Westinghouse Electric Company - Burr Ridge, IL
posted 4 months ago
As a Process Safety Engineer II at Westinghouse Electric, you will be part of an innovative team dedicated to providing clean energy solutions. This role is situated within Fauske & Associates, LLC (FAI), a company recognized for its expertise in nuclear and chemical reactor safety. Located in Burr Ridge, Illinois, FAI has been a leader in the field since 1980, offering specialized services that reflect a deep commitment to safety and environmental protection. Your primary responsibility will be to provide direct engineering support to operations, focusing on reactive chemical hazards and process safety. You will engage with clients to understand their project needs and develop tailored solutions to address their process safety challenges. In this position, you will analyze and develop proposals, renew business opportunities, and contribute to strategic planning efforts. You will design and execute experimental techniques to gather thermal data for reactive materials, analyze the resulting data, and perform engineering calculations. Your recommendations will guide clients in sizing emergency relief systems and assessing the thermal stability of self-reactive chemicals. Additionally, you will be responsible for technical writing, ensuring that experimental and calculational results are communicated clearly and professionally. Training users on the operation of calorimeters and supporting quality program implementations such as ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 will also be part of your role. You will have the opportunity to contribute to marketing efforts by writing blogs and newsletter articles, while continuously seeking opportunities for process improvements and cost savings. A commitment to safety will be paramount in your daily activities.