Facilities Maintenance Technician, Electrical

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 

Kairos Power is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician with electrical expertise supporting industrial, commercial and/or R&D facilities. This position will be in our Testing and Manufacturing site in Albuquerque, NM and will report into our Kairos Power Southwest Facilities Department. You will support a variety of facilities maintenance across that site including performing inspections, installations, repairs, replacements and other general maintenance on existing facility infrastructure and for new constructions. The individual will also conduct testing, operation, and troubleshooting of electrical distribution systems in commercial buildings with office, manufacturing, R&D testing, chemical processing, and new process development.  The ideal candidate will also have experience with performing specialized maintenance on lab HVAC systems, R&D test equipment, manufacturing equipment, chemical processing equipment, and other commercial building systems including fire alarms, access control, security cameras, and security alarms. 

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance in collaboration with internal facilities maintenance, construction, engineering and project teams
• Oversee the electrical integrity of facility power and lighting, HVAC, and BMS systems up to 600V and perform maintenance, operations, construction, repairs, and testing on facility electrical distribution systems 600V and below including associated testing and manufacturing equipment.
• Perform new work on minor projects including new branch circuits 0-600V, plus installation of transformers, panels, disconnects, & circuit breakers.
• Perform lockout/tagout to isolate components and de-energize equipment.
• Identify new and existing circuits, label devices and panels. Update panel schedules.
• Layout and install electrical devices, power distribution equipment, and wiring systems.
• Test, troubleshoot, and repair malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components by using electrical test equipment (voltmeters, ohmmeters, insulation testers, toners, etc.) and utilize print reading skills to understand as-built conditions and new work requirements.
• Maintain low voltage systems including access control, alarm, and security systems
• Carry out skilled maintenance tasks encompassing inspections, operations, installation, and troubleshooting of building equipment such as bridge cranes and dock equipment.
• Manage small electrical projects, work orders, and preventive maintenance tasks using computer and smartphone app-based systems.
• Document and communicate results of preventive maintenance tasks including visual inspections, defect detection, hazard identification, and code compliance
• Analyze, prepare, and deliver reports; fill out preventative maintenance requests, deficiency reports, and work orders using a computer and other equipment.
• Develop an understanding of the site’s non-utility owned 12 kV power systems and perform troubleshooting on the systems
• Provide effective and timely customer service to internal clients and team members.
• Comply with national, local, and company safety codes, procedures, policies and practices

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and completion of related accredited program or equivalent work experience in industrial or commercial maintenance, with emphasis on electrical trades. Current or previous electrician license is a plus
• 3+ years of experience working with electrical, power, HVAC or related systems in industrial, commercial and/or R&D facilities
• Ability to maintain, inspect, operate, install, repair, replace, test, and troubleshoot electrical components.
• Experience testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and repairing lighting & lighting controls.
• Expertise in reading electrical wiring diagrams, drawings, schematics, & specifications.
• Ability to oversee electrical commissioning, testing, and maintenance activities performed by consultants and electrical testing contractors.
• Strong understanding of busway power distribution systems, plus grounding and bonding for specialized laboratory and manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with