Process Safety Engineer

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:

• 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- 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- 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.