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Kairos Power

Kairos Power

201-500 employees

Designs and demonstrates advanced nuclear reactors

Government & Public Sector
Energy

Senior, Expert

Albuquerque, NM, USA

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
Communications
AWS
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field of study with 7 or more years of related work experience; and or 10 years of quality control management system experience or manufacturing experience
  • Required 3 years+ experience implementing a quality program in ISO 9001
  • Required 3 years+ experience implementing an ASME Section VIII, III, or I quality control program
  • Familiar with ASME Section IX, Section VIII and AWS code requirements
  • Qualified ISO 9001 Auditor or Lead Auditor certification desired
  • Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems desired
  • Must be competent at technical writing and review of technical specifications
  • Advanced knowledge on welding inspection processes including NDE, visual (VT), liquid penetrant (PT) and radiographic (RT) inspections as well as ultrasonic (UT) inspection
  • Large metal fabrication knowledge of ASME, API, NACE, and codes
  • 1+ years experience managing direct reports
  • Welding/inspection experience of austenitic stainless steels and other high alloyed steels
  • Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to lead strategic meetings on process development with key stakeholders and to provide process coaching to other supervisors and managers
  • 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 earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and foster a culture of inclusion
  • Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges, and issues
Responsibilities
  • Lead the site-specific ASME Section VIII and ISO quality control programs to maintain certifications for the facility
  • Facilitate and define effective vessel and piping fabrication processes
  • Develop, manage and maintain ASME Section VIII and ISO Quality Programs including periodic updates to QC manuals based on maturing processes or audit feedback.
  • Develops and maintains non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment, processes and procedures.
  • Coordinates and leads 3rd party inspectors (weld, authorized inspector, ISO, etc.)
  • Manage, coordinate, and oversee activities for supporting quality management control certifications such as ASME National Board
  • Manage and coordinate the Quality Management System/ISO internal audit system and schedule
  • Facilitate any electronic surveys or onsite audits concerning ASME/National Board/ISO
  • Create, and maintain forms, records and reports concerning ASME /National Board/ISO
  • Interfaces effectively with peer organizations – Engineering, Supply Chain & Procurement, Manufacturing Production, and Operations, to achieve Company goals and objectives
  • Oversee and process NCRs and communicate NCRs to appropriate personnel
  • Hire, coach, manage career development, and assess the performance of team members
  • Oversee systems and processes for tool calibration and records.

Kairos Power focuses on providing clean and affordable energy solutions through advanced nuclear reactor technology. Their main product, the Kairos Power Fluoride Salt-Cooled High-Temperature Reactor (KP-FHR), is designed to be cost-competitive with natural gas while maintaining a near-zero carbon footprint and low water consumption. This technology is aimed at utility companies, government agencies, and private firms seeking sustainable energy options. Unlike many competitors, Kairos Power emphasizes the integrated design, licensing, and demonstration of their reactors to prove their safety and reliability. The company's goal is to attract investments and partnerships to scale their technology and contribute to a cleaner energy future.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$10.1M

Headquarters

Alameda, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

15%

2 year growth

35%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The $303 million DOE funding for the Hermes demonstration reactor underscores strong governmental support and financial backing.
  • Expansion into new facilities, such as the 30,000 square feet space in Albuquerque, indicates robust growth and scaling potential.
  • Partnerships with entities like TVA and PNNL enhance Kairos Power's credibility and collaborative innovation in the nuclear energy space.

What critics are saying

  • The nuclear energy sector faces significant regulatory hurdles that could delay project timelines and increase costs.
  • High initial capital expenditure for reactor development and demonstration may strain financial resources if not managed effectively.

What makes Kairos Power unique

  • Kairos Power's KP-FHR technology aims to be cost-competitive with natural gas, a unique selling point in the nuclear energy sector.
  • Their focus on near-zero carbon footprint and low water consumption sets them apart from traditional nuclear and fossil fuel energy sources.
  • The company's integrated approach to design, licensing, and demonstration of advanced reactors ensures a streamlined and efficient path to market.