Instrument Electrical Maintenance Engineer Job

Instrument Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Provides instrument and electrical engineering expertise in multiple chemical productions units, leads and supervises the instrument technician team as assigned.

Assures proper design, installation, preventive maintenance, and repair of instrument and electrical equipment.

• Assures efficient and effective utilization of maintenance manpower, tools, and equipment for day to day technical and maintenance support of the Chemical plant operations.

• Supplies technical expertise to operations, providing leadership to the I&E maintenance resources, administering the maintenance processes and budget, and assisting in or executing small projects.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to climb ladders and structures as well as walk throughout the chemical complex. The employee will be part of the ongoing rotational on-call program in support of the operational units.

BS degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering with industrial experience regarding chemical plant I&E design, maintenance, operations, and troubleshooting preferred. BASF recognizes Institutions of Higher Education that are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.
• Understand maintenance work processes practices such as MPI, RCFA, and TPM.

• General knowledge of instrumentation and controls systems repair, electrical systems repair, project execution, and construction and installation techniques

• Must have general computer skills and user knowledge of maintenance management systems, preferably SAP

• Must have experience with configuration and maintenance of distributed control systems, preferably Foxboro as well as SIS systems such as Triconex or HIMA.

• Must have generic competencies of analytical thinking, initiative, team leadership/collaboration, and coaching

• Professional engineer's license a plus.

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.

This position requires all candidates to either currently possess or obtain and maintain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) Card from the U. S. Department of Homeland Security.

Primary Location: United States-Louisiana - Geismar
Other Locations :
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Organization: NCE-Engineering

0900139

Nearest Major Market: Baton Rouge
Job Segments: Custodial, Electrical, Engineer, Engineering, Manufacturing