Nucor Corporation

VPSA Process Engineer

Nucor Corporation • $90K — $120K *
Bethlehem, PA 18017In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Chemical Engineering required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in the Vacuum Pressure Swing Adsorption (VPSA) industry.
  • Proficient in developing Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Heat and Material Balances.
  • Knowledgeable in Process Equipment and Line Sizing, material selection, and Utility calculations.
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office and effective communication.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze costs and benefits to select optimal process designs.
  • Perform simulations, write specifications, and provide accurate process data for various equipment.
  • Develop Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Heat and Material Balances.
  • Participate in P&ID development, safety assessments, and plant commissioning.
  • Ensure project phases are completed on schedule and within budget.
  • Review vendor equipment proposals for technical compliance.
  • Interface with customers and suppliers, providing necessary process support.

Benefits

  • Part of a global company with a stable presence in the industrial gases sector.
  • Opportunity to contribute to innovative air separation technologies.
  • Work in an environment prioritizing safety and continuous improvement.
  • Collaboration with experienced professionals in the field.
  • Potential for professional development in advanced process control and engineering practices.
Full Job Description
Job Details

Division: Universal Industrial Gases, LLC

Location: Bethlehem, PA, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

What You'll Do:

Immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position

UIG is currently seeking a VPSA Process Engineer. The Process Engineer will be primarily responsible for developing process engineering designs and specifications for UIG Vacuum Pressure Swing Adsorption (VPSA) projects and commercial proposals. The Process Engineer will also provide Process support for the start-up and ongoing operations of the VPSAs. Responsibilities include:

  • Analyze costs and benefits of various process solutions and select optimum design cases for the system and the equipment.
  • Perform process simulations and calculations, write process specifications, and provide accurate process data to support compressors, air chiller, adsorption systems, distillation columns, cold boxes, control valves, relief valves, manual valves, pumps, heat exchangers, tanks, pipeline measurement equipment, analyzers, silencers, cooling towers, and other air separation equipment components specifications and purchasing.
  • Develop Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), and Heat and Material Balances (H&MB).
  • Participate in P&IDs development, HAZOP, plant commissioning and start-up, technical risk analysis, safety and environmental assessments and documentation, ASU troubleshooting and investigations.
  • Ensure successful completion of assigned project phases on schedule and within budget.
  • Review technical aspects of vendor equipment proposals.
  • Review and check project specific drawings and data sheets to ensure compliance with design criteria and standards.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of process performance test specification for air separation plants.
  • Interface with customers and suppliers as required.
  • Stay current with new process technologies.
  • Keep current with state-of-the-art industrial gas tools, design practices, methods and concepts.
  • Assist in development of department best practices, processes, procedures, tools, as well as standard specifications and data sheets.
  • Collect and maintain Lessons Learned log and assist with the company continuous improvement effort.
  • Provide process support for the start-up and ongoing operations of the VPSAs.
  • Willingness to travel up to 20%


Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Must Haves:

  • B.S. in Chemical Engineering.
  • Minimum five years of experience in the Vacuum Pressure Swing Adsorption industry.
  • Experience in the development of Process Flow Diagram (PFDs) and Heat and Material Balances.
  • Working knowledge of Process Equipment and Line Sizing, material selection and calculating Utility requirements.
  • Excellent computer and Microsoft Office Software skills.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as effective problem-solving skills


Nice to Have:

  • Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience in the Vacuum Pressure Swing Adsorption industry.
  • Advanced Process Control experience.
  • Foreign language capability: Spanish, Chinese


Why UIG:

Universal Industrial Gases, LLC. (UIG) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nucor and a well-established, global engineer, constructor, supplier and operator of air separation plants and related equipment and services, based in Bethlehem, PA. UIG owns and operates production plants across the USA which supply both Nucor steel sites and third-party clients 24/7 with tonnage quantities of oxygen, nitrogen and argon as well as exporting liquid cryogenic products by road tanker.

About Nucor Corporation

Nucor Corporation is engaged in the manufacture and sale of steel and steel products. The Company operates in two business segments: steel mills and steel products. Principal products from the steel mills segment include hot-rolled steel and cold-rolled steel. Steel mills segment’s hot-rolled steel products include angles, rounds, flats, channels, sheet, wide-flange beams, pilings, billets, blooms, beam blanks and plate. Principal products from the steel products segment include steel joists and joist girders, steel deck, cold finished steel, steel fasteners, metal building systems and light gauge steel framing. In March 2008, Nucor Corporation completed the acquisition of SHV North America Corporation, which owns 100% of The David J. Joseph Company (DJJ) and related affiliates. In April 2008, Nucor Corporation completed the acquisition of substantially all the assets of Metal Recycling Services Inc. MRS will operate under the name, Metal Recycling Services, LLC.

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Learn more about Nucor Corporation
Size
28,800 employees
Market Cap
$35.2 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$721.4 million
Founded
1940
5 Year Trend
+17.6%
Revenue
$20.1 billion
NASDAQ
NUE
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