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Senior Process Design Engineer (Alameda)

Senior Process Design Engineer (Alameda)

Kairos PowerAlameda, CA, United States
19 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Process Design Engineer

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.

Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Engineer with expertise in the development and application of non destructive testing methods. In this role, you will help set the vision for Advanced Reactor inspection requirements and develop company-wide NDT solutions. This Engineer will act as a key interface between design, construction, procurement, and other partners to support the timely and cost effective delivery of major engineering programs and test systems. Additionally, you will mentor junior engineers to grow company expertise in non destructive testing.

Responsibilities :

  • Develop innovative NDT solutions for the full range of Kairos Power business applications
  • Collaborate with Engineering Teams to optimize inspection and online monitoring of reactor systems
  • Interface with Fabrication Teams, Vendors, and other Partners to ensure appropriate inspection of components and reactor systems
  • Lead NDT aspects of Reliability and Integrity Management (RIM) Programs for the Hermes Reactor, building off of the Engineering Test Unit (ETU) experience
  • Mentor other engineers to develop Company-wide NDT vision and expertise
  • Publish engineering reports documenting design details or qualification test results
  • Maintain knowledge of and assess compliance with applicable codes and standards
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

  • B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or equivalent
  • Expertise in several NDT methods (e.g. ultrasonic testing included phased-array methods, radiography including computed tomography, eddy current methods, potential drop methods, etc.)
  • 10 years or greater of experience developing and applying NDT methods in industrial applications
  • Proficiency in computer methods for data acquisition, control, and analysis
  • Proven team player with excellent verbal, written communication / presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with power generation components including welded construction
  • Strong background nuclear materials including stainless steels and graphite
  • Expertise with material degradation modes including corrosion, stress corrosion, irradiation damage, and common welding defects
  • Familiarity with applicable codes and standards, particularly the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code on Rules for In Service Inspection (Section XI), High Temperature Reactors (Section II, Div. 5), and Weld Qualification (Section IX).
  • Broad experience across power plant engineering topics
  • Experience as a technical mentor
  • Functional Competencies :

  • Ability to work with highly collaborative team
  • Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
  • Prioritizes and ensures safety of one self and others
  • Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge
  • Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues
  • Physical Conditions :

  • Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts and the like
  • Setting up and transferring temporary structures (e.g. scaffolding, ladders)
  • Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
  • Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
  • Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
  • Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to (10, 20, 25, 30, 40 or 50) pounds in all directions
  • Communicating with others to exchange information
  • Operating motor vehicles, heavy equipment or machinery
  • Use hand tools
  • Repetitive assembly operations of manufacturing test fixtures and test setups in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams
  • Environmental Conditions :

  • General office environment
  • Low temperatures
  • High temperatures
  • Outdoor environment or elements such as precipitation and wind
  • Noisy environments
  • Small and / or enclosed spaces
  • Odors or fumes from chemicals or chemical reactions
  • Elevated heights
  • Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
  • High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced
  • Safety and PPE :

  • Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
  • Manipulating, cleaning and disposal of hazardous materials
  • Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
  • Color identification : detecting, distinguishing, recognizing and identifying colors
  • Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes
  • Handling of Beryllium (Be)
  • Handling of radiological materials
  • Travel :

  • Some travel may be required (list frequency i.e. 5%, 10%, 20%, 25%, etc.)
  • Must have reliable transportation to transition between Alameda, CA headquarters and Jack London Square Manufacturing location in Oakland, CA in alignment with projects and assignments
  • Certification :

  • Capable of obtaining forklift and boom lift certification
  • Additional Requirements :

  • Requires overtime (seldom, occasionally, frequently, regularly)
  • Requires working weekends (seldom, occasionally, frequently, regularly)
  • Requires schedule flexibility (seldom, occasionally, frequently, regularly)
  • Requires non-standard work-week hours (seldom, occasionally, frequently, regularly)
  • Requires working 2nd shift, beginning at 3 : 00pm local time (seldom, occasionally, frequently, regularly)
  • Requires working 3rd shift, beginning at 11 : 00pm local time (seldom, occasionally, frequently, regularly)
  • Requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines (seldom, occasionally, frequently, regularly)
  • About our Benefits :

    We know that we have some of the most talented and dedicated employees, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, full-time employees (excludes interns) expect to have access to the benefits below :

  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)
  • Kairos Power is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities where we do business. 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. We actively welcome people of different experiences, abilities, and perspectives.

    Kairos Power participates in E-Verify.

    Candidates only, no recruiters or agencies please.

    Note : You are applying for a position that is located in a facility that handles information that is subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810. To work in this facility, you need to be authorized by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information. Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the Department of Energy's general authorization list (link below) are not permitted to work in our facility unless the Department of Energy issues an export control license to the company to permit that individual to have access to Part 810-controlled information. The following questions are intended to determine the

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