UIG - ASU Plant Manager - Darlington SC

Fisher & Ludlow Div Of Harris Steel Ltd.; Darlington (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Facility Manager for a new Air Separation Plant in Darlington, SC. This pivotal role involves overseeing all operational activities, ensuring safety and efficiency while managing production rates and quality. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in air separation processes, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Join a company that values innovation and teamwork, where your contributions will directly impact the success of the facility and the satisfaction of its customers. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a new facility and make a meaningful difference in the industry.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Pay-for-performance bonuses

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of managerial experience in an ASU environment is required.
• Hands-on experience with cryogenic air separation plants is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage site operations, customer relations, and production performance.
• Lead training and staffing decisions for plant operations.

Skills

Management in ASU environment

Air Separation operation and maintenance

Mechanical and Electrical Instrumentation

Troubleshooting and diagnostics

Tools

MS Office Suite

Automation software

Control system programming

Job description

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Location: Darlington, SC, United States

Welcome to Nucor

Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Benefits: Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Basic Job Functions:

Universal Industrial Gases, Inc. (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.

UIG is currently seeking an Air Separation (ASU) Plant Facility Manager located at our (new) Nucor Darlington ASU located in Darlington County SC. (NSSC)

The responsibilities of the position include overall management of all site operation activities, including customer relations, onsite distribution management, and ASU operating performance. This includes management of production rates and product quality parameters, on-stream performance, efficiency, operating budget, and achievement of safety, FDA, quality, and environmental objectives.

The Facility Manager for a new facility will ideally be hired in advance of initial plant startup and will play a key role in local staffing decisions, operations staff training, and commissioning and startup of the new facility.

Lead and train the assigned plant operations and management teammates; Teammates will include a full operating staff along with an ASU plant manager, assistant plant manager, and I&E support. The plant will operate and remain staffed 24/7/365.

Be the key contact for continuing communication with customers to coordinate plant production and maintenance activities to meet customer needs and onsite 3rd party terminal needs.

Evaluation of current process conditions and implementation of plant loading plans.

24-hour on-call responsibility.

Lead continuous improvement of all applicable safety, environmental, quality and compliance programs.

Member of quality control unit (QCU).

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ten years’ experience working as a manager/assistant manager in an ASU environment.
• Experience in Air Separation – Including an advanced understanding and hands-on experience of the operation and maintenance of cryogenic air separation plants and associated equipment and technologies.
• Experience with the various software systems used at an UIGI air separation plant, including, but not limited to MS Office suite.
• Experience with Mechanical and Electrical Instrumentation - Candidate should understand electrical principles in practical situations involving the operation and repair of complex electrical devices typically found on air separation plants and should possess good skills in mechanical system maintenance including implementation and ongoing review of maintenance programs and asset management tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the use and maintenance of the tools and equipment necessary for repairing and replacing mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment.
• Experience in standard automation software, control system programming, and human machine interface (HMI).
• Experience working independently to troubleshoot, diagnose & solve issues with process and plant equipment; and to develop and rapidly implement corrective actions.
• Experience training teammates on plant operations, quality control procedures and the proper techniques of instrument calibration and maintenance.
• Experience in water treatment technology and the principles of industrial refrigeration systems.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug-free workplace