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BASF Operations Engineer in Seneca, South Carolina
Now hiring! Operations Engineer
Seneca, SC
We are looking for an Operations Engineer to join our Catalyst team in Seneca, SC.
Come create chemistry with us!
BASF’s Catalysts division is the global market leader in catalyst technologies. The division develops and produces mobile emissions catalysts as well as process catalysts and offers precious metals trading, recycling and related products and services.
We are seeking a professional like you to support the day-to-day operation of your assigned production area, providing technical assistance in executing the required production plan. You will own Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Equipment Procedures (EP’s) and Batch Instructions, lead troubleshooting efforts, and interact with Operations, Maintenance, and other operational support personnel. You will generate and complete MOCs and provide operational forecasts to other business units to enable transparency and commercial decision making.
The Seneca, SC Plant is a specialty chemical catalysts manufacturing and precious metals refining facility. The Operations Engineer is responsible for supporting the daily operations of their assigned production area.
BASF's Catalysts division, headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey, is the world's leading supplier of environmental and process catalysts. The group employs more than 5,000, with over 30 manufacturing sites worldwide.
As a global division of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany, Catalysts offers exceptional expertise in the development of technologies that protect the air we breathe, produce the fuels that power our world and ensure efficient production of a wide variety of chemicals, plastics and other products including advanced battery materials.
As a Operations Engineer, you create chemistry by...
Providing guidance and input to the achievement and development of plant goals, objectives, and operational budgets. Also, contributing to the achievement of production goals while meeting established standards of Safety, Efficiency Quality, Cost and Environmental Protection.
Providing technical support and troubleshooting expertise to Daily Operational Team for plant problems that occur and will closely monitor the process conditions and provide technical support and feedback to the Operations team.
Driving standardization across shifts and optimization of operating costs; partner with other site/area functions for standardization and best practice sharing across the site, as well as supporting BASF metal control practices to ensure customer lot integrity and to minimize precious metal loss.
Working closely with other support groups like Maintenance to ensure that proper priorities are placed on items in the Maintenance backlog and will interface with suppliers, customers, and vendors as needed to maintain plant operation.
Driving your leadership in root cause failure analysis for production, EHS, and quality Incidents.
Driving the optimization of scheduled and unscheduled downtime and overall cycle time improvements (Asset Effectiveness and AE tools) and will allow you to assist the department in the coordination, planning, and executing of shutdown or turnaround work including maintenance and capital activities
If you...
Education in Chemical Engineering is preffered.
Previous experience in a chemical/refining or similar manufacturing environment.
Experiences with Lean / Six-Sigma and demonstrated continuous improvement and change management initiatives.
Basic mechanical understanding of manufacturing equipment.
Strong communication and collaborative skills across all levels.
Basic familiarity with solids handling and process equipment unit operations including powder blending/sampling, chemical reactors, extruders, etc.
Understanding of manufacturing operations.
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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