VPSA Process Engineer

Nucor Corporation; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Profit sharing

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Universal Industrial Gases, Inc. (UIG), a Nucor subsidiary based in Bethlehem, PA, seeks a VPSA Process Engineer to develop process designs for VPSA oxygen projects and to support startup and ongoing operations.

You will perform process simulations, develop PFDs and heat and material balances, review vendor proposals, and interface with customers and suppliers while staying current with new process technologies.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering required and MS preferred.
• Minimum five years of VPSA/adsorption experience for oxygen production.
• Experience in developing PFDs and H&MB.
• Knowledge of process equipment sizing and utility calculations.
• Proficient with MS Office; strong communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Develop process designs and specifications for VPSA projects.
• Provide process support for start-up and ongoing operations.
• Analyze costs and select optimum design cases.
• Perform process simulations and prepare data sheets.
• Develop PFDs and H&MB, participate in P&IDs, HAZOP.

Skills

Process simulations

PFDs & H&MB

Process equipment sizing

MS Office

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Master’s in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. 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.

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.

• Yearly UIG specific KPI bonus in addition to Nucor profit sharing
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays – 10 per year and 1 personal day
• Profit Sharing – 1x year payout that averages around 17% of your annual earnings
• Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year for teammates, $2,625 for spouses
• Scholarship Program – Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $5,000 per year
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Company matching 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan – we match 10% of your purchase

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.

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, adsorption systems, control valves, relief valves, manual valves, pumps, heat exchangers, tanks, pipeline measurement equipment, analyzers, silencers, and other non-cryogenic 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, VPSA 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 VPSA 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.

Must Haves:

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum five years of experience in the Vacuum Pressure Swing Adsorption industry for oxygen production. Other adsorption experience such as N2 PSA, CO2 VSA may be considered.
• 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.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Nice to Have:

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Advanced Process Control experience.

Why UIG

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.

Our Commitment to a Drug Free Workplace

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, which includes both urine and hair follicle testing.

Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace