<div>Company OverviewKairos 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.</div>Company OverviewKairos 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 Facilities Mechanical Technician with broad building and mechanical expertise supporting industrial, commercial and/or R&amp;D facilities. This position will be located at the Kairos Power Southwest facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico and will report to the Facilities Department. The Facilities Maintenance Technician will support a variety of facilities maintenance tasks across the site including performing inspections, installations, repairs, replacements, and other general tasks on existing facility infrastructure. The role will also conduct testing, operations, troubleshooting, and mechanical work in support of the engineering teams onsite.  The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience performing/coordinating maintenance on boilers, chillers, and HVAC systems and experience working with R&amp;D test equipment, manufacturing equipment, and other commercial building systems including Building Management Systems (BMS), fire protection, fire alarms, access control, security cameras, and security alarms. Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide technical support for required mechanical tasks in collaboration with internal facilities, construction, engineering and project teams</li><li>Complete preventative and corrective maintenance/troubleshooting on site Boilers, Chillers, HVAC, and other mechanical systems (plumbing, compressed air, etc.)</li><li>Support the scope and coordination with facilities contractors to complete required projects/work on site</li><li>Maintain a detailed understanding and knowledge of the building’s mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems</li><li>Support the construction and operations of Boilers, Chillers, HVAC and other building systems equipment in support of R&amp;D testing at the facility</li><li>Development of operating standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for mechanical equipment (Boilers, Chillers, Reverse Osmosis (RO), HVAC, etc.)</li><li>Perform lockout/tagout to isolate components and de-energize equipment.</li><li>Ability to test, troubleshoot, and repair malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components by using basic electrical test equipment (voltmeters, ohmmeters)</li><li>Carry out skilled maintenance tasks encompassing inspections, operations, installation, and troubleshooting of building equipment such as bridge cranes and dock equipment</li><li>Manage small facilities projects, work orders, and preventive maintenance tasks using computerized management maintenance systems (CMMS) and app-based systems</li><li>Document and communicate results of preventive maintenance tasks including visual inspections, defect detection, hazard identification, and code compliance</li><li>Analyze, prepare, and deliver reports; fill out preventative maintenance requests, deficiency reports, and work orders using a computer and other equipment.</li><li>Provide effective and timely customer service to internal clients and team members.</li><li>Comply with national, local, and company safety codes, procedures, policies and practices.</li><li>Participate in emergency response activities related to mechanical system failures or facility outages, including on-call or after-hours support as required.</li><li>Support regulatory inspections, audits, and corrective action implementation related to mechanical systems and facilities compliance.</li><li>Assist with lifecycle planning, equipment replacement evaluations, and maintenance optimization initiatives.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and completion of related accredited program or equivalent work experience in industrial or commercial maintenance, with emphasis on mechanical and general building work</li><li>3+ years of experience working with HVAC, plumbing, boilers, chillers, or related systems in industrial, commercial and/or R&amp;D facilities</li><li>Certifications/Licenses for completing work on Boilers, Chillers, or refrigerant systems in the state of New Mexico.</li><li>Experience testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical equipment.</li><li>Experience in reading plumbing and mechanical diagrams, drawings, schematics, &amp; specifications.</li><li>Experience with Building Management System (BMS), Building Automation System (BAS), Energy Management System (EMS), and/or HVAC remote operation systems troubleshooting.</li><li>Must have experience establishing a safe workplace utilizing NFPA 70E as a safety standard (LOTO etc.); intermediate knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations, and adherence to applicable Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) laws and regulations is also required</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities<ul><li>Ability to maintain, inspect, operate, install, repair, replace, test, and troubleshoot mechanical, plumbing, and other mechanical system components.</li><li>Ability to oversee mechanical commissioning, testing, and maintenance activities performed by consultants or mechanical contractors.</li><li>Customer service and interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively in writing and verbally with technical, administrative, and management personnel.</li><li>Ability to work effectively independently and as a team member.</li><li>Strong computer-based skills including ability to utilize software to create and update work orders, send and receive e-mails and internal messages, participate in computer-based training, web-based meetings, and utilize internal company applications.</li><li>Ability to operate motor vehicles and be insured on company vehicles</li><li>Ability to work with highly collaborative team</li><li>Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently</li><li>Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others</li><li>Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge</li><li>Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues</li><li>Knowledge of applicable building codes, mechanical codes, and industry standards relevant to facility mechanical systems.</li><li>Ability to prioritize and manage multiple maintenance tasks in a dynamic operational environment.</li><li>Ability to recognize abnormal equipment conditions and escalate issues appropriately to minimize downtime and safety risk.</li></ul>Physical Conditions <ul><li>Setting up and transferring temporary structures (e.g. scaffolding, ladders)</li><li>Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces</li><li>Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods</li><li>Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another</li><li>Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 50 pounds in all directions</li><li>Communicating with others to exchange information</li><li>Operating motor vehicles, heavy equipment or machinery</li><li>Use hand tools</li><li>Repetitive assembly operations of manufacturing test fixtures and test setups in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams </li></ul>Environmental Conditions<ul><li>General office environment</li><li>Low temperatures</li><li>High temperatures</li><li>Outdoor environment or elements such as precipitation and wind </li><li>Noisy environments</li><li>Small and/or enclosed spaces</li><li>Odors or fumes from chemicals or chemical reactions</li><li>Elevated heights</li><li>Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned</li><li>High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced</li><li>Exposure to moving mechanical parts and energized or pressurized systems during inspection, maintenance, and testing activities.</li><li>Variable lighting conditions in areas such as mechanical rooms, rooftops, or equipment enclosures.</li></ul>Safety and PPE <ul><li>Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs</li><li>Manipulating, cleaning and disposal of hazardous materials</li><li>Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions</li><li>Color identification: detecting, distinguishing, recognizing and identifying colors</li><li>Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes, etc.</li><li>Compliance with lockout/tagout, confined space, fall protection, and hazard communication procedures when performing assigned work.</li></ul>Travel <ul><li>Some travel may be required, up to 5% </li></ul>Certification<ul><li>Holds certifications or licensure for operations and maintenance of boilers in the state of New Mexico</li><li>Preferred but not required to be certified to handle refrigerant in the state of New Mexico</li><li>Capable of obtaining forklift and boom lift certification</li><li>Completion of OSHA 30 Construction Safety Training preferred</li><li>First Aid/CPR/AED Training is a plus </li></ul>Additional Requirements<ul><li>Occasionally requires overtime </li><li>Seldom requires working weekends </li><li>Occasionally requires schedule flexibility</li><li>Occasionally requires extended hours to support critical project timelines</li></ul>#LI-Onsite <div>About our BenefitsWe 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:<ul><li>Competitive compensation packages</li><li>Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents</li><li>Paid Vacation</li><li>401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)</li></ul>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</div>

Kairos Power has a mission to enable the world&rsquo;s transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal of dramatically improving people&rsquo;s quality of life while protecting the environment.
We are an engineering company focused on the delivery of a clean, affordable and safe energy solution through the integrated design, licensing and demonstration of advanced reactor technology.
Growing from a broad research effort at U.S. universities and national laboratories, Kairos Power was founded to accelerate the development of an innovative nuclear technology that has the potential to transform the energy landscape in the United States and internationally.
Kairos Power is focused on reducing technical risk through a novel approach to test iteration often lacking in the nuclear space. Our schedule is driven by the goal of a U.S. demonstration plant before 2030 and a rapid deployment thereafter.

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