Operations Manager Chemical Jobs in Worcester, MA

AT Process Technologies (ATP) is a pioneering manufacturing company focused on the development and deployment of modular energetics production plants. Using breakthrough chemistry and automation that operates continuously and generates little to no waste, ATP is expanding energetics production to meet the munitions demands of the US and Allies safely, rapidly, and cost effectively.

AT Process Technologies (ATP) is a pioneering manufacturing company focused on the development and deployment of modular energetics production plants. Using breakthrough chemistry and automation that operates continuously and generates little to no waste, ATP is expanding energetics production to meet the munitions demands of the US and Allies safely, rapidly, and cost effectively.

Summary

We are seeking a chemical engineer to work on the piloting and scale-up of our energetics manufacturing . This role is at the center end of ATP's scaling plans: you will manage the critical process for detailed designs of our manufacturing facilities. Your task will be to design and execute experiments, complete engineering designs, and manage projects that de-risk scale up. This position is highly independent, hands-on, and involves hands-on pilot plant engineering work, simulation and design work, interfacing with external vendors and contractors, and managing our supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute critical pilot plant experiments generating reliable, actionable data for reaction and unit-operation design and scale-up.

• Review and produce material and energy balances, block flow diagrams, P&ID drawing sets, for internal cost modeling and external equipment vendors

• Interface with the mechanical engineering team to manage hardware design requirements for our pilot plant operations

• Manage aspects of large-scale equipment procurement, raw material procurement, combining external negotiation with a knowledge of the technical and economic requirements

• Lead HAZOP analyses with our process design and automation team to define safety SOPs and controls narratives

Required Qualifications

• B.S., M.S., or PhD in Chemical Engineer, Process Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a similar field

• 5+ years of professional experience in chemical engineering from pilot to production scale

• High proficiency with chemical engineering practices: reaction engineering, simulation, material and energy balances, drafting and reviewing P&IDs, experience with chemical plant procurement and construction

• Basic analytical chemistry experience (NMR, HPLC, GC-MS, FTIR)

• Strong problem-solving skill

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with continuous-flow manufacturing

• Prior experience developing with nitration chemistries, including hazardous or toxic material handling.

• Prior experience with hazardous operations and safety reviews

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs

• U.S. Person and ability to obtain a security clearance

• Ability to work on-site and travel as needed

ITAR Requirements

This position requires access to information and technology protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To conform to these regulations, applicants must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 CFR § 120.62, which includes (i) U.S. citizens or nationals, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent residents (green card holders), (iii) refugees under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylees under 8 U.S.C. § 1158.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AT Process Technologies is 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, disability, or protected veteran status

Reasonable Accommodation

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact careers@atp.us.

E-Verify

AT Process Technologies participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees.

Compensation Range: $135K - $180K