UIG - ASU Plant Manager- Huger, SC
Nucor Corporation

Job Info

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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 also 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 Air Separation (ASU) Plant Manager located at our (new) Nucor Steel/Berkeley County ASUin Huger SC.
The responsibilities of the position for overall management of all site operation activities, including customer relations, onsite
distribution management, and ASU operating performance including management of production rates and product quality
parameters, on-stream performance, efficiency, operating budget, and achievement of safety, FDA, quality, and environmental
objectives. The Plant Manager for a new facility will ideally be hired in advance of initial plant startup and will play a key role in
local staffing decisions, operations staff training, and commissioning and startup of the new facility.

1. Lead and train the assigned plant operations and management teammates; Teammates will include a full operating staffalong with an ASU plant manager, assistant plant manager and I&E support. The plant will operate and remain staffed24/7/365.
2. Be the key contact for continuing communication with customers to coordinate plant production and maintenanceactivities to meet customer needs and onsite 3rd party terminal needs.
3. Evaluation of current process conditions and implementation of plant loading plans.
4. 24-hour on-call responsibility.
5. Lead continuous improvement of all applicable safety, environmental, quality and compliance programs.
6. Member of quality control unit (QCU)

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 managerin an ASU environment.

Experience in Air Separation - Including an advanced understanding and hands-on experience of the operation andmaintenance 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 Officesuite.

Experience with Mechanical and Electrical Instrumentation - Candidate should understand electrical principals in practicalsituations involving the operation and repair of complex electrical devices typically found on air separation plants andshould possess good skills in mechanical system maintenance including implementation and ongoing review ofmaintenance 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.

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

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