Chemical Engineer

GEM Technologies, Inc.•Oak Ridge, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The role involves providing process design support to the Mechanical Project Design group and the Lithium Processing Facility Project at the Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant. Support includes participation in designs ranging from scope definition, feasibility and conceptual studies, and preliminary/detailed designs. Tasks include flowsheet development (block diagrams, process flow diagrams, and P&IDs), analyses and calculations, and reports/studies and Process Descriptions preparation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience.
Must be a United States (U.S.) citizen.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.