Facility Operations Specialist

Thank you for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for a Facility Operations Specialist to join our team.

This position will be on-site in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Position Description

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. In February 2026, Oklo’s Idaho Radioisotopes Laboratory (IRL) located in Idaho Falls received its Material Possession License from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to take a leading role in the manufacturing and distribution of beneficial radioisotopes in the US.

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.

Key responsibilities include supporting auxiliary operations; executing assigned operational and maintenance tasks; and assisting with radiological protection activities, including radiological surveys, access control, and contamination monitoring, as trained. The role also includes performing designated security functions in accordance with site procedures.

Additional responsibilities include supporting equipment and material receipt, inventory accountability, equipment installation and setup, and contractor oversight activities supporting operations (e.g., clean room installations, HVAC upgrades, and evacuation zone layout activities). Administrative responsibilities include procedure use support, recordkeeping, work coordination, and logistics assistance.

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