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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

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Work as a member of the Daily Operations Team. Be the system administrator of all controls systems ( DCS, Triconnex ,HIMA, PIMS, etc.) associated with the ACC. Be the focal point for all instrumentation modifications installed in the ACC, including those proposed for capital projects before and during construction. Develop training simulations for the ACC unit. Serve as the manufacturing representative on I/E projects. Maintain and have applied understanding of plants interlocks. Revise / Draw loop sheets as necessary. (Control Scheme Changes and As built changes for projects). Design/Improve Control Configuration. Participate in Loop Tuning. Perform DCS configuration changes as needed. Maintain the Foxboro I/A Control System. Build graphics, faceplate pages and overlays. Work with the APC group to implement and maintain advanced process control applications. Be the leader of the DCS/ alarm management team. Perform specific I/E training for the DOT. Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems. Work closely with Operations Technicians, Mechanical technicians, and other engineers, etc.

Requires a BS degree in Engineering. A minimum of 5 years work experience associated with control systems is required. Must have strong technical knowledge in the fundamentals of controls engineering and controls systems. Knowledge in Foxboro DCS graphics and control configuration. Knowledge of Triconnex, HIMA, or similar safety control systems, alarm management concepts, loop tuning, and Intools. Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose I/E failures. Knowledge and experience of CEMS./PIMS. Knowledge in advanced process control techniques. Ability to read and update I/E documents (schematics, loop & one-line drawings, PID's, etc.). Ability to work in a team atmosphere.

Primary Location: United States-Texas - Freeport
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Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Organization: G-KTI-Polyamides&Intermediates GBU

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The Instrument/ Electrical Maintenance Engineer will provide I/E maintenance support for chemical processing unit or units at the Freeport site. The engineer is responsible for assuring long-term I/E reliability resulting in cost effective and safe operations.

The position is responsible for providing instrument and electrical engineering expertise.

The I/E Maintenance engineer will ensure proper design, installation, preventive maintenance, and repair of instrument and electrical equipment according to regulatory and BASF standards.

The engineer has primary responsibility for eliminating chronic problems.

The I/E Maintenance Engineer will be expected to take a primary role in the planning and execution of turnarounds.

The engineer may be required to work as project manager for capital and expense reliability projects.

The I/E Maintenance Engineer will review all projects for compatibility with the plant's long-term maintenance strategy utilizing best available technology with consideration for minimized equipment life cycle costs.

The I/E Maintenance engineer works under the direction of the Technical Engineering Services Manager.

• BS Chemical or Electrical Engineering. BASF recognizes Institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.

• 5 Years of I/E engineer experience required

• Strong knowledge of process control

• Requires general knowledge of instrumentation and controls systems, electrical systems, project execution, and construction and installation techniques.

• DCS and PLC experience is required.

• Knowledge of maintenance processes including preventative and predictive programs, Reliability Centered Maintenance, root cause analysis methods, and TPM is a plus.

• Working knowledge of SAP maintenance system is a plus

Primary Location: United States-Texas - Freeport
Other Locations :
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Organization: NCE/F-Freeport Site

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The Agro Development Program (ADP) recruits highly motivated, mobile-minded, recent college graduates to join BASF Corporation and prepare for a career in the Agricultural Solutions segment of BASF. Participants are provided focused opportunities to develop their professional skills and integrate them into the BASF culture. Through a series of real-world rotational assignments at different sites in the United States or abroad, participants will explore career options and develop technical and professional decision-making skills, while fulfilling specific business needs. Participants will also have the opportunity to assess their capabilities, skills and interests and gain valuable exposure to BASF's culture and values. Participation in the Agro Development Program requires participants to network with international teams in an interdisciplinary environment and focus their expertise on significant challenging opportunities in a fast-paced global environment.

Program Summary

• Rotational assignments provide exposure to different scientific disciplines, various technologies and career opportunities throughout BASF

• Assignments can be located at several of BASF's R&D sites located across North America. Locations may be (not limited to) in North Carolina, California, Iowa or Illinois. There's also the possibility for a rotation in Germany.

