Nucor Corporation · 1 day ago
VPSA Process Engineer
Bethlehem, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNucor Corporation is North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, known for its innovative sustainability practices. The VPSA Process Engineer will develop process engineering designs for Vacuum Pressure Swing Adsorption projects and provide support for start-up and ongoing operations.
IndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMiningRecycling
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Willingness to travel up to 20%
Excellent computer and Microsoft Office Software skills
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as effective problem-solving skills
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability Insurance
401K and Roth accounts
Profit sharing
Pay-for-performance bonuses
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Stock program
Scholarships
Company
Nucor Corporation
Nucor Corporation steel production company that provides a diverse range of steel and steel products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.4MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-11-14Grant· $0.4M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Leon J. Topalian
Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer
Stephen Laxton
Chief Financial Officer
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