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.
• Review technical aspects of vendor equipment proposals.
• Keep current with state-of-the-art industrial gas tools, design practices, methods and concepts.

UIG is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Plant Manager for our Air Separation Unit (ASU) located at our Nucor-Yamato Steel ASU located in Blytheville, AR. This role will involve overseeing the safety, operations, and maintenance of all plant systems, ensuring production targets are met, and contributing to the continuous improvement of plant performance. The Assistant Plant Manager will work closely with key stakeholders to ensure reliable operations, efficiency, and safety compliance.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in overseeing the daily operations of the ASU, ensuring that production goals and safety standards are consistently met.
• Supervise, train, and mentor plant operators and other staff, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.
• Support in the execution of plant projects, including upgrades, equipment installations, and process optimization.
• Interprets engineering drawings, such as HMB, PID’s and PFD’s as they relate to the air separation process.
• Acts as the lead member of the Quality Control Unit. Responsible for training all facility personnel on QMS and process related procedures.

Responsibilities include:

• Actively monitor and assess plant performance to ensure optimal efficiency, functionality, and safety standards.
• Conduct rounds, surveying plant operations, grounds, and equipment. Take readings on critical systems, observe functionality, and document any abnormalities for corrective action.
• Use calibration standards, including inspection, testing, and measurement equipment, as well as calibration gas cylinders. Perform routine analytical calibrations and adjustments.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, PID’s, manuals, and documentation to support plant operations and maintenance.
• Safely execute planned maintenance tasks, ensuring equipment and systems are functioning optimally and safely.
• Ensure adherence to FDA/QMS(Quality Management System) compliance programs, following cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices), applicable procedures and UIG’s internal quality systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Actively monitor and assess plant performance to ensure optimal efficiency, functionality, and safety standards.
• Conduct rounds, surveying plant operations, grounds, and equipment. Take readings on critical systems, observe functionality, and document any abnormalities for corrective action.
• Use calibration standards, including inspection, testing, and measurement equipment, as well as calibration gas cylinders. Perform routine analytical calibrations and adjustments.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, PID’s, manuals, and documentation to support plant operations and maintenance.
• Safely execute planned maintenance tasks, ensuring equipment and systems are functioning optimally and safely.
• Ensure adherence to FDA compliance programs, following cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) and UIG’s internal quality systems.