What can the ADP - Biological and Agricultural Sciences program do for you?

• Develop technical expertise, network at various levels throughout BASF and explore possible career tracks within the company.

• Enhance career development and deliver value to BASF and its customers through the planned assignments.

• Placement at the conclusion of the program may lead to opportunities in a variety of disciplines within Agricultural Solutions R&D including Agronomy, Biology, Biochemistry, Plant Biotechnology, Environmental and Consumer Safety, Registration, or an associated technical support function. Such positions are located either in the USA or at one of BASF's agricultural research locations in Germany, Spain, Brazil, Philippines and Taiwan.

• Ph.D. degree in the field of Biological or Agricultural Sciences is preferred

• Ph.D.s from other related sciences, e.g. Soil Science, Food Science, Biotech­nology, may be also considered

• Willingness to relocate

• Flexible/adaptable

• Strong communication and presen­tation skills

• Authorization to work in the US without restrictions

Desired Characteristics

• International perspective or experience preferred

• Second language desirable

• Team orientation

• Self-starter or demonstrated decision making ability

• Leadership skills

Primary Location: United States-North Carolina - Research Triangle Pa
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Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Organization: APD-Agricultural Products Develpmt

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As a member of the Manufacturing Support Services plant optimization team, the process optimization engineer will provide leadership, organization, and support for the North America (NA) Process Optimization Initiative.

The NA process optimization engineer is a self directed position. The Optimization expert will keep apprised of the latest developments in reliability programs and technology. She/he will assess new programs for their benefit to BASF, and will be the liaison with the GT reliability engineers.

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Act as the point-of-contact between all NA sites, the Consulting Global Production Efficiency Group (ZZC/E), and the Process Optimization Team

• Organize, participate, lead Process Optimization Workshops

• Evaluate Process Optimization Ideas utilizing different process engineering tools such as Aspen Engineering Suite and Aspen Manufacturing Suite

• Organize all Process Optimization monthly reports to upper management.

• Present various activities and update reports to upper management

• Organize training activities and best practice sharing sessions

This position can be located in either Freeport, TX or Geismar, LA.

Required Skills/ Experience/ Education

• BS in Chemical Engineering.

• 8 years engineering experience in chemical / petrochemical manufacturing operations

• 3 yrs of experience in Process Engineering (Design and/or Operations)

• Knowledge of wide variety of chemical processes.

• Knowledge in unit operations process design and sizing calculations (heat exchangers, distillation, extraction, reactors, cooling towers etc.)

• Theoretical know-how and Practical experience in troubleshooting plant problems and optimizing plant performance.

• Understand plant process control and advanced process control techniques and how they can be applied to monitor, control and/ or improve plant performance.

• Strong communication, computer skills, and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Knowledge in the use of Computer Aided Process Engineering (CAPE) applications Including AspenPlus.

• Knowledge of BASF's Ecology, Health and Safety Standards.

• Knowledge of the BASF project development process

• Knowledge of PIMS (ASPEN InfoPlus21)

• Knowledge of Design Of Experiments

• MS Chemical Engineering

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

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

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The Agricultural Research Station in Dinuba, CA has an opening for a Weed Scientist. The Research Station Weed Scientist will be responsible for designing and conducting the research programs for the evaluation of new experimental and development herbicides under California conditions. This includes the testing of the candidate compounds under greenhouse and field conditions for selectivity and weed control in a wide variety of agricultural and horticultural crops and in non crop situations. The Weed Scientist will make the applications and will evaluate the trials, summarize and interprete the results in reports and presentations and make suggestions for further development. He/she will work in a team and will be supported by the field crew.

-PhD in weed science or in related area. Alternatively, an MS degree in agriculture or horticulture, with emphasis on weed science or weed control with at least 2 years practical experience would also be acceptable.

-Good practical knowledge and experience in major agricultural and horticultural crops.

