Standard Nuclear · 4 weeks ago
Chemical Operator
Oak Ridge, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expStandard Nuclear is a company focused on chemical processing and materials production operations. The Chemical Operator will support these operations by operating and maintaining equipment used in sol-gel processing and chemical dissolution systems, ensuring consistent production output while adhering to safety and quality standards.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyNuclear
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Operate equipment used in sol-gel processing, including mixers, vibratory pumps, wash systems, heating/drying units, and filtration systems
Prepare chemical solutions by measuring, mixing, and adjusting feed components according to established procedures
Support dissolution processes involving powders, aqueous solutions, and controlled chemical reactions
Perform washing steps using oxide solutions and rinsing equipment to clean or condition material batches
Handle chemical powders, solutions, and liquid waste streams following approved safety practices
Monitor process parameters, system pressures, solution levels, temperatures, and flow rates
Document batch data, equipment readings, and process deviations accurately
Conduct routine cleaning, equipment resets, and system preparation between production runs
Operate pumps, valves, pneumatic systems, heaters, furnaces, filtration modules, and separation equipment
Perform basic troubleshooting on mechanical and chemical processing systems
Assist maintenance or engineering staff with system adjustments, repairs, or calibration activities
Follow all Standard Nuclear environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) requirements, including hazardous material handling and PPE protocols
Maintain accurate records in accordance with quality assurance procedures
Support internal audits, inspections, and readiness reviews
Adhere strictly to written procedures and report any deviations or safety concerns immediately
Train across multiple chemical processing areas to provide operational flexibility
Support production operations across Standard Nuclear’s Oak Ridge facilities as needed
Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams to improve process consistency and efficiency
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in chemical processing, industrial manufacturing, or mechanical/process operations
Ability to safely handle powders, solutions, pumps, mixers, and industrial processing equipment
Familiarity with basic chemical handling and general industrial safety practices
Comfortable working with wash solutions, liquid waste systems, and cleaning processes
Ability to follow detailed procedures and record accurate operational data
Ability to lift 50 lbs., work at heights, and work in environments involving heat, noise, or odors
Ability to work in controlled or restricted areas with required PPE
Preferred
Experience in sol-gel processing, wet chemistry, or materials processing
Prior work with reactors, mixing systems, dry/wet separation equipment, or filtration modules
Experience in plant start-up, new equipment commissioning, or scale-up environments
Exposure to regulated operations (NQA-1, ISO, cGMP, etc.)
Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement familiarity
Benefits
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Disability and Life Insurance
401K Plan
Paid Time Off, Holidays
Company
Standard Nuclear
Standard Nuclear is a reactor-agnostic producer of TRISO nuclear fuel.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$46.5MKey Investors
Decisive Point
2025-06-11Series A· $42M
2024-10-14Seed· $4.5M
Leadership Team
Kurt Terrani
Chief Executive Officer
Keeley Marrocco
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-12-09
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