Process Safety Engineer
8 months ago
Palm Beach Gardens
Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Competitive salary, • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Vision insurance, • Donation matching, • Employee discounts, • Opportunity for advancement, • Wellness resources Process Safety Engineer Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt About AMPERA AMPERA is redefining clean, sovereign energy with compact, ultra-safe nuclear systems that power AI, industry, and defense with zero emissions and unmatched reliability. Our modular micro-reactors combine the best of fusion and fission to deliver scalable, deployable, and inherently safe energy anywhere from AI data centers to remote or defense operations. As a rapidly growing company, AMPERA combines the agility of a startup with the mission of a global clean energy innovator. Joining us means contributing to a bold initiative to revolutionize how the world generates power through advanced nuclear design, chemical process safety, and next-generation manufacturing. Position Overview AMPERA is seeking a Process Safety Engineer to develop, implement, and oversee safety management systems across AMPERAs fuel processing, chemical handling, and reactor development operations. This individual will ensure that all experimental and industrial-scale processes comply with safety, environmental, and nuclear regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in hazard analysis (HAZOP, FMEA, LOPA), risk management, and process design for high-temperature, chemical, and nuclear environments. This position will play a key role in designing inherently safe systems that support the manufacture and operation of AMPERAs hybrid micro-reactors. Key Responsibilities • Develop and manage AMPERAs process safety program for nuclear fuel and chemical processing operations., • Conduct HAZOP, PRA, and fault tree analyses to identify and mitigate potential hazards., • Design and implement safety systems for chemical reactors, fuel processing equipment, and thermal systems., • Review P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and control logic to ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards., • Coordinate with engineering teams to design intrinsically safe systems, containment strategies, and emergency response protocols., • Support regulatory compliance efforts under DOE, NRC, OSHA, and EPA frameworks., • Develop safety documentation including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Process Safety Information (PSI), and Safety Analysis Reports (SAR)., • Lead root-cause analyses for incidents or near-misses and implement corrective actions., • Train personnel in chemical handling, radiation protection, and emergency response best practices. Qualifications • B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related field., • 510 years of experience in process safety, chemical plant operations, or nuclear facility safety management., • Strong knowledge of process safety standards (OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, NRC 10 CFR 830)., • Experience performing safety analysis for high-temperature, high-pressure, or radiological systems., • Familiarity with HAZOP, LOPA, FMEA, and PRA methodologies., • Working knowledge of chemical process control systems and industrial instrumentation., • Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills., • U.S. citizenship or eligibility for security clearance may be required. What We Offer • Competitive salary, • Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Life/AD&D and 401(k)., • Opportunity to pioneer advanced nuclear fuel technologies driving the next generation of clean energy., • Collaborative, mission-driven environment that fosters technical excellence and innovation., • Career advancement potential as AMPERA expands its fuel development and reactor manufacturing programs.