Associate Technologist

Kairospower; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kairos Power is seeking an associate technologist to support process equipment operations, assembly, maintenance and operation of hardware, power supplies, heater controllers, and instrumentation. The role emphasizes hands-on work, organization, and attention to detail.

You will work under supervision to assist with R&D test programs and ensure safe, efficient equipment performance in a facility setting. Ideal candidates have technical education and a proactive problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; related technical degree preferred.
• Ability to work with PPE including full-face respirator and Tyvek suit.
• Experience in industrial operations or technologist roles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install process and auxiliary equipment using heavy machinery as needed.
• Support commissioning and perform maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Assist with acceptance testing and calibration checks after installation.
• Support daily facility operations including startup, monitoring, and shutdown.
• MonitorProcess parameters and report deviations; take safe actions as trained.
• Perform basic preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment.
• Review procedures under supervision and assist with R&D test programs.

Skills

Reading gauges and displays

Following technical procedures

Cross-training willingness

Hand tools familiarity

Mechanical inclination

Computer skills

Effective communication

Reading P&IDs & drawings

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or related field (preferred)

Job 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

Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated associate technologist to support our process equipment operations. In this role, you will support and 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. Frequently uses heavy equipment such as forklifts, telehandlers, and overhead hoists to support installation.
• Installs pipe and vessel insulation.
• Assists with commissioning and performs assigned operation and maintenance tasks on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Assists with 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 tracking process parameters against established operating limits and identifying deviations; report abnormal conditions promptly and take prescribed actions within training and authorization 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 basic equipment troubleshooting as necessary using established instructions and escalates unresolved or unfamiliar issues to the supervisor or experienced technical staff.
• Perform Lockout‑Tagout of mechanical and electrical equipment in accordance with established procedures, training, and authorization.
• Under close supervision, reviews standardized operating procedures and performs assigned hazardous operations.
• Assists engineering staff in executing the R&D test program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Ability and willingness to work with hazardous materials in personal protective equipment (PPE) including full‑face respirator and Tyvek suit
• Ability to drive and perform local work‑related errands as directed by supervisor
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or related technical field is preferred
• Experience as an industrial operator or technologist in aviation, heavy machinery, electronics, chemicals, power plant, military, or similar backgrounds is highly desirable
• Experience or familiarity with Instrumentation and Controls systems is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read equipment gauges and displays, take basic measurements, and compare readings with specified limits and units
• Ability to understand and follow technical procedures
• Ability and interest in being cross trained and learning different processes to perform other jobs as needed
• Familiarity with basic hand tools
• Mechanically inclined with an ability to operate plant equipment
• Computer skills including spreadsheet use
• Ability to communicate with others effectively
• Ability to read basic piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and mechanical/electrical drawings
• Ability to work with highly collaborative team
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Ability to follow established safety procedures and recognize and report unsafe conditions
• 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

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