VPSA Process Engineer

Nucor Corporation
Bethlehem, PA
Job Details


Division: Universal Industrial Gases, LLC


Location: Bethlehem, PA, United States


Other Available Locations: N/A


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.

What You'll Do:

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.
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.
  • 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.
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.

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

Nearest Major Market: AllentownNucor Corporation is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Posted 2026-04-15

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