Assistant Plant Manager - Brandenburg, KY

Assistant Plant Manager - Brandenburg, KY

Date: May 21, 2026

Location: Brandenburg, KY, US, 40108

Company: Nucor

Job Details Division: Universal Industrial Gases, LLC Location: Brandenburg, KY, United States Other Available Locations: N/A

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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.

What You'll Do

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.

• 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.

What You'll Bring

High School Diploma or GED. Associate's degree or technical school certification is preferred. Experience in an operations, technical, or management role within a continuous process plant. Industrial gas industry experience preferred. 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 Have 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.

Why UIG 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 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 Employer and a drug-free workplace

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