Facility Operations Specialist

Oklo Isotopes is building scalable U.S. radioisotope production capabilities in facilities dedicated to producing essential isotopes for healthcare, space, industry, research, and defense applications. The Facility Operations Specialist is a cross-functional, onsite role that provides essential support to daily facility operations. This position supports safe and reliable operations by performing a broad range of duties across operations, maintenance, facility upgrades, radiological protection, security, and administrative functions. The Facility Operations Specialist serves as a flexible resource supporting operators and facility management, enabling efficient execution of routine activities and timely response to emergent needs.

Responsibilities

Provide auxiliary operations support to daily facility activities in accordance with approved procedures; Support during routine operation evolutions and activities, as well as maintenance coordination and implementation; Perform radiological protection support functions as trained, including radiological surveys, access control, contamination monitoring, and radiation protection documentation support; Execute designated security functions, including access control, monitoring, and compliance with site security requirements; Perform administrative and programmatic support duties, including recordkeeping, procedure use support, work tracking, and coordination of onsite activities; Operate material handling and support equipment (e.g., forklifts, cranes, lifts, carts) in accordance with training and safety requirements; Support industrial safety programs, hazard controls, and housekeeping to maintain a safe work environment; Assist with logistics, material receipt, staging, storage and accountability, and facility readiness activities; Support with facility upgrades such as equipment installation and setup, confinement and HVAC setup and/or oversight of third parties supporting with these activities; Respond to abnormal or emergent conditions in support roles as directed by operations leadership; Maintain qualifications, training, and certifications required to support assigned functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training, associate degree, or equivalent experience preferred; Ability to work onsite and perform physically demanding tasks, including standing, lifting, and working in industrial environments; Ability to perform cross-functional duties across operations, radiological protection, security, and administrative functions; Forklift and/or material handling equipment experience (or ability to qualify); Only applicants who meet the definition of a U.S. person under applicable laws may be eligible.

Nice to have

Previous radioisotope research and test facility experience is preferred; Diligent and organized individual with project management experience.

Benefits

flexible time off; equity; bonuses; competitive pay; 401(k); health insurance (with employer contribution); HSA; FSA; flexible work hours; wellness credits