-Practical experience and knowledge of trial techniques for field and greenhouse trials.

-Good computer skills with basic knowledge in biometrical and statistical methods for trial design and trial evaluation.

Primary Location: United States-California - Dinuba
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Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Organization: N-APN-Ag Products -N. America

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This position has responsibility for managing the operations and performance of all Distribution, Transportation & Warehousing (D&T) activities for the Styrenics group. Performance includes supporting the Styrenics business models with regard to shipments, warehousing, trans-loading, and packaging activities. Specifically, this manager will optimize, track, and manage all cost and service elements associated with finished goods movements into, out of, and within the North American region.

Principal Responsibilities:::::

• Determines the optimum mode of transportation (marine, rail, truck) for Styrenics inbound and outbound shipments and ensures business compliance

• Identifies and implements improvements in transportation management processes and procedures

• Leads transportation & warehousing management projects and performs transportation analyses as assigned by the Manager, Group Logistics

• Functions as the primary Customer Care contact for Styrenics carrier related issues and is the primary NCM investigator for all transportation related NCM's.

• Responsible for Transportation & Warehousing related KPIs.

• Coordinates and Manages the railcar fleet with the Rail Command Center and monitors/tracks railcars

• Develops marine / rail / truck freight rates for new lanes / routes

• Serves as the Styrenics Transportation Safety Coordinator and Emergency Response Contact

Required Qualifications:

* BA or BS degree in Business, Logistics or related field required

* A minimum of seven (7) years logistics / supply chain experience. Strong interpersonal skills are a must.

* Solid understanding of SAP R/3 shipping, transportation and warehousing processes.

* Excellent internal and external customer focus

* Excellent oral and written communication skills

* Highly motivated, enthusiastic and entrepreneurial

Preferred Qualifications:

* Spanish a plus

* APICS CPIM certification or in progress

* Proven supplier management experience

Primary Location: United States-Michigan - Wyandotte
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Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Organization: N-KSN-Styrenics North America

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BASF Construction Chemicals, the leading manufacturer of sealants, adhesives, coatings and concrete repair products for the construction industry, seeks a Scientist II to work on product development in our Shakopee, Minnesota Technical Center. Key activities include developing and designing new formulations and products, modification and improvement to existing formulations, scaling up new products to production and optimization of manufacturing processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Initiate and execute the development of new and improved products.

• Implement product scale-up from laboratory to production.

• Establish product performance and quality control specifications.

• Acquire working knowledge of business system software (e.g. SAP ).

• Supervise production and testing of pilot batches at manufacturing facilities.

• Acquire knowledge of industry-related practices, design and/or specifications through participation in:

• Technical seminars and/or societies

• Field sales support

• Product field applications

• Lead routine development projects within a primary technology with no supervision.

• Develop and communicate technical information, within and outside of R&D, through presentations and scientific reports.

• Acquire knowledge of multiple product technologies.

• Mentor Associate Scientists and Technicians.

Experience:

• Demonstrated ability to work safely in a laboratory and field application environment.

• Able to establish quality control and technical specifications.

• Able to operate basic business software.

• Able to generate and deliver reports and presentations within and outside department.

• Able to network.

• Able to conduct technology demonstrations within and outside department.

• Able to coordinate projects within the department.

• Knowledge of chemistry, material science, and engineering as it relates to a primary technology.

• Able to understands personal strengths/limitations and can express own opinions and ideas openly

• Able to alter normal procedures to fit specific situations to get a job done

• Able to work constructively with others.

• Able to deliver and receive unwelcome messages with tact and discretion.

• Can identify patterns, provide new and creative ideas and persuade peers based on solid evidence and rigorous analysis

• Personally motivated to participate in functions beyond the scope of required duties

• Able to take personal responsibility for correcting problems and addresses underlying customer needs.

