ASU Operations Support Lead

Basic Job Functions:

BACKGROUND: 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 industrial gas field engineer who will be responsible for safely supporting new and existing operating facilities located in North America. The responsibility of the position is to assist ASU managers, operators and technicians with ASU operations, project support, teammate mentoring, outage planning, spare part procurement, troubleshooting and all other support services associated with gas and cryogenic machinery. Additionally, the field engineer may be asked to assist in safety, FDA, quality, and environmental objectives.
Duties include, but not limited to:
1. Assist plant and facility managers with complex mechanical and electrical problem resolution.
2. Key member of operations and an interface between plant personnel, vendors, contractors, and others during repairs, plant turnarounds (TAR’s).
3. Mentor less experienced operators, technicians, and managers at UIG facilities.
4. Assist project managers for small and large plant projects at existing plants.
5. A key member of the commissioning and startup teams for new projects
6. 24-hour on-call responsibility.
7. Member of quality control unit (QCU) if working at a specific plant site.

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/manager in an ASU environment.
• Experience in Air Separation – Including an advanced understanding and firsthand 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 principals 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.