Facility Operations Specialist

Oklo·Idaho Falls, ID·Posted July 2026

Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Oklo Isotopes seeks a Facility Operations Specialist to support daily operations at its Idaho Radioisotopes Laboratory in Idaho Falls. This onsite, cross-functional role provides essential support across operations, maintenance, radiological protection, security, and administrative functions for U.S. radioisotope production.

Responsibilities

—Provide auxiliary operations support to daily facility activities in accordance with approved procedures
—Support routine operation evolutions, maintenance coordination, and implementation
—Perform radiological protection support functions including radiological surveys, access control, contamination monitoring, and radiation protection documentation
—Execute designated security functions including access control, monitoring, and compliance with site security requirements
—Perform administrative and programmatic support duties including recordkeeping, procedure use support, work tracking, and coordination of onsite activities
—Operate material handling and support equipment (forklifts, cranes, lifts, carts) in accordance with training and safety requirements
—Support industrial safety programs, hazard controls, and housekeeping to maintain a safe work environment
—Assist with logistics, material receipt, staging, storage, accountability, and facility readiness activities
—Support facility upgrades including equipment installation, setup, and oversight of third-party contractors for confinement and HVAC work
—Respond to abnormal or emergent conditions in support roles as directed by operations leadership
—Maintain qualifications, training, and certifications required to support assigned functions

Qualifications

—High school diploma or equivalent
—Ability to work onsite and perform physically demanding tasks including standing, lifting, and working in industrial environments
—Ability to perform cross-functional duties across operations, radiological protection, security, and administrative functions
—Forklift and/or material handling equipment experience or ability to qualify

Desired

—Technical training, associate degree, or equivalent experience
—Previous radioisotope research and test facility experience
—Project management experience with diligent and organized work style
—Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical content
—Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced, iterative startup environment
—Self-motivated with enthusiasm and ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented culture