Process Engineer IV - VI : Waste Management at X-energy in Oak Ridge, TN

Job description

X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. All applications will be submitted via our company career page, www.x-energy.com/careers/ . We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process. If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us . Job Description This Process Engineer role plays a critical role in designing and implementing innovative waste management solutions that minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability within our Triso fuel fabrication plant. Your expertise will guide our initiatives in waste reduction, recycling, disposal and material recovery, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while optimizing operational efficiency. Experience in nuclear waste, hazardous waste, or chemical processing is preferred. 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. Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities: Contribute to a team of process engineers that are responsible for uranium recovery operations, uranium waste, radioactive waste, industrial waste, waste reduction, waste processing Perform engineering work related to the design, procurement, installation, and operation of multiple process areas, as assigned, including but not limited to: ADUN production, organic solution preparation, solution-gelation, solvent washing, particle drying, TRISO layer application, graphite matrix production, overcoating, fuel core pressing, green pebble pressing, compact pressing, shaping, heat treatment, quality control, industrial waste processing, radioactive waste processing, and uranium recovery. Perform engineering work related to the design, procurement, installation, and operation of multiple process areas, as assigned, including but not limited to: ADUN production, organic solution preparation, solution-gelation, solvent washing, particle drying, TRISO layer application, graphite matrix production, overcoating, fuel core pressing, 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. Conduct research to 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. 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 chemical inputs, chemical outputs, and waste streams. Continually update a master list of all equipment in all process areas. Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication. Perform