Process Systems Engineer

Oak Ridge National Laboratory•Oak Ridge, TN

22h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Process Systems Engineer to provide process design and system engineering support to develop, design, implement and provide operations support for a variety of process systems supported by the Target Development Engineering and Operations Section. This position resides in the Target Engineering Group in the Neutron Technologies Division, Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Our group is responsible for activities supporting both new designs (e.g, Proton Power Upgrade Project, Heavy Water Recombination) and modifications to existing technical component utility systems which support neutron production and neutron beam instrument systems. This position reports to the Target Engineering Group Leader in the Target Development, Engineering and Operations Section.

Requirements

BS in chemical engineering, nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering or closely related field
Five or more years of relevant engineering design experience after degree
Demonstrated experience working with process cooling and ventilation systems
Demonstrated experience with thermodynamics, fluids, heat transfer, materials, systems controls and mechanics

Nice To Haves

MS in chemical engineering, nuclear engineering or mechanical engineering
Familiarity with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and ASME B31 Pressure Piping Codes
Experience designing systems for operation in radiological environments
Experience with reactor &/or non-reactor nuclear facilities design, construction, test and checkout and operations
Experience with activated systems, high purity water cooling systems, inert gas handling and distribution systems, and off-gas treatment system is also desirable

Responsibilities

Support fabrication, commissioning, operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of the unique complex water and gas utility systems.
Maintain the process design basis documents for the system (e.g., P&IDs, PFDs, mechanical drawings, calculations, operating procedures, applicable parts of the documented hazard and accident analyses, vendor submittments) and act as the design authority for assigned systems.
Work with Operations and Maintenance staff to ensure reliable operations of all Target Systems.
Support the Reliability Program by providing system and component information to the Reliability Engineer as required (e.g. system health reports, critical spares, etc.).
Specify and procure system spare components and ensure integration into the asset management program.
Produce accurate and concise technical reports and represent SNS at conferences and/or workshops as appropriate.
Prepare presentations for and respond to recommendations from technical design reviews and advisory committees.
Evaluate system performance, identify operational trends and support corrections to off-normal operations and accurately communicate technical status and performance to ORNL management.
Act as the Technical Approver (TA) for procurement of new, replacement or upgraded system equipment.
Ensure consistency between the design basis and requirements, the system documentation and the physical configuration.
Develop and approve design changes to systems per NTD procedures.
Develop and maintain long-term plans for system maintenance and upgrades.
Enhance the technical/professional skills of others through active mentoring and training.
Comply with ORNL environment, safety, health, radiation control, and quality program requirements.
Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.