Lead, Waste & Recovery at X-energy

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Dec, 25

Salary

170775.0

Posted On

27 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Chemical Engineering, Waste Management, Nuclear Fuel Fabrication, Engineering Principles, Waste Treatment, Waste Monitoring, Permitting, Lean Manufacturing, Chemical Processing Equipment, Wastewater Treatment, Nondestructive Assay, Project Management, Documentation, Team Leadership, Professional Development

Industry

Nuclear Electric Power Generation

Description

X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. All applications will be submitted via our company career page, www.x-energy.com/careers/. We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process. If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us. Job Description This position provides management support to the group that is responsible for developing methods to process and disposition all waste streams generated by the TRISO-X Facility, a nuclear fuel fabrication facility being designed to manufacture TRISO coated-particle-based fuel forms. This includes directing the work of individual contributors on the team, supporting the management of resource and organizational needs of the Waste & Recovery team. This role will also support design, licensing, construction, and operation of the TRISO-X Facility. Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities: Support the execution of developing methods to process and disposition all waste streams generated by the TRISO-X Facility, a nuclear fuel fabrication facility being designed to manufacture TRISO coated-particle-based fuel forms using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program / project requirements. Waste packaging. Waste shipment. Waste treatment. Wastewater holding tanks. Wastewater sampling. Wastewater treatment. Waste monitoring and surveying. Interface with and provide support to waste permitting. Work with commercial nondestructive assay equipment (NDA) manufacturers to develop/procure/implement NDA systems to support disposition of waste streams potentially contaminated with low enriched uranium. Create and continually update a master list of all waste streams in the TRISO-X Facility. Support the design and licensing of the TRISO-X Facility. Supports with the management of the utilization of engineering resources across multiple projects and ensures qualified engineers are performing assigned work. Lead design cycle sprints and provide direction to ensure the convergence of efforts of engineering team members, partners, and suppliers to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality engineering work products are on schedule and within budget as defined by the Project leadership. May manage Waste & Recovery staff by ensuring staff are meeting expectations and promoting staff professional development. Influences and supports the development of strategy, methodology and technical tools for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and policy formulation. Work within a multidisciplinary engineering team to create the next generation nuclear reactor technologies. Perform work in accordance with design control procedures, ensuring thorough documentation of work, facilitation of internal and external design reviews, and control of product design configuration data. Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication. Perform other duties as assigned by manager. Job Profile Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related discipline from an accredited university or college. Typically, seven plus years of relevant engineering after completion of undergraduate study. Graduate degrees typically count as two plus years of experience. Willing to work with hazardous materials such as low enriched uranium, nitric acid, and phenolic resin. Strong chemistry background to understand concentrations and chemical hazards present in waste streams. Knowledge of and experience with manufacturing facility design and approaches to lean manufacturing. Experience in design of chemical processing equipment or related systems. Understanding of waste permitting in the state of Tennessee. Location: 151 Lafayette Drive, Suite 300, Oak Ridge, TN Work Site Expectations: 5 days a week in office Travel: 10% Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri Compensation As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives. A reasonable estimate for this position at the level of experience required is: $135,000- $170,775 Position Job Classification Full time - Exempt Benefits X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. X Energy, LLC participates in E-Verify. Please visit the links below for more information about E-Verify and the protection of your Right to Work. Right To Work Link: If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away (e-verify.gov) E-Verify Participation Link: E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish X-energy is delivering the next generation of carbon-free energy by reinventing nuclear power. We believe in leaving a cleaner planet for our children and grandchildren, while continuing to provide sufficient and affordable power to sustain growing populations around the world. That is why we have reinvented nuclear power, with a unique combination of proven technologies and new innovations, to meet our current and future needs. Watch our Anthem here An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters X-energy does not discriminate in employment against qualified individuals on the basis of a disability, and understands its obligation to make reasonable accommodation for individuals with physical or mental impairments that qualify as a disability under the ADA and ADAAA, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the company. It is an applicant’s or employee’s responsibility to participate in this interactive process by seeking an accommodation, assisting X-energy in reviewing accommodation alternatives and providing medical certification of the need for an accommodation. Any applicant or employee who wishes to seek an accommodation under this policy should contact the Human Resources Department via email at hr@x-energy.com. Whether a requested accommodation would create an undue hardship will be determined based on the facts of each particular case.

Responsibilities

This position provides management support to the Waste & Recovery team responsible for developing methods to process and dispose of waste streams generated by the TRISO-X Facility. The role includes directing team members, managing resources, and supporting the design and operation of the facility.