Chemical Engineer

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

Job summary

GEM Technologies, Inc. in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer to support the DOE Y-12 National Security Complex. This full-time role centers on process design for complex facilities, including flowsheet development and PFDs/P&IDs, in a regulated environment.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience, with US citizenship and ability to obtain DOE clearance if needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 10+ years of relevant chemical/process engineering experience.
• Experience with DOE, nuclear, or complex industrial projects desired.
• Proficiency in developing and reviewing BFDs, PFDs, P&IDs and flowsheets.

Responsibilities

• Provide process design support for Lithium Processing Facility projects.
• Develop flowsheets, block diagrams, PFDs and P&IDs.
• Perform analyses, calculations, and technical reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical and controls.
• Prepare Process Descriptions and engineering documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Engineering judgment

Technical writing

Process design

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

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 P&IDs), 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 (P&IDs) 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 GEMGEM Technologies, Inc. (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.