Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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, and 401(k).
- Opportunity to shape the safety framework for next-generation nuclear and chemical technologies.
- A collaborative, mission-driven culture that prioritizes innovation and operational excellence.
- Significant career advancement potential as AMPERA expands its research and manufacturing programs.
Job Tags
Full time, Remote work,