Facility Operations Specialist

Oklo; Idaho Falls (ID); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Health insurance with employer contribution

401(k)

Wellness credits

Equity and bonuses

Job summary

Oklo in Idaho Falls is hiring a Facility Operations Specialist to support safe and reliable operations across various functions including maintenance and security. This role requires a high school diploma and physical ability to perform demanding tasks.

The position offers diverse responsibilities including logistical support, safety program assistance, and radiological protection duties. Benefits include flexible time off, health insurance, and equity options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or associate degree preferred.
• Ability to perform cross-functional duties across various operations.
• Forklift and/or material handling equipment experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support daily facility activities in accordance with approved procedures.
• Perform radiological protection functions including monitoring and documentation.
• Assist with logistics and facility readiness activities.

Skills

Ability to work onsite

Forklift experience

Project management

Ability to perform physically demanding tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or associate degree

Job description

Position Overview

Oklo Inc. is building scalable U.S. radioisotope production capabilities in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The Facility Operations Specialist is a cross‑functional, onsite role that supports safe and reliable operations across maintenance, radiological protection, security, and administrative functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide auxiliary operations support to daily facility activities in accordance with approved procedures.
• Support routine operation evolutions and activities, including maintenance coordination and implementation.
• Perform radiological protection support functions as trained, including surveys, access control, contamination monitoring, and documentation support.
• Execute designated security functions, including access control, monitoring, and compliance with site security requirements.
• Perform administrative and programmatic support duties, including recordkeeping, procedure support, work tracking, and coordination of onsite activities.
• Operate material handling and support equipment (e.g., forklifts, cranes, lifts, carts) in accordance with training and safety requirements.
• Support industrial safety programs, hazard controls, and housekeeping to maintain a safe work environment.
• Assist with logistics, material receipt, staging, storage, accountability, and facility readiness activities.
• Support facility upgrades such as equipment installation, HVAC setup, and oversight of third parties assisting with these activities.
• Respond to abnormal or emergent conditions in support roles as directed by operations leadership.
• Maintain required qualifications, training, and certifications for assigned functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training, associate degree, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Ability to work onsite and perform physically demanding tasks, including standing, lifting, and working in industrial environments.
• Ability to perform cross‑functional duties across operations, radiological protection, security, and administrative functions.
• Forklift and/or material handling equipment experience (or ability to qualify).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous radioisotope research and test facility experience.
• Diligent and organized individual with project management experience.

Benefits

Oklo offers flexible time off, equity, bonuses, competitive pay, 401(k), health insurance with employer contribution, HSA, FSA, flexible work hours, wellness credits, and other benefits. The position may involve travel to headquarters twice a quarter and may require onsite presence for the first two weeks of onboarding.

Compliance

This position may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Only applicants who meet the definition of a U.S. person under applicable laws may be eligible.