Process Design Engineer

Job Summary (Edit as appropriate)

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 (Edit as appropriate)

• 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 (Edit as appropriate)

• 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 (Delete bullet points that do not apply)

• 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 (Delete bullet points that do not apply)

• 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 (Delete bullet points that do not apply)

• 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 (Delete/update bullet point that do not apply)

• 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 (Delete bullet point or update with required certification for the role)

• Capable of obtaining forklift and boom lift certification 

Additional Requirements (Delete bullet points that do not apply and update frequency, if applicable) 

• 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)

To be completed by Recruiter:

The salary range for this position is $xx,xxx to $xx,xxx for employees working onsite at our Alameda, CA headquarters. The range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired in California. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, the market data for your work location, and a comparison to other employees already in the role.

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