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Operations Engineer Job

Date: Nov 4, 2009

Location: Beaumont, TX, US

Operations Engineer

Under the direction of the Production Manager the Operations Engineer is responsible for providing technical process assistance for operating units. Involved in all phases of operations including: raw material consumption, product yield accounting and process performance. Position is located at the Beaumont, TX location and is a part of the Crop Protection business.

• Provide technical support and direction to the Production Supervisors and Shifts in the resolution of plant problems.

• Ensure plant changes or modifications are captured and documented as a part of the PSM " Management of Change" .

• Responsible for supporting PHA/PSSR reviews and revalidation to meet PSM requirements.

• Prepares economic evaluations on changes in operations.

• Performs process design work, calculates heat and material balances, line sizes, heat exchangers, tower designs, etc.

• Plan and conduct test work and evaluate results to improve operations and product quality.

• Prepare progress reports on operating units, technical problems and special projects.

• Assists in the preparation of the annual expense and capital budgets for the assigned areas.

• BS Degree in Engineering, preferably in Chemical Engineering.

BASF recognizes Institutions of Higher Education that are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.

• Minimum of five (5) years operations experience in a chemical manufacturing site. Prefer industrial experience. (preferably a combination of production experience, process support and project implementation).

• Demonstrates experience and skills for problem solving, change-management, root cause analysis and troubleshooting.

• DCS background using Honeywell TDC-3000 desired.

• Sound technical knowledge, analytical abilities, and computer skills.

• Strong project management skills.

• Demonstrates teamwork and leadership skills.

• Strong leadership skills and high level of initiative are required to lead the various teams to success.

• Ability to learn and understand process controls (DCS & field controllers) and how they can be applied to improve plant performance.

This position is part of a job family with multiple levels. The successful candidate will be placed at a level commensurate with experience and skill level.

Primary Location: United States-Texas - Beaumont
Other Locations :
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Organization: APT-Global Operations

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Nearest Major Market: Beaumont
Job Segments: Engineer, Engineering, Operations, Process Engineering


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