Skillbridge Program: Mechanical Technologist

Company Overview
Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal to dramatically improve people’s quality of life while protecting the environment. This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables.
Job Summary
As a Skillbridge Partner, Kairos Power has Skillbridge training program opportunities available for service members interested in a career as a Mechanical Technologist. We are seeking highly motivated individuals to participate in on-the-job training that will enable them to support process equipment operations. In this Skillbridge program opportunity, you will learn skills on the job in order to contribute to the development and deployment of the company’s engineering testing capabilities including assembly, maintenance and operation of hardware, power supplies, heater controllers, controls and instrumentation, and general equipment. The ideal candidate takes pride in his/her hands-on work, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
Assembles and installs process and auxiliary equipment into assigned facilities, using heavy equipment such as forklifts, telehandlers, and overhead hoists to support installation.
Commissions, operates, and maintains mechanical and electrical equipment.
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.
Monitors equipment performance by interpreting and trending process parameters. Takes corrective action to place malfunctioning equipment in a safe state.
Performs minor preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment to include filter replacements, equipment cleaning, and consumable replacements.
Performs equipment troubleshooting as necessary.
Perform Lockout-Tagout of mechanical and electrical equipment.
Assists engineering staff to execute the R&D test program.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
No prior experience required; experience working in mechanical or industrial environments preferred
Must be actively part of Skillbridge via the U.S. DoW
Experience using hand tools and power tools for mechanical applications is a plus
Experience with Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) systems is a plus
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities