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Nucor

VPSA Process Engineer

Bethlehem, PA · On-site

... supplier and operator of air separation plants and related equipment and services, based in ... and third-party clients 24/7 with tonnage quantities of oxygen, nitrogen and argon as well as ...

Howmet Aerospace

Quality Technician (3rd Shift)

Dover, NJ · On-site

$26 - $30/hr

Howmet Engines is a world-class producer of aero engine and industrial gas turbine components ... Understand and interpret product criteria, activity instructions, and business operating procedures.

Colgate-Palmolive Company

Data Engineer

Piscataway, NJ · On-site

$96K - $137K/yr

... operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and ... treat cost as a first-class engineering concern.Implement pipelines to platform standards ...

Colgate-Palmolive Company

Data Engineer

Piscataway, NJ

$96K - $137K/yr

... operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and ... a first-class engineering concern. * Implement pipelines to platform standards -- branching ...

Monitise

Senior Cloud Platform Engineer

Berkeley Heights, NJ · On-site

$110K - $186K/yr

... third-party developers, and an ecosystem with over 220 apps. Our platform powers merchants of all ... Competency in data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and software design. * Aptitude for ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for third class operating engineer in Washington, NJ is $93,957.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,300.00 and $106,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Third Class Operating Engineer vs Second Class Operating Engineer?

AspectThird Class Operating EngineerSecond Class Operating Engineer
CredentialsRequires a Third Class license, often with specific experienceRequires a Second Class license, more extensive experience and testing
Work EnvironmentOperates boilers, pumps, and HVAC systems in buildings or facilitiesHandles larger or more complex systems, often in industrial or larger commercial settings
Employer & IndustryCommonly employed in commercial buildings, hospitals, and schoolsFound in industrial plants, large commercial facilities, and power plants

The main difference between a Third Class Operating Engineer and a Second Class Operating Engineer lies in their licensing requirements, scope of work, and the complexity of systems they operate. Second Class licenses permit handling larger and more complex equipment, often in industrial settings, while Third Class licenses are suitable for smaller systems in commercial buildings.

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VPSA Process Engineer

Nucor

Bethlehem, PA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Nucor rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 138 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

226th of 536 rated manufacturers

Job description

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.
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
  • Parental Leave
  • Low-cost medical, dental, vision after 30 days
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • Company matching 401(k) plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan - we match 10% of your purchase

Go to https://nucor.com/careers#benefits to learn more!
What You'll Do:
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.
  • Foreign language capability: Spanish, Chinese

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 - and a drug - free workplace

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Nucor Corporation is an American producer of steel and related products based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is the largest steel producer in the United States, the largest "mini-mill" steelmaker (i.e. it uses electric arc furnaces to melt scrap steel as opposed to blast furnaces to melt iron), and the biggest recycler of scrap in North America. As of 2021, Nucor was the 15th-largest steel producer in the world.

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Primary metal manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

1905

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