Process Engineer

The posting, as Oklo wrote it

Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for a Process Engineer to join our engineering team.

Position Description

Process Engineers at Oklo are responsible for the design, engineering analyses, systems engineering, specifications development, and operations of the fluids and power process systems used in Oklo’s power plants.

Specific responsibilities may include

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Competencies

We are looking for a Process Engineer that is

• 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, so make your cover letter compelling and write it well!
• Able to communicate technical content and results verbally

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 b
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o National Laboratory, and submitted the first custom combined license application for an advanced reactor to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Oklo is also developing advanced fuel recycling technologies in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. National Laboratories.

#CHOP: Oklo’s Values
Collaboration : We go further, together. We bring diverse perspectives, listen actively, and build trust through transparency and respect. We work across disciplines, sharing ownership to turn complex challenges into shared successes.
Humility : We are team players who act for the good of the company and for the world. We are focused on our mission, not personal recognition.
Ownership : We take pride in what we do and how we do it. We are proactive in finding solutions and see tasks through to completion. We are committed to delivering on our promises to provide clean, reliable, and affordable energy.
Pathfinding : We chart new ground where no path exists by approaching challenges with curiosity, courage, and creativity while navigating ambiguity.
Candidates should be aware that employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening, and employees may be subject to drug testing at any time in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

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