline and tools, to ensure effective communication and handoff to arriving shift team
Maintains qualification in assigned areas, per Kairos’s policy, and completes training goals in a timely manner. This includes using discretionary time to address skills and knowledge gaps
Mentors and trains new and existing operations personnel on process operation, troubleshooting and the use of operating discipline in alignment to Kairos’s training process
Performs Immediate Response activities, as assigned
Initiates and documents preliminary investigations according to plant specific process/criteria and participates in formal and informal Root Cause Investigations for events involved in or by request
Tracks and utilizes the plant's key performance Indicators on shift that are applicable to the Operating the Plant role to optimize operations and identify improvement opportunities. Uses process knowledge and skills to make improvements in plant performance and operating discipline. Proactively identifies improvements and opportunities utilizing the facility improvement processes, appropriate management of change processes and communication tools
Performs minor Maintenance, including minor repairs and preventative maintenance, utilizing appropriate policies, procedures, processes, and disciplines
Commissions, and operate mechanical and electrical equipment
Prepares, reviews, and executes system and component level commissioning, and operating 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
Performs equipment troubleshooting as necessary
Perform Lockout/Tagout of mechanical and electrical equipment
Reviews and executes hazardous operations per standardized operating procedures
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate degree in an Nuclear Technology or related program or equivalent or 5+ years of experience as a plant operator or technician (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, power plant, military, or similar backgrounds are highly desired)
Ability to understand, follow and create 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 SCBA, 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
Knowledge of nuclear facility operations, including reactor and non-reactor nuclear systems, balance-of-plant systems, and supporting auxiliary systems
Knowledge of control room operations, conduct of operations principles, and human performance tools used in high-reliability organizations
Knowledge of commissioning, startup, and testing activities for first-of-a-kind or prototype nuclear and industrial facilities
Knowledge of nuclear safety fundamentals, including defense-in-depth, conservative decision-making, and safety culture principles
Knowledge of operating procedures, abnormal operating procedures, emergency operating procedures, and alarm response methodologies
Knowledge of plant instrumentation and control systems, including control logic, alarms, interlocks, and automated protection features
Knowledge of system interactions and plant response to normal, abnormal, and off-normal operating conditions
Knowledge of applicable regulatory frameworks, including NRC regulations, DOE standards, and/or industrial nuclear safety requirements, as applicable
Knowledge of technical specifications, limiting conditions for operation, and operational boundaries
Knowledge of configuration management, lockout/tagout, work control, and clearance processes
Knowledge of commissioning documentation, test procedures, and operational readiness requirements
Knowledge of radiological fundamentals, industrial safety principles, and hazard controls relevant to nuclear and test facilities
Knowledge of training, qualification, and requalification processes for nuclear operators, including licensed operator training concepts
Knowledge of effective shift turnover, logging, and communication practices to ensure continuity of operations
Knowledge of emergency response organization roles, event classification, and operator responsibilities during facility events
Skilled in operating nuclear and industrial facility systems from a control room environment in accordance with approved procedures and conduct-of-operations standards
Skilled in executing commissioning, startup, and testing evolutions, including adherence to test procedures, hold points, and data verification requirements
Skilled in monitoring plant parameters, recognizing adverse trends, and taking timely, conservative actions to maintain safe operating conditions
Skilled in responding to abnormal and off-normal conditions using abnormal operating procedures, alarm response procedures, and conservative decision-making practices
Skilled in clear, concise, and effective verbal and written communication, including command-and-control communications during operational events
Skilled in shift turnover practices, including maintaining accurate logs, briefing on plant status, and communicating operational risk
Skilled in mentoring and directing control room operators and field personnel during operations and testing activities
Skilled in coordinating with engineering, maintenance, radiation protection, and safety personnel to resolve operational issues
Skilled in use of plant instrumentation, control systems, and computerized monitoring tools for data acquisition and analysis
Skilled in procedure use and adherence, including place-keeping, peer checking, and independent verification
Skilled in participating in procedure development, review, validation, and continuous improvement
Skilled in applying human performance tools such as pre-job briefs, three-way communication, and self-checking
Skilled in supporting operational readiness activities, drills, and training scenarios
Ability to maintain situational awareness in complex, fast-paced, and high-consequence operational environments
Ability to make timely, conservative decisions under pressure, including during abnormal or emergency conditions
Ability to lead control room activities and coordinate multiple work groups to achieve safe and efficient outcomes
Ability to adapt to evolving systems, procedures, and operational requirements typical of first-of-a-kind facilities
Ability to quickly analyze plant conditions, diagnose problems, and determine appropriate corrective actions
Ability to proactively identify operational risks and raise concerns consistent with a strong nuclear safety culture
Ability to learn and retain detailed technical information required for licensing, qualification, and requalification
Ability to work effectively within highly collaborative, multidisciplinary teams
Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences
Ability to manage workload and priorities across shift-based operations and changing schedules
Ability to transfer operational knowledge and lessons learned to peers, trainees, and future operators
Ability to maintain professional composure, attention to detail, and operational discipline during extended or demanding work periods
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts and JLG
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, 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
Some travel may be required (5% travel)
Capable of obtaining forklift and boom lift certification
Regularly requires overtime
Regularly requires working weekends
Regularly requires schedule flexibility
Regularly requires non-standard work-week hours
Regularly requires night shift, beginning at 6:00pm local time
Regularly requires extended hours
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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