Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Use hand tools.
Identify opportunities for automation within the Pebble Development Laboratory, implement solutions and measure impact using defined cost-savings metrics.
Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintenance documentation to ensure consistent and safe operations.
Ensure compliance of all systems with applicable industry codes, safety regulations and site-specific standards..
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Lead and participate in system integration across mechanical, electrical, controls and software teams to deliver seamless, high-performing solutions.
Handling of radiological materials.
Leverage internal manufacturing team and management of external vendors to manufacture/procure mechanical and automated systems, applying defined equipment selection criteria and manufacturability analysis.
Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
Lead investigations into technical issues, perform root cause analyses, implement corrective actions, and support engineering changes and verification processes.
Manage project timelines, budgets and deliverables for assigned systems or subprojects.
Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs.
Generate and maintain design records, equipment specifications and test reports compliant with internal quality and regulatory standards.
Lead and participate in design and safety reviews to validate designs prior to fabrication or implementation.
Design, build and test prototype assemblies to demonstrate functionality and performance under prototypic conditions.
Monitor equipment performance, recommend and perform design modifications to enhance system reliability based on operational feedback.
Lead and participate in design, manufacture, installation, commissioning, and operation of First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) equipment supporting KP Annular Fuel Production Systems.
Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others.
Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 10 pounds in all directions.
Requirements
plc
cad
solidworks
b.s. degree
6+ years
problem solving
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts and the like.
Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues.
Mechatronics or electromechanical experience beneficial.
Experience working with hazardous processes and chemicals, including the implementation of appropriate safety controls.
High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced.
Hands-on experience with process automation systems (e.g., PLCs, DCS or SCADA systems) is desirable.
Ability to work with highly collaborative teams.
Proficient with engineering software programs including CAD, SolidWorks and modeling software.
Ability to train and mentor team members, fostering technical growth and collaboration.
Familiar with process documentation, including PFDs and P&IDs and how they inform industrial system operations and integration.
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.
Requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines (occasionally).
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, able to manage multiple priorities in dynamic environments while maintaining attention to detail.
6+ years performing duties as a process or mechanical engineering role in a chemical, pharmaceutical, industrial, or manufacturing setting.
Experience in commissioning new vendor supplied equipment, as well as being able to commission in-house designed equipment.
Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge.
Team player with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation and interpersonal skills.
Odors or fumes from chemicals or chemical reactions.
Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes, etc.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document plans and effectively convey information across engineering, operations and leadership teams.
Ability to identify opportunities for improvement of existing equipment.
Ability to be proactive and adaptable.
B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar discipline.
Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
Experience in generating Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Heat & Material Balances (H&MBs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), equipment lists, and utility consumption lists.
Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
Benefits
Paid Vacation
401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)
Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
Competitive compensation packages
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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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.
Culture + Values
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.
Environment + Sustainability
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.
Inclusion & Diversity
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.