TRISO Pilot Plant Process Technician - High-Impact Equity

Blackwing; Utah; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Equity ownership

Comprehensive medical benefits

Free daily meals onsite

PPE stipend

High-impact startup environment

Rapid career growth

Job summary

Valar Atomics is seeking a Process Technician to join our TRISO manufacturing pilot line in Utah. You will own and optimize the system, install and troubleshoot equipment, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, efficient pilot-scale uranium processing.

We value hands-on professionals with a strong background in materials, high-temperature processing, and mechanical systems. This is a full-time role based in Orangeville, Utah, with relocation to Emery County as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in roles with mechanical or chemical processing.
• Strong interest in materials and manufacturing processes for high-temperature systems.
• Analytical mindset supporting root-cause investigations.
• Experience in production/industrial environments.
• Excellent communication, technical documentation, and leadership capabilities.
• Willingness to relocate to Emery County, Utah.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor pilot-scale TRISO processing equipment, following procedures and safety standards.
• Collect in-process and finished product samples; perform analyses and report deviations.
• Support root-cause investigations and communicate findings to maintenance and operations teams.
• Maintain shift logs and ensure accurate handovers between shifts.
• Conduct environmental monitoring and promptly report deviations or releases.
• Contribute to yield improvements and cross-functional collaboration across lines.

Skills

Material science interest

Manufacturing processes

Mechanical systems

Analytical mindset

Production/industrial experience

Communication & documentation

Willingness to relocate

Tools

Ceramic processing

SolGel casting

High temperature production

Job description

Valar Atomics is seeking a Process Technician to join our TRISO manufacturing pilot line in Utah. You will own and optimize the system, install and troubleshoot equipment, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, efficient pilot-scale uranium processing.

We value hands-on professionals with a strong background in materials, high-temperature processing, and mechanical systems. This is a full-time role based in Orangeville, Utah, with relocation to Emery County as needed.