Senior Uranium Chemical Process Engineer

Averro; Oak Ridge (TN); Sur place; USD 150 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision, and life 보험

401(k) with up to 5% match

Résumé du poste

Averro is seeking a Senior Uranium Chemical Process Engineer for an advanced nuclear fuel developer. The role centers on chemical process scale-up and designing bases for uranium conversion systems, with emphasis on evaluating unit operations and scale-up risks.

You will support equipment commissioning, process campaigns, sampling, and troubleshooting, as well as equipment sizing and process hazard reviews in a high-hazard environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on lab, pilot, or demonstration-scale campaign experience; reaction engineering and mass/energy balance knowledge.
• Experience in chemical, nuclear, fluorochemical, or other high-hazard environments.

Responsabilités

• Develop process flowsheets, material and energy balances, and design bases for uranium conversion systems.
• Evaluate unit operations: reaction, filtration, drying, calcination, and gas/solids handling.
• Assess scale-up risks involving heat and mass transfer, mixing, and residence time.
• Support equipment commissioning, process campaigns, sampling, and troubleshooting.
• Specify equipment sizing; support process hazard reviews.

Connaissances

Chemical process engineering

Mass/energy balances

Reaction engineering

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering or related field

Outils

Process simulation software

Description du poste

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with up to 5% match, unlimited PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and relocation assistance

Role & Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Uranium Chemical Process Engineer for an advanced nuclear fuel developer which would be a great opportunity for someone with experience in chemical process scale-up looking to further their career in nuclear fuel-cycle technology.

• Develop process flowsheets, material and energy balances, and design bases for uranium conversion systems
• Evaluate unit operations: reaction, filtration, drying, calcination, and gas/solids handling
• Assess scale-up risks involving heat and mass transfer, mixing, and residence time
• Support equipment commissioning, process campaigns, sampling, and troubleshooting
• Specify equipment sizing; support process hazard reviews

Essential Qualifications

• Process engineering experience in chemical, nuclear, fluorochemical, or other high-hazard environments
• Hands‑on lab, pilot, or demonstration-scale campaign experience; reaction engineering and mass/energy balance knowledge
• Bachelor's or master's in Chemical Engineering or related field

Bonus Qualifications

• Uranium, UF6, fluorination, oxide production, or nuclear fuel-cycle experience
• Process simulation and pilot‑plant commissioning
• Nuclear quality and configuration‑management knowledge

Equal Opportunity Employer

Averro is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.