William Hix, Pe
About William Hix, Pe
William Hix is a Process Engineer with extensive experience in process engineering and radiological confinement engineering. He has worked for notable organizations including Bechtel Corporation, ITER Organization, and Northvolt, and holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Tech and an M.S. in Energy Policy and Climate from Johns Hopkins University.
Work at Northvolt
William Hix has been employed at Northvolt as a Process Engineer since 2020. In this role, he specializes in the calcination process involved in the production of battery cathode active materials. His work contributes to Northvolt's mission of producing sustainable batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions.
Previous Experience in Process Engineering
Prior to his current position, William Hix worked at Bechtel Corporation in various roles. He served as a Senior Process Engineer from 2015 to 2016 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area and again from 2016 to 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. His experience also includes a role as a Process Engineer at AREVA NP from 2008 to 2011 and as a Process Engineer II - Long Term Delegate from 2011 to 2013 in Germany.
Radiological Confinement Engineering Background
William Hix has extensive experience in radiological confinement engineering. He worked as a Radiological Confinement Engineer at the ITER Organization for one year from 2018 to 2019 in France. This role complemented his process engineering skills and added to his diverse engineering background.
Education and Expertise
William Hix earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Tech, completing his studies from 2003 to 2008. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Energy Policy and Climate from Johns Hopkins University, where he studied from 2017 to 2021. His academic background supports his expertise in both process engineering and energy policy.
International Work Experience
William Hix has worked internationally, gaining experience in both France and Germany. His roles in these countries have provided him with a diverse perspective on engineering practices and challenges in different regulatory environments. This international experience enhances his capabilities in process and radiological confinement engineering.