Fuels Program Operator
Kairos Power
Operate and maintain fuel equipment, ensuring safety, quality, and pebble fuel production.
18 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Entry-level
Full Time
Albuquerque, NM
Onsite
Company Size
419 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Nuclear
Clean Energy
Advanced Reactor Technology
Engineering
Role
What you would be doing
equipment calibration
process optimization
kpi tracking
quality inspection
documentation reporting
safety compliance
- Actively participate in EHS programs, including hazard identification, reporting, and corrective actions.
- Accessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
- Support continuous improvement of quality control procedures and production workflows.
- Ensure testing and inspection equipment is calibrated and functioning correctly.
- Communicating with others to exchange information
- Prioritizes and ensures safety of one self and others.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, and facilities teams to evaluate and improve workflows, resource utilization, production layouts, and integrated operations.
- Perform basic troubleshooting and routine maintenance on production equipment to minimize downtime and ensure reliability.
- Identify areas for process optimization and assist in implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement strategies.
- Assist with tracking and managing raw materials, consumables, and tools to support uninterrupted operations.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by following established housekeeping standards and promptly addressing hazards or inefficiencies in the workspace.
- Occasionally requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines
- Assist in executing the manufacturing process for pebble fuel, TRISO particles, and related support operations.
- Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
- Inspect materials, in-process components, and finished products to verify compliance with quality and safety standards; identify and report non-conformities to leadership.
- Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
- Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 40 pounds in all directions
- Operate and maintain fuel manufacturing equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures and safety requirements.
- Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to support decision-making and process evaluation.
- Monitor process conditions and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Provide training and operational guidance to team members on best practices and new technologies; contribute to a positive team culture focused on learning, safety, and performance.
- Document and report test data, inspection results, and production data to ensure traceability; contribute to drafting quality reports.
- Develop and maintain accurate documentation, including work instructions, process improvements, and engineering standards.
- Use hand tools
- Manipulating, cleaning and disposal of hazardous materials
- Handling of radiological materials
- Operating motor vehicles, heavy equipment, or machinery
- Repetitive assembly operations of manufacturing test fixtures and test setups in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams
What you bring
lean manufacturing
six sigma
plc
hmi
scada
associate degree
- Ability to work with highly collaborative team.
- Occasionally requires non-standard work-week hours
- Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
- High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and follow instructions carefully.
- Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge.
- Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
- Basic knowledge of production machinery operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with quality control processes and safety regulations in manufacturing.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents such as blueprints and manuals.
- Experience developing or implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, or job aids is a plus.
- Demonstrates capacity and willingness to learn and perform new duties or more complex assignments
- Minimum of 1+ years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
- Basic computer skills for data logging to input and track production data.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Quality Sciences, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and solve production problems early.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in engineering technology, industrial operations, or a related technical field preferred.
- Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues.
- Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, respirators, gloves, safety shoes, etc.
- Familiarity with automated manufacturing or control systems (e.g., PLCs, HMIs, SCADA).
- Experience in a ISO Certified Organization that uses process control and prior step verification is a plus.
- Paid Vacation
- 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)
- High temperatures
- Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
- Occasionally requires working weekends
- Competitive compensation packages
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Company
Overview
500 MW Power Purchase Deal
Landmark Agreement with Google
Signed a major power-purchase agreement with Google to deliver scalable energy from small modular reactors by the early 2030s.
2024 Milestone
First-of-Its-Kind Permit
Received the first NRC permit in decades for a non-water-cooled nuclear system, marking a historic breakthrough.
- Revolutionizing nuclear energy with molten-salt reactors since 2016.
- Headquartered in Alameda, CA, with R&D hubs from Tennessee to New Mexico, integrating research and manufacturing.
- Pioneers in fluoride salt-cooled high-temperature reactors (KP-FHR), using TRISO fuel for enhanced safety in low-pressure operations.
- Planning factories for salt coolant and TRISO fuel, expanding testbeds in New Mexico to advance their vertically integrated strategy.
- Aiming to supply both commercial and research campuses, driving a new era of nuclear deployment.
- Modular approach targets cost-predictable, factory-built reactors to support AI centers, strengthen power grids, and decarbonize energy.
- Safety is our highest priority.
- We value curiosity and encourage continuous learning.
- We are a team of dedicated and motivated individuals working towards a shared mission.
- We foster an environment of accountability and transparency.
- We emphasize innovation and creative problem-solving.
2040
Net-Zero Target Year
Committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions through innovative nuclear power solutions.
- Create clean, reliable, and affordable nuclear power to address the climate crisis.
- Make nuclear energy a viable solution for decarbonizing electricity generation.
- Reduce waste and improve safety and efficiency with advanced reactor designs.
- Commit to reducing environmental impact through cutting-edge technology.
- People of all backgrounds can thrive and contribute in this inclusive environment.
- Various perspectives are valued and encouraged to ensure diverse participation.
- Gender representation data is not currently publicly available.
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