Process Engineer – Wet Chemistry

EGS

  • Oak Ridge, TN
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    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
    • Carbon Fiberunmatched
    • Chemical Processesunmatched
    • Chemistryunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Emerging Technologyunmatched
    • Environmental Complianceunmatched
    • Environmental Healthunmatched
    • Equipment Specificationunmatched
    • Extrusionunmatched
    • Hazardous Materials/Substancesunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Industrial Designunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Manufacturing Analysisunmatched
    • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Testingunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Procedure Developmentunmatched
    • Process Control Engineeringunmatched
    • Process Developmentunmatched
    • Process Engineeringunmatched
    • Production Controlunmatched
    • Production Systemsunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Requirements Managementunmatched
    • Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
    • Resinunmatched
    • Safety Processunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
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    • United States Citizenunmatched

    Description

    EGS is seeking a Process Engineer - Wet Chemistry to support our client located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This is a long term (3-4 years) contract position that comes with top competitive rates, great benefits.  

    Must be US Citizen. 

    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&ID development is required.
    • Experience with industrial equipment design, procurement, installation, and operation is preferred
    • 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationOak Ridge, TN

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