Senior Molten Salt Fluoride Electrochemistry SME

Worley; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a seasoned Process Engineering SME with expertise in fluorine chemistry and molten fluoride salt electrochemistry to lead design, development, and commissioning for advanced fluorine-related processes.

The role focuses on KF/HF electrolysis systems, fluorine generation facilities, and safety in highly corrosive service, with opportunities to guide project execution and client engagements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Electrochemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant industrial experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in molten salt electrochemistry or industrial electrolysis technologies.
• Significant experience with fluoride-salt systems, fluorine production, related electrochemical operations, and/or hydrofluorination/fluorination to UF6.
• Experience with process design and operation of electrochemical cells and associated balance-of-plant systems.
• Strong understanding of electrochemical fundamentals, including mass transfer, cell voltage optimization, electrolyte management, and corrosion mechanisms.
• Ability to function as a client-facing technical SME.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical SME for molten fluoride salt electrochemistry and high‑temperature electrochemical processes.
• Lead process design and technology development associated with KF/HF electrolysis systems and fluorine generation facilities.
• Support process design and technology development associated with wet hydrofluorination and dry fluorination processes for the conversion of yellowcake to UF6.
• Develop process design bases, PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, control philosophies, and operating strategies.
• Support scale‑up from laboratory and pilot‑scale systems through commercial implementation.
• Provide expertise in electrolyzer cell design, electrode selection, current distribution, heat management, electrolyte chemistry, and process performance optimization.
• Support process safety activities including HAZOPs, PHAs, LOPA studies, operating hazard reviews, and commissioning readiness reviews.
• Evaluate and specify materials of construction for fluorine service, anhydrous HF, KF/HF electrolytes, molten fluoride salts, and other highly corrosive environments.
• Interface directly with clients as a Subject Matter Expert and provide technical support for business development and proposal activities.
• Mentor and develop junior and intermediate process engineers.

Skills

Molten salt electrochemistry

Industrial electrolysis

Fluoride-salt systems

Electrochemical fundamentals

Materials selection

Client-facing SME

Education

Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related

Tools

Rectifiers

DC power systems

Gas handling systems

Fluorine containment systems

Job description

Worley is seeking a seasoned Process Engineering SME with expertise in fluorine chemistry and molten fluoride salt electrochemistry to lead design, development, and commissioning for advanced fluorine-related processes.

The role focuses on KF/HF electrolysis systems, fluorine generation facilities, and safety in highly corrosive service, with opportunities to guide project execution and client engagements.