NEM USA Corporation Bringing 40 New Jobs to Greenville County

NEM USA Corporation announced on Thursday it will establish its new North American center of operation in Greenville County, according to a release from the Greenville Area Development Corporation.

Over the next two years, the business plans to bring 40 new jobs to the area as it bring its operations center begins work. Fourteen workers are currently working in the area with plans to add additional staff in the next 12-24 months.

NEM, a global leader in heat recovery steam generators and industrial and utility boilers, will open just off Pelham Road at 164 Milestone Way in Greenville.

The 7,000-square-foot facility will include engineering, marketing, sales, customer support and administrative functions.

"We are pleased to establish our North American operations here in Greenville County, and we expect that doing so will allow us to significantly grow in sales, profitability and service delivery to our North American customers,” said Brad Cunic, president of NEM USA Corporation.

“The Upstate is a hub for top engineering talent and will provide an excellent home for our growing business, and we appreciate all of the support we have received from local and state officials."

Gov. Nikki Haley said NEM's decision to locate in the state shows once again that South Carolina is competitive in bringing international jobs to the Palmetto State.

With global headquarters located in Leiden, the Netherlands, NEM USA Corporation is a subsidiary of NEM B.V. and employs more than 600 professionals worldwide in seven countries, according to the release.

“NEM USA’s new North American headquarters adds to the growing list of international companies that choose to set up shop in South Carolina. International companies remain an important part of our state’s economy,” said Bobby Hitt, Secretary of Commerce, in a release.

NEM currently has more than 60 heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) in use in the United States, including two at Santee Cooper’s Iva Station in Anderson County, and serves a wide range of customers including Siemens, General Electric, Duke Energy, Florida Power & Light, and many others.

“NEM USA is yet another great example of a global company that combines world-class technology with innovative research and development choosing Greenville County to expand,” said Chris Riley, chairman of the Greenville Area Development Corporation. “We are pleased to welcome NEM USA as our newest corporate citizen, and appreciate the commitment of capital investment and creation of quality jobs in Greenville County."

Applicants for positions in procurement, logistics, sales, purchasing, IT, and chemical and structural engineering roles can review position opportunities on the company's website or submit resumes.