Process Engineer: Decarbonization & Digital Twin

Fisher & Ludlow Div Of Harris Steel Ltd.; Louisiana, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K and Profit sharing

Job summary

Nucor is seeking a Senior Chemical/Energy Engineer to lead advanced process development for decarbonization and Direct Reduction Iron (DRI) projects. You will design, analyze, and optimize chemical processes, develop digital twin models, and drive improvements using state-of-the-art simulation tools.

Responsibilities include leading HAZOP studies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Energy Engineering and 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience designing and optimizing chemical processes for hydrogen-rich gas streams.
• Experience with decarbonization, digital twins, and process simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead process development for decarbonization and Direct Reduction Iron (DRI) processes.
• Develop digital twin models for Tenova HYL technology used in DRI making.
• Design and optimize control strategies, mass and energy balances for complex systems.
• Ensure compliance with ASME, TEMA, API codes and safety programs.

Skills

Process optimization

Thermodynamics

Hydrogen-rich gas analysis

Safety and compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Energy Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

Aspen HYSYS

ProMax

HAZOP methodology

Job description

Nucor is seeking a Senior Chemical/Energy Engineer to lead advanced process development for decarbonization and Direct Reduction Iron (DRI) projects. You will design, analyze, and optimize chemical processes, develop digital twin models, and drive improvements using state-of-the-art simulation tools.

Responsibilities include leading HAZOP studies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.