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BASF Senior Technology Engineer, Care Chemicals, BASF - Geismar, LA in Geismar, Louisiana
Now hiring! Senior Technology Engineer
Who Are We?
As the leading global chemical supplier for the personal care, home care, industrial and institutional cleaning industries, and technical applications in the agrochemical industry, BASF Care Chemicals is focused on partnering with customers to create innovative solutions with great speed and agility to meet the current and future needs of society in a more sustainable way. We are proud to contribute to the long-term success of our customers’ brands by offering a broad range of products and concepts such as common household items, like cosmetics, detergents and cleaners, as well as industrial products and processes like crop protection, rubber belts, hoses, concrete, and metal plating.
At Care Chemicals, we not only care about supporting our customers and achieving strong business results; we care about our team members. We aim to create a motivating, inspiring and inclusive work environment where all team members feel supported, heard and developed. Being part of our team means showing up every day to work collaboratively across functions to win for the overall success of the team. We value bringing diverse perspectives and backgrounds together to stretch our teams to think differently, challenge the status quo and problem solve for the greater good of our customers and society.
Where the Chemistry Happens...
As a member of the Surfactants Technology Team, you will leverage and develop your in-depth technical knowledge, and apply it to your work and management of capital projects, reliability improvements, PSM activities, especially around MOC, safety reviews, and process safety information. You will assist the Daily Operations Team (DOT) in technical troubleshooting and participate in weekend on-call rotation. You will participate in the coordination of production, maintenance, technology improvements, health and safety, ecology, quality assurance, and work closely with DOT members in a high-performance fast-paced Team Environment insupportof the Care Chemicals business.
Come, be a part of our team and create Care chemistry with us.
Formula for Success...
Leveraging your education, strong process engineering foundation and extensive professional experience as a subject matter expert within a chemical/petrochemical or manufacturing environment, you will plan, scope, and implement capital projects within the constraints of an operating plant.
You will manage multiple high-complexity projects ranging from $100K to $5M or more in capital spending, and complete Management of Change documentation regarding capital projects and process improvement.
Your stronginterpersonalskills will be valued as you effectively interact with the Daily Operations Team (DOT), DailySupportTeam (DST), multiple disciplines in Technical Engineering Services (TES), TechnologySupportTeams (TST), and Global Technology Team (EMT).
Your strong technical skills will be essential as you help troubleshoot problems in the different manufacturing areas andsupportProduction Engineers to optimize unit operations.
Successfully engaging across the organization, you will work with global Technology & Operations to develop and deliver scope, safety concepts, schedule, and project cost estimates for strategic capacity increase, cost savings, reliability, and safety improvement projects
If you have...
A Bachelor’s degree and or advanced degree in an Engineering discipline preferably Chemical Engineering.
Experience within a chemical manufacturing environment as a technology engineer, process engineer and or production engineer with a minimum of 5 years experience preferred
Experience with Aspen ,HYSYS is a plus
Strong technical and troubleshooting skills.
Create your own chemistry with you@BASF
At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF . We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
Just some of the many benefits we offer include:
Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!
About us
As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!
At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.
Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF
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