Assistant Plant Manager - Brandenburg, KY

Nucor • Brandenburg, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

UIG is currently seeking an Air Separation Unit (ASU) Assistant Plant Manager for our Nucor Steel Brandenburg ASU located in Brandenburg, KY. This role will involve overseeing the operations, maintenance, and safety 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 the Plant Manager and other key stakeholders to ensure reliable operations, efficiency, and safety compliance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in an operations, technical, or management role within a continuous process plant.
• Knowledge of industry safety regulations and operational best practices.
• General knowledge of electrical and instrumentation equipment and control systems in a process plant environment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or technical school certification is preferred.
• Industrial gas industry experience preferred.
• Experience with tools and equipment necessary for repairing and replacing mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment.
• Experience working independently to troubleshoot, diagnose, and solve issues with process and plant equipment.
• Experience leading teammates.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that safety is a core value for all team members by promoting a safe work environment and safe work practices through leading by example.
• Assist the Plant Manager 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 the Plant Manager in the execution of plant projects, including upgrades, equipment installations, and process optimization.
• Interpret engineering drawings, such as HMB, PID’s and PFD’s as they relate to the air separation process.
• Act as the lead member of the Quality Control Unit. Responsible for training all facility personnel on QMS and process related procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• 401K and Roth accounts
• Profit sharing
• Pay-for-performance bonuses
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Stock program
• Scholarships
• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED