Fuels Program Mechanical Technologist
About this role
Mechanical technologist supporting Kairos Power's advanced reactor fuel development program. You'll assemble, operate, and maintain specialized equipment for pebble fuel and annular fuels production in a fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor context. This is a hands-on manufacturing role in a fast-paced R&D environment requiring direct experience with industrial piping systems, heavy machinery, and radiological materials handling.
Responsibilities
- —Assemble mechanical components according to detailed instructions, blueprints, and P&IDs, ensuring proper fit, tolerance, and quality control
- —Install, maintain, and repair industrial piping systems including high-pressure lines, steam, gases, and process chemicals
- —Diagnose and resolve issues in industrial piping and facility plumbing systems (potable water, drainage, compressed air)
- —Execute manufacturing processes for the annular fuels program and assist in performing destructive and non-destructive testing on fuel assemblies; document results under QA procedures
- —Start up, run, and shut down heavy machinery and auxiliary equipment; troubleshoot malfunctions and develop corrective solutions
- —Work with hazardous chemicals and radiological materials within gloveboxes, fume hoods, and engineered containment enclosures
- —Perform lockout-tagout procedures on mechanical and electrical equipment
- —Operate mobile equipment including forklifts, loaders, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts
- —Identify equipment issues, provide corrective actions, and participate in root cause analysis
- —Assist engineering staff in developing critical operations programs, critical spares lists, and facility upgrades
- —Read, interpret design plans, P&IDs, and prepare layouts for component assembly
Qualifications
- —6+ years of experience in mechanical trades with required industrial pipefitting and facility plumbing experience
- —High school diploma or GED
- —Demonstrated ability to work from procedures, P&IDs, construction drawings, work permits, and technical manuals
- —Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
- —Thorough knowledge of mechanical parts (hydraulics, motors, welding, belt systems) and safe working practices
- —Strong mechanical aptitude and heavy manufacturing environment experience
- —Strong problem-solving and time management skills
- —Collaborative team skills with demonstrated commitment to safety
- —Forklift or aerial lift certification (or ability to obtain)
Desired
- —Associates degree in Mechatronics, Millwright, or completion of trade school/vocational certification program
- —Experience in maintenance, fabrication shops, manufacturing, or process plant work
- —Experience developing or contributing to work instructions and standard operating procedures
- —Capacity to learn and perform new duties on complex assignments
- —Ability to proactively collect, manage, and transfer knowledge
- —Ability to identify novel ways to create operational efficiencies
Location
On-site in manufacturing/lab environment. Role requires ability to work in confined spaces, at elevated heights, in high temperatures, and noisy conditions with radiological materials. Physical demands include moving objects up to 40 pounds, operating heavy equipment, and repetitive assembly work.
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Kairos Power →A developer of the fluoride salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (KP-FHR), building the Hermes demonstration reactor in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
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