Chemical Engineer

GEM Technologies, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

GEM Technologies, Inc. seeks a Senior Chemical Engineer to join the Oak Ridge-based Y-12 National Security Complex project.

The role focuses on process design support for the Lithium Processing Facility, spanning from scope definition to detailed design. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering with 10+ years of experience, be a US citizen with ability to obtain a government clearance, and be prepared to work in a highly regulated DOE environment within a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience required.
• US citizenship due to federal nature of work.
• Ability to obtain/maintain government clearance.
• Experience with chemical/process engineering for complex industrial/DOE-related projects.
• Experience with process design across multiple project phases.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and design criteria.

Responsibilities

• Support the Mechanical Project Design group at the Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant.
• Provide process design support to the Lithium Processing Facility Project at the Plant.
• Assist in scope definition, feasibility studies, conceptual and preliminary/detailed designs.
• Perform flowsheet development (BFDs, PFDs, P&IDs), analyses, and Process Descriptions preparation.

Skills

Process design

Flowsheet development

PFDs/PIDs

Technical reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

10+ years of relevant experience

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Chemical Engineer to join our team supporting the DOE's Y-12 National Security Complex! This position is full-time and will be based out of Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Support the Mechanical Project Design group at the Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant.

• Provide process design support to the Lithium Processing Facility Project at the Plant.

• Support includes participation in designs ranging from scope definition, feasibility and conceptual studies, and preliminary/detailed designs.

• Perform tasks including flowsheet development (block diagrams, process flow diagrams, and PIDs), analyses and calculations, reports/studies and Process Descriptions preparation.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience.

• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.

• Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.

• Experience providing chemical/process engineering support for complex industrial, nuclear, manufacturing, or DOE-related projects.

• Strong experience with process design through multiple project phases, including scope definition, feasibility studies, conceptual design, preliminary design, and detailed design.

• Proficiency in developing and reviewing:

  • Block Flow Diagrams (BFDs)

  • Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)

  • Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (PIDs)

  • Process flowsheets

• Experience performing chemical/process engineering analyses and calculations.

• Ability to prepare engineering reports, technical studies, calculations, and Process Descriptions.

• Knowledge of process equipment, piping systems, instrumentation, valves, and process controls.

• Ability to interpret and review engineering drawings, specifications, design criteria, and technical documentation.

• Experience working within a multidisciplinary engineering/design team, including coordination with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls, and other engineering disciplines.

• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and engineering judgment skills.

• Ability to support projects in a highly regulated environment, preferably DOE, nuclear, chemical processing, or similar facilities.

Desired Skills

• Active DOE "Q" Clearance or Active DoD "Top Secret" Clearance, preferred.

• Experience with lithium processing, chemical processing facilities, or nuclear material processing is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with DOE facilities and Y-12 engineering/design requirements is preferred.

About the Site

The NNSA's Y-12 National Security Complex, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is the nation’s only source of enriched uranium nuclear weapon components and provides enriched uranium for the U.S. Navy as well as excels in materials science, precision manufacturing, and stores enriched uranium. Y-12 supports efforts to reduce nuclear proliferation risk and performs work for other government agencies (energy.gov).

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.

• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.

• Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.

• Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.