Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for a Process Controls Engineer for our recycling engineering team.
Position Description:The person in this role is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing various process control systems for the Oklo fuel recycling facility. Some subsystems may include electrochemical process modules, off-gas separation equipment, and the waste immobilization line. The role includes collaboration with cross-functional teams including those responsible for facility design, unit process equipment design, and licensing.
Specific responsibilities may include:
Evaluate existing technologies in the national lab and commercial space
Develop systems that meet facility and regulatory requirements
Define control methodology for process systems and equipment
Establish performance criteria, test protocols, and test equipment
Develop technical parameters, deploy, and operate a test bed to use in refining subsystem design and operation
Generate documentation guiding the fabrication, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of control systems
Serve as system and/or subsystem technical lead through multiple lifecycle stages
Generate technical documentation to be included in regulatory filings
Competencies:
Passionate about energy
Motivated by building, and getting technology deployed
Energized by tackling and overcoming challenges
Excited to make advanced fission a reality
Willing and able to learn quickly
Willing to think differently and do things in new ways
Comfortable in a fast-paced, highly iterative startup environment
Excited to think creatively, critically, and reflectively about the problems they are solving while not leaning only on what has been done before
Willing to propose novel and creative solutions to technical problems
Able to communicate technical content and results verbally
Is an excellent writer who can write in a modern active voice, so make your cover letter compelling and write it well!
Minimum Qualifications:
Degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering, or similar
Experience with control narratives and philosophies, piping and instrumentation diagrams, interlock lists, instrument specifications, ladder logic, or instrument set points
Experience designing, managing, commissioning, and operating DCS, PLC, and HMI systems
Experience leading or serving as a subject matter expert in process hazard analysis studies
Experience deploying or working on pilot or first-of-a-kind plant facilities
Commercial or government nuclear experience
Who you are:
A startup person: You aren't driven by titles or hierarchy, and prefer efficiency to excess process. You don't need or expect to have a lot of guidance but you enjoy working in a fast-paced team. If you prefer the culture and feel of a large organization, that is great, but you likely won’t enjoy working with us! There is plenty of important work and plenty of good opportunities with organizations like that.
Motivated: You are self-motivated. You bring an enthusiasm to the team, and imbue a sense of passion that goes beyond clocking in and clocking out. This isn’t about a fake or arbitrary “pieces of flair” mentality or lack of work-life balance! It is about being a part of the vision and feeling a part of reaching team goals.
A team-player: Oklo genuinely is a team. We aren’t about taking credit for ourselves, and we aren’t about pushing blame to others. We do incredible things because we work as a team.
An excellent communicator: We need a person who is not only technically competent but also a clear and upbeat communicator.
Creative: Being creative means that when things fall outside clear scopes or processes or problems arise without clear solutions, you are able to identify it as well as invent ways to solve a problem or fill a need without micromanagement. The successful person in this job will not only be creative, but also enjoy being creative and solving open-ended problems which may change day-by-day.
Detail-oriented: This focus is a big part of excellence, consistency, and quality. Even excellent grammar and spelling matter for both good communication as well as the image of the company that we put forward.
About Oklo compensation: $85,000-175,000
Oklo offers flexible time off, equity, competitive pay, 401k, health insurance, FSA, flexible work hours, and other benefits.
We are looking to fill this position immediately!
About Oklo Inc.: Oklo Inc. (NYSE: OKLO) is a fast fission clean power technology and nuclear fuel recycling company developing fast fission power plants to provide clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale. Oklo received a site use permit from the U.S. Department of Energy, was awarded fuel material from Idaho National Laboratory, submitted the first advanced fission custom combined license application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and is developing advanced fuel recycling technologies in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. National Laboratories.
