Skillbridge Program: Electrical Technologist

Kairos Power
Albuquerque, NM
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Service members with mechanical or industrial experience and a willingness to learn will find this hands-on role in a nuclear energy environment.

Best fit for

  • Service members with mechanical or industrial experience and a learning mindset
    — “No prior experience required; experience working in mechanical or industrial environments preferred”
  • Candidates who value safety protocols and can work in physically demanding environments
    — “Ability to follow electrical and equipment safety procedures”
  • Individuals who thrive in collaborative, cross-functional teams and can adapt to multiple tasks
    — “Ability and interest in being cross trained and learning different processes to perform other jobs as needed”

Things to consider

  • The role involves exposure to hazardous materials and environments, requiring strict adherence to safety protocols
    — “Manipulating, cleaning and disposal of hazardous materials”
  • Candidates must be actively enrolled in the Skillbridge program via the U.S. DoW
    — “Must be actively part of Skillbridge via the U.S. DoW”

How to stand out

  • Highlight hands-on mechanical and electrical experience, even if informal or in non-industrial settings
    — “Experience using hand tools and power tools for mechanical applications is a plus”
  • Emphasize teamwork and collaboration in past roles, particularly with engineers or cross-functional teams
    — “Works closely with engineers to support testing activities, develop procedures, data collection, and implement design iterations”
  • Showcase attention to detail and documentation skills, especially in technical or procedural contexts
    — “Ability to accurately document work performed and test results”
  • Demonstrate knowledge of electrical systems or I&C systems, even if limited or self-taught
    — “Experience with electrical systems or Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) systems is a plus”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • supported engineering testing capabilities
  • installed and terminated wiring
  • performed acceptance testing
Typical background
service member with Skillbridge program experiencemechanical or industrial environment experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Process Equipment OperationsAssembly And InstallationTroubleshooting And RepairElectrical Equipment OperationData Acquisition InstrumentationPreventative And Corrective Maintenance

Preferred

Electrical SystemsInstrumentation And Controls (i&c) Systems

Stack & domain

AssemblyInstallationFabricationOperationTroubleshootingRepairElectrical EquipmentTest EquipmentElectromechanical ComponentsSystemsPower SuppliesVfdsSolenoid ValvesControl DevicesTransformersRelaysDisconnectsWiringData Acquisition InstrumentationFlow MetersThermocouplesLevel SensorsPressure TransducersLoad CellsTorque TransducersAccelerometersPosition SensorsAcceptance TestingHydrostaticPneumaticI/O ChecksElectrical Component Calibration ChecksStartupMonitorShutdownPreventative MaintenanceCorrective MaintenanceEquipment TroubleshootingLockout-tagout

About the role

Original posting from Kairos Power via Greenhouse

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  

As a Skillbridge Partner, Kairos Power has Skillbridge training program opportunities available for service members interested in a career as an Electrical Technologist. We are seeking highly motivated individuals to participate in on-the-job training that will enable them to support process equipment operations. In this Skillbridge program opportunity, you will learn skills on the job in order to contribute to the development and deployment of the company’s engineering testing capabilities including assembly, maintenance and operation of hardware, making/labeling/pulling wires, 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 in assigned facilities, using heavy equipment such as forklifts, telehandlers, overhead hoists, and other equipment as needed to support installation. 

Assists in design, fabrication, installation, operation, troubleshooting and repair of engineering infrastructure, electrical equipment and test equipment. 

Assists in specifying, procuring, assembling, debugging, and maintaining custom-built and commercial electromechanical components and systems (e.g., power supplies, VFDs, solenoid valves, control devices, transformers, relays, and disconnects), including hands-on activity as well as inspection and quality assurance of vendor-supplied components.

Installs and terminates wiring for data acquisition instrumentation on lab equipment such as flow meters, thermocouples, level sensors, pressure transducers, load cells, torque transducers, accelerometers and position sensors.

Performs acceptance testing following new equipment installation including hydrostatic, pneumatic, I/O checks, and electrical component calibration checks.

Supports day-to-day operations of the assigned facility including startup, monitor, and shutdown processes and auxiliary equipment.

Performs minor preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.

Performs equipment troubleshooting as necessary.

Performs Lockout-Tagout of mechanical and electrical equipment.

Works closely with engineers to support testing activities, develop procedures, data collection, and implement design iterations.

Maintains lab infrastructure, cleanliness and organization.

Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications  

No prior experience required; experience working in mechanical or industrial environments preferred 

Must be actively part of Skillbridge via the U.S. DoW

Experience using hand tools and power tools for mechanical applications is a plus 

Experience with electrical systems or Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) systems is a plus  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities  

Ability to understand and follow technical procedures

Ability and interest in being cross trained and learning different processes to perform other jobs as needed

Ability to accurately document work performed and test results

Ability to follow electrical and equipment safety procedures

Ability to use required personal protective equipment (PPE) 

Ability to understand mechanical concepts and learn to operate applicable or plant equipment

Ability to work with custom electronic control devices and lab equipment

Ability to work with highly collaborative team

Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently

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

Ability to read P&ID and mechanical/electrical drawings preferred 

Knowledge of basic electronic cabling systems and control chassis is a plus

Knowledge of circuits, wiring sensors, and/or instrumentation is a plus 

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

Communicating with others to exchange information

Operating motor vehicles, heavy equipment and machinery

Repetitive assembly operations of manufacturing test fixtures and test setups in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams  

Environmental Conditions 

Shop floor 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

Evaluated heights

Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned

High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced 

Safety and PPE 

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, which may include respiratory protection, face protection, gloves, protective clothing, safety footwear, and other PPE as required 

Travel  

No travel required  

Certification  

Capable of obtaining forklift, scissor lift, and boom lift certification  

Additional Requirements 

Regular day shift Monday through Friday  

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About our Benefits

We 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:

Competitive compensation packages

Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents

Paid Vacation

401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)

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

Source: Kairos Power careers (Greenhouse)

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