Skillbridge Program: Mechanical Technologist
Kairos Power
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Description
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
As a Skillbridge Partner, Kairos Power has Skillbridge training program opportunities available for service members interested in a career as a Mechanical Technologist. We are seeking highly motivated individuals to participate in on-the-job training that will enable them to support process equipment operations. In this Skillbridge program opportunity, you will learn skills on the job in order to 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. The ideal candidate takes pride in his/her hands-on work, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Assembles and installs process and auxiliary equipment into assigned facilities, using heavy equipment such as forklifts, telehandlers, and overhead hoists to support installation.
- Commissions, operates, and maintains mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Performs 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 interpreting and trending process parameters. Takes corrective action 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 equipment troubleshooting as necessary.
- Perform Lockout-Tagout of mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Assists engineering staff to execute the R&D test program.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- No prior experience required; experience working in mechanical or industrial environments preferred
- Must be actively part of Skillbridge via the U.S. DoW
- Experience using hand tools and power tools for mechanical applications is a plus
- Experience with Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) systems is a plus
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to understand and follow technical procedures
- Ability and interest in being cross trained and learning different processes to perform other jobs as needed
- Ability to use required personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Ability to understand mechanical concepts and learn to operate applicable or plant equipment
- Ability to work with highly collaborative team
- Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
- Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself 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
- Ability to read P&ID and mechanical/electrical drawings preferred
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 50 pounds in all directions
- Communicating with others to exchange information
- Operating motor vehicles, heavy equipment and machinery
- Repetitive assembly operations of manufacturing test fixtures and test setups in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams
Environmental Conditions
- Shop floor 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
- Evaluated 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 respiratory protection, face protection, gloves, protective clothing, safety footwear, and other PPE as required
Travel
- No travel required
Certification
- Capable of obtaining forklift, scissor lift, and boom lift certification
Additional Requirements
- Regular day shift Monday through Friday
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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
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
About this role
Kairos Power, a nuclear energy technology company developing advanced reactor systems, is offering a Skillbridge training program for service members transitioning to civilian careers. This temporary, in-office position in Albuquerque provides hands-on instruction in mechanical technologist work, with no prior experience required—though background in mechanical or industrial environments is preferred. You'll learn by doing: assembling and installing equipment, commissioning and maintaining mechanical and electrical systems, performing acceptance testing, troubleshooting, and supporting day-to-day facility operations.
The work is physically demanding and takes place in a shop floor environment with exposure to various conditions including temperature extremes, heights, confined spaces, and hazardous materials. You'll operate heavy equipment like forklifts and hoists, work with hand and power tools, read technical drawings, and collaborate closely with engineering teams on research and development testing. The role requires strong attention to detail, safety awareness, problem-solving ability, and willingness to learn multiple processes and systems—particularly instrumentation and controls if you have that background.
This is a Monday-through-Friday day shift position suited to someone who takes pride in hands-on technical work and is ready to build practical skills in a fast-paced, high-concentration environment. The Skillbridge program is exclusive to eligible service members, and the company offers full-time employees competitive compensation, health benefits, paid time off, and retirement savings options.
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