About X-energy

X-energy is an entrepreneurial Gen IV nuclear power plant and fuel design company that recently signed an award winning $2,500,000,000.00/ 7 year agreement with the US Department of Energy to complete the design, licensing and construction of its compellingly safe and revolutionary design. We are aggressively staffing up with the world's most ambitious and devoted talent who share our vision of providing carbon-free, safe energy to prevent destructive global warming. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to work for a company intent upon dominating the free market by compelling its selection as the premier nuclear energy power plant of choice around the world for the 21st Century!

Position Description

The Process Engineer contributes to the design of multiple process areas and may lead the design for a process area. They will also conduct research to develop new and improved processes for manufacturing, conduct tests and monitor production performance, troubleshoot manufacturing performance variances, and ensure safety compliance of processes and equipment for various assigned areas.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design of multiple process areas.
• Lead the design of any process areas assigned to process engineer. Process areas may include but are not limited to ADUN production, organic solution preparation, solution-gelation, solvent washing, particle drying, TRISO layer application, graphite matrix production, overcoating, fuel core processing, green pebble pressing, compact pressing, shaping, heat treatment, quality control, industrial waste processing, radioactive waste processing and uranium recovery.
• Develop specifications for process equipment and work with equipment suppliers to ensure critical design characteristics are met for equipment delivery.
• Work with subcontractors and suppliers to design, construct, deliver, and install process equipment.
• Work with team members to research and develop new and improved processes for manufacturing.
• Develop methods and procedures to process and handle chemicals and materials that are solid, liquid, and gaseous in safe and efficient manner.
• Work with team members to design and plan equipment layout, particularly for new processes, new products, or new customers.
• Work with R&D team to translate lab-scale processes to pilot scale and production scale processes.
• Work with regulatory team to establish safety procedures for individuals working with dangerous chemicals, processes, or equipment.
• Work with regulatory team to establish appropriate safety controls in process areas.
• Work with regulatory team to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
• Provide support for waste permitting.
• Conduct tests and monitor process performance throughout production.
• Troubleshoot problems associated with manufacturing processes.
• Monitor variances from process controls. Provide recommendations and solutions to reduce or to eliminate variances.
• Continually update a master list of all equipment, chemical inputs, chemical outputs, and waste streams.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Minimum Education/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, nuclear engineering, material science, material science engineering, mechanical engineering, or another related field.
• 0-2 years of relevant work experience is required.
• Experience with industrial equipment design, procurement, installation, and operation is preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Basic understanding of the nuclear fuel cycle is preferred.
• Basic knowledge and experience with powder processing, graphite powder, extrusion, ceramics, chemical processing, industrial waste processing, and liquids processing.
• Basic knowledge of CAD and P&ID.
• Analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and within teams.
• Communications proficiency.
• Collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a team to produce desired outputs in short turnaround times.
• Must be willing to work with hazardous materials such as low enriched uranium, nitric acid, and phenolic resin.

Benefits

X-Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401k plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri

We are looking to fill this position immediately.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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