Process Engineer - Wet Chemistry

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.

• 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.

• This position is a fully onsite position at Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
• Schedule is full time, Monday-Friday, 40-hour week.