Associate Technologist

Kairos PowerAlbuquerque, NM

Credentials that matter

Skills and tools

  • 10 CFR

Required qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Ability and willingness to work with hazardous materials in personal protective equipment (PPE) including full-face respirator and Tyvek suit
  • Ability to drive and perform local work-related errands as directed by supervisor
  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology or related technical field is preferred
  • Experience as an industrial operator or technologist in aviation, heavy machinery, electronics, chemicals, power plant, military, or similar backgrounds is highly desirable
  • Experience or familiarity with Instrumentation and Controls systems is preferred
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to read equipment gauges and displays, take basic measurements, and compare readings with specified limits and units

About this role

Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated associate technologist to support our process equipment operations. In this role, you will support and 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.

Responsibilities

  • Assembles and installs process and auxiliary equipment into assigned facilities.
  • Frequently uses heavy equipment such as forklifts, telehandlers, and overhead hoists to support installation.
  • Assists with commissioning and performs assigned operation and maintenance tasks on mechanical and electrical equipment.
  • Assists with 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 tracking process parameters against established operating limits and identifying deviations; report abnormal conditions promptly and take prescribed actions within training and authorization 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 basic equipment troubleshooting as necessary using established instructions and escalate unresolved or unfamiliar issues to the supervisor or experienced technical staff.
  • Perform Lockout-Tagout of mechanical and electrical equipment in accordance with established procedures, training, and authorization.
  • Under close supervision, reviews standardized operating procedures and performs assigned hazardous operations.

Pay, eligibility, and equal opportunity

Kairos Power is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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