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Company: Valar Atomics
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Job Summary
We're looking for a Plant Operator who thrives on challenge and precision--someone ready to help commission and operate one of the most advanced energy and fuel systems ever built. This role begins with an intensive onboarding and training period (approximately 2–3 months) at Valar Atomics' headquarters in Los Angeles, where you'll work directly with our design, controls, and engineering teams before relocating to the Utah pilot site near Orangeville, UT. Operators may be assigned to either the reactor plant or the pilot fuel fabrication facility, depending on operational needs and experience.
At Valar Atomics, we take a team-first approach - everyone pitches in to tackle the most critical tasks, no matter your position or title. Whether it's assisting with commissioning, troubleshooting, or hands-on plant work, you'll be part of a tight-knit team that values collaboration, adaptability, and a shared commitment to the mission.
Salary is dependent on experience.
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor advanced high-temperature reactor systems and/or pilot TRISO fuel fabrication equipment
- Execute startup, shutdown, and routine operations in accordance with safety and procedural standards
- Work hands-on with engineering teams during commissioning, testing, and performance validation of both reactor and fuel systems
- Analyze operational data to identify trends, optimize efficiency, and maintain system reliability
- Support process control, material handling, and quality assurance for fuel fabrication operations
- Collaborate across teams to refine procedures and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
- Uphold Valar's safety, environmental, and quality commitments every day
Qualifications
- Technically strong, detail-driven, and calm under pressure
- Excited by hands-on work and real-world problem-solving
- Energized by being part of an ambitious startup shaping the next era of clean energy
- Eager to learn, grow, and take ownership in a fast-moving environment
- A true team player who values shared goals and is ready to jump in wherever needed