Kairos Power is hiring: Welding Engineer in Albuquerque

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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 highly motivated Welding Engineer to develop in-house welding processes and expand welding capabilities in support of Kairos Power's FHR program. You will collaborate with design, testing, materials, modeling & simulation, and reliability engineers to develop weld joint designs, welding techniques, specifications, and inspection methods.

Responsibilities

1. Design and Develop Welding Processes: Create welding procedures, select appropriate methods, evaluate techniques, and optimize production.
2. Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS): Develop and maintain WPS and PQR in compliance with codes (AWS, ASME, API).
3. Quality Control & Assurance: Review inspections, analyze test results, and implement corrective actions.
4. Troubleshooting & Process Improvement: Diagnose issues, resolve problems, and improve processes.
5. Collaboration & Training: Work with teams, train technicians, and promote best practices.
6. Documentation & Reporting: Prepare reports, maintain records of procedures, inspections, and tests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Weld Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in weld engineering.
• Experience with automated/semi-automated weld processes.
• Proficiency in reading engineering drawings and weld symbols.
• Experience with weld inspection, NDE, and destructive testing.
• Knowledge of CAD software like SolidWorks is preferred.
• Experience with stainless steels, carbon steels, piping, and pressure vessels.
• Knowledge of ASME and AWS codes.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Physical & Environmental Conditions

Includes working at heights, in confined spaces, outdoors, and handling objects up to 50 pounds. Environments include high/low temperatures, noisy settings, and chemical fumes.

Other Requirements

• Overtime, weekend work, and schedule flexibility may be required.
• Some travel up to 10%.
• Compliance with safety and PPE standards is mandatory.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, health benefits, paid vacation, 401(k), and more. Kairos Power is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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