[Remote] Process Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Oklo Inc. develops advanced fission power plants and related nuclear technologies. The Process Engineer designs, analyzes, specifies, and supports operation of fluid and power process systems used in Oklo’s power plants.

Responsibilities

• Design fluid and process systems including: piping, valves, compressors, pumps, and heat exchangers
• Define process equipment architecture, specifications, operational modes, and performance criteria
• Design, assemble, and operate prototypes to use for iterative design refinement
• Generate documentation guiding the system layout, fabrication, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of process equipment
• Serve as process system owner through multiple lifecycle stages
• Generate technical documentation to be included in regulatory filings
• Work with external vendors on process equipment analysis, procurement, and testing
• Document work using modern tools and techniques, and compose well-written, thoughtful technical reports

Skills

• Engineering education, potentially Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, or Aerospace
• Experience performing design or modification engineering on process equipment, such as that used in the petroleum, nuclear, petrochemical, or pharmaceutical industries
• Broad familiarity with engineering principles, and having strong systems engineering and operations intuition
• Experienced in fluids/process system design, power generation, heat transfer equipment, and/or systems engineering
• Experience with compressible gas system designs including: air and inert gases
• Passionate about clean energy
• Passionate about making 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
• An excellent writer who can write in a modern active voice
• Able to communicate technical content and results verbally
• 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
• 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
• A team-player
• A clear and upbeat communicator
• 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
• Excellent grammar and spelling matter for both good communication as well as the image of the company that we put forward

Benefits

• Flexible time off
• Equity
• 401k
• Health insurance
• FSA
• Flexible work hours

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