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

Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Process Engineer with expertise in process engineering to support design, development, and operability of Kairos Power's first chemical production facility. The Engineer will serve as the main point of contact for all OSBL (Outside Battery Limit) related needs for the plant. You will provide overall process engineering expertise to guide the development of the front end design process and engineering design specification and ensure implementation during detail design relative to requirements and to monitor and appraise contractor performance during design, construction and commissioning services that may affect process engineering. Post design and construction phase, the role will focus on various on-site support for plant commissioning and operation capability.

Responsibilities

Serve as the main point of contact with expertise as the Outside Battery Limit (OSBL) process engineer
Develop OSBL design requirements in conjunction with external design firm including site utility base upon utilities consumption, determine storage requirements, determine general arrangements (GA) and site layout, and determine material handling, tank farms requirements
Work with design firm to ensure requirements are implemented in design
Interface with internal stakeholders to integrate OSBL tie-ins with existing site
Team with internal manufacturing and design teams to determine make v. buy decisions on tankage
Team with procurement to source equipment along with supporting equipment inspections
Participate in process hazard analysis (PHAs) and operability reviews
Coordination on commissioning and operating plan for equipment, including reviewing and supporting SOP generation
Ensuring design files and records are properly inventoried and maintained
Other work as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field
Eligible for P.E. Eng status or possess PE license in any state is desired
7+ years of experience with generating utility lists, foundation designs, tankage, pipe racking, and site storage
Experience working with engineering firms and SMEs to ensure design completeness
Experience in selecting, sizing, and working with process tankage
Experienced in reviewing vendor proposals, drawings, and documents for mechanical-related completeness
Proven track record with site upgrades with examples of pragmatic and creative cost, schedule saving measures
Skilled in finding, inspecting, and selecting process equipment
Experience in generating Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), utility consumption lists, mass and heat balance diagrams
Experience in general arrangement and mechanical packaging
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communications skills and the ability to articulate process issues and recommendations on a study report
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, and articulated boom lifts
Setting up and transferring temporary structures (e.g. scaffolding, ladders)
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 30 pounds in all directions
Communicating with others to exchange information
Operating motor vehicles, heavy equipment or machinery
Use hand tools

Environmental Conditions

General office environment
Low temperatures
High temperatures
Outdoor environment or elements such as precipitation and wind
Noisy environments
Odors or fumes from chemicals or chemical reactions
Evaluated heights
Accessing 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
Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes
Handling of Beryllium (Be)

Travel

Some travel may be required (25%)

Certification

Capable of obtaining forklift and boom lift certification

Additional Requirements

Requires occasional overtime
Requires occasional working weekends
Requires occasional schedule flexibility
Requires occasional extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines

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 licensing requirements that may apply. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/10/appendix-A_to_part_810