VPSA Process Engineer

Fisher & Ludlow Div Of Harris Steel Ltd.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Universal Industrial Gases, LLC. (UIG) in Bethlehem, PA, is seeking a VPSA Process Engineer to design and support VPSA projects and proposals. You will develop process designs, run simulations, and prepare PFDs and HMBs for air separation systems.

The role requires a B.S. in Chemical Engineering with at least five years in VPSA, strong MS Office skills, and excellent communication. Travel up to 20% and collaboration with customers and suppliers are expected.

Qualifications

• 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 (HMB).
• Working knowledge of Process Equipment sizing, materials selection and utilities requirements.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with MS Office.
• Effective written and verbal communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop process engineering designs and specifications for VPSA projects and proposals.
• Perform process simulations and calculations; write process specifications.
• Develop PFDs and HMBs; participate in P&IDs, HAZOP, and plant start-up.
• Review vendor equipment proposals and project drawings for design criteria compliance.
• Provide process support for VPSA start-up and ongoing operations; travel up to 20%.

Skills

Process engineering

PFDs & HMB

Process simulations

Gas separation

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

M.S. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

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.

Best Benefits in the Business:

• 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

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.

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.

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