Process Engineer - Wet Chemistry to support our client in Oak Ridge, TN.
Responsibilities: - Support the design and development of wet chemistry processes, including areas such as acid deficient uranyl nitrate, gelation, solvent recovery, liquid chemical processing, chemical transport, evaporation, filtration, storage, and mixing.
- Lead and support the implementation of advanced manufacturing processes to achieve production targets while maintaining quality standards.
- Create technical specifications for process equipment and coordinate with vendors to ensure all critical design requirements are met prior to delivery.
- Partner with subcontractors and suppliers throughout the design, fabrication, delivery, and installation of process equipment.
- Perform research and analysis to develop new or enhanced manufacturing processes, and assess emerging equipment and technologies to improve efficiency and product quality.
- Establish procedures for the safe and effective handling and processing of solid, liquid, and gaseous materials.
- Design and plan equipment layouts, especially for new processes, products, or customer requirements.
- Collaborate with the R&D team to scale processes from laboratory development to pilot and full production environments.
- Work closely with regulatory teams to develop safety procedures and implement appropriate controls for hazardous chemicals, equipment, and processes.
- Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and provide support related to waste permitting activities.
- Execute process testing and monitor performance during production operations.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve manufacturing process issues.
- Track deviations from established process controls and recommend corrective actions to reduce or eliminate variability.
- Maintain and regularly update a comprehensive inventory of equipment, chemical inputs, outputs, and waste streams.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to address and resolve complex process related challenges.
- Provide guidance, mentoring, and training to junior level process engineers.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Preferred experience levels include Level III with approximately five years, Level IV with ten years, or Level V with fifteen or more years of relevant experience. Advanced degrees may substitute for a portion of required experience.
- Experience with CAD tools and P and ID development is required.
- Experience with industrial equipment design, procurement, installation, and operation is required.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is required.
- General familiarity with the nuclear fuel cycle is preferred.
- Preferred experience includes powder processing, graphite powders, extrusion, ceramics, chemical processing, industrial waste processing, and liquid processing systems.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and meet aggressive timelines.
- Willingness to work with hazardous materials, including low enriched uranium, nitric acid, and phenolic resin, is required.
Location/Work Arrangement:- This position is a fully onsite position at Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
- Schedule is full time, Monday-Friday, 40-hour week.
Benefits:BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.
This position is a fully onsite position at Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Schedule is full time, Monday-Friday, 40-hour week.