Education:

B.S. /B.E. /B.A. in Chemistry or Polymer Science with a minimum of 6 years industry experience or equivalent. Knowledge of construction or industrial adhesives, sealants and coatings and a strong understanding of polymer and reactive chemistry, including urethane, silylated urethane, MS Polymer and moisture curing chemistry required.

Advanced degrees will also be considered with direct industry experience.

Primary Location: United States-Minnesota - Shakopee
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Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Organization: N-EBN-Construction Chemicals North America

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This position is being created to further strengthen the recently established High Temperature Polymerization Research Group at Wyandotte. This research group is an integral part of the global Polymer Research platform of BASF with its mission to explore new opportunities related to the chemistry and engineering of functional resins obtained in a unique process.

Major responsibilities include:

• Identify, recommend and perform challenging and cutting edge research project assignments.

• Interface with other research units (mostly in Germany) and development groups in order to create new ideas, processes, or products.

• Design and direct/perform experiments for new product development and make recommendations to management based on the results achieved.

• Lead projects to commercialization through PhaseGate process.

• Handle complex projects simultaneously.

• Establish priorities, time milestones and completion dates for projects.

• Provide technical and administrative management of 1-2 technicians or bench chemists.

• Prepare technical reports and presentations as required.

• Participate in product development/cross functional teams such as growth teams and committees.

• Acquire relevant technology through literature, seminars, conferences, academia and industry.

• Expected to continually develop new skill sets and learn new procedures/techniques through conferences, training and/or educational forums.

• Maintain detailed laboratory notebook in accordance with scientific and intellectual property principles.

• Ph.D. in Polymer or Organic Chemistry with a focus on Materials Science with 1-3 years related experience. BASF recognizes Institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.

• Expected to possess a thorough knowledge of research principles and techniques, with specialization preferred polymer synthesis and characterization, colloid and surface science.

• Project management skills would be beneficial.

• Advanced soft skills such as interpersonal, communication and presentation skill sets are an asset.

• Should possess good team skills and be capable of taking on key/lead roles.

Primary Location: United States-Michigan - Wyandotte
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Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Organization: N-GKF-Polymer Research Group

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This position will be an integral part of the Geismar Acetylenics Team. This team is providing Manufacturing support including support of day to day operations and manufacturing representative project support for the Acetylene, Pyrrolidone, NVP, PVP, and PVPi plants.

Responsibilities include:

- Lead Alarm Management project.

- Conduct root cause analysis on process incidents and process induced mechanical failures and recommend corrective actions to permanently eliminate them.

- Responsible for supporting PHA/PSSR reviews and revalidations to meet PSM requirements.

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

- Maintain and update operating procedures.

- Learn and ensure support application of global safety concepts.

- Provide Technical Support and direction to the Production Leader and Shifts in the resolution of plant problems.

- Work closely with Production Leaders and other team Operations Engineers to ensure that the Shifts are able to execute the production plan as intended on a daily basis.

- Support plant maintenance, and capital project outages in the planning, scheduling, and execution stages.

- Function as liaison with applicable Geismar production plants, utilities, corporate purchasing, raw material providers for prompt communication of production forecast changes.

- Process optimization, procedure modifications, efficiency improvements, de-bottlenecking of equipment, troubleshooting of processes to improve performance and reliability.

- Provide Technical Support to the Technology Team in innovation, the development of plant trials, experiments, and data collection.

- Serve as a manufacturing representative on capital projects including scope development, project justification, and commissioning/startup.

- Utilize technical background and troubleshooting techniques to improve the performance, efficiency, and reliability of processes.

- Provide backup support in the event of Operations Manager absence.

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.

A minimum of 5 years operations experience in a chemical manufacturing sited.

Strong understanding of Process Safety Concepts and their applications.

Strong interpersonal skills are required to interface with DOT, DST, TES and TST Teams.

Strong technical skills to help troubleshoot problems in the different manufacturing areas.

Strong communication, computer skills, and organizational skills.

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

Understanding of the Capital Procurement Process and management of Capital Projects.

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.

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: N-CZN-RBU Intermediates North America

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