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BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description

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.

Qualifications

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

Job Type
: Standard

Shift
: Day Job

Organization
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BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description

BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, NJ, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has more than 15,000 employees in North America, and had sales of approximately $16.7 billion in 2008.

BASF is the world's leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from oil and gas to chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals. As a reliable partner, BASF helps its customers in virtually all industries to be more successful. With its high-value products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an important role in finding answers to global challenges, such as climate protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility. BASF has almost 97,000 employees and posted sales of more than 62 ($86.53) billion in 2008. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (AN). Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at http://www.basf.com.

"We don't make a lot of the products you buy. We make a lot of the products you buy better."® summarizes BASF's diverse product mix including chemicals, polymers, automotive and industrial coatings, colorants, catalysts, and agricultural products.

Description

Professional Development Program (PDP) - Engineering Class of 2010

Don't miss out on this unique experience to work for a company like no other.

Be part of the world's largest chemical company, providing thousands of career opportunities.

Be part of a company that touches people's lives all over the world, every day.

Be part of the company that is recognized the world over for its innovation, quality and commitment to the environment.

Advance your career with the best.

Through a series of real-world rotational assignments at different sites throughout the United States, 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 PDProgram requires participants to focus their expertise on significant challenging opportunities in a fast-paced global environment.

Participants explore career options and develop technical and professional decision making skills, while fulfilling specific business needs through two nine-month rotational assignments at different sites.

The program may consist of assignments in

* Manufacturing/Operations
* Corporate Engineering (Process / Project)
* Ecology & Safety
* Maintenance
* Research & Development

Offers a comprehensive program of employee benefits, including insurance coverage for medical, dental, life and long-term disability, and employee savings (401k) and pension plans.

Qualifications

* B.S. or M.S. in Engineering (Chemical, Civil, Construction, Electrical or Mechanical)
* Demonstrated academic achievement (Minimum GPA 3.0)
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Authorization to work in the US without restrictions
* Outstanding work ethic
* Proven Leadership Skills
* Active participation in extracurricular activities and on-campus organizations
* College Seniors (December 2009/ May 2010 grads)
* Mobile minded
* Bilingual (a plus)

Primary Location
: United States-New Jersey-Florham Park

Other Locations
: United States-Pennsylvania-Monaca, United States-New Jersey-Washington, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-Michigan-Wyandotte, United States-Texas-Pasadena, United States-Pennsylvania-Evans City, United States-Texas-Freeport, United States-New Jersey-Belvidere, United States-New Jersey-Somerset, United States-Texas-Beaumont, United States-Alabama-Huntsville, United States-Minnesota-Shakopee, United States-Texas-Port Arthur, United States-Texas-Pasadena, United States-Louisiana-Geismar, United States-New York-Peekskill

Job Type
: Standard

Shift
: Day Job

Organization
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BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description

The Instrument and Controls System Engineer works as a member of the TES organization to support daily operations, process improvements, and capital projects at the Beaumont, TX location. Position reports directly to TES Manager.

Responsibilities Include:

? Administer and maintain all site control systems (Honeywell TDC 3000, PLC), safety instrumented systems (SIS), and associated applications and peripherals (networks, infrastructure, Aspen IP.21, etc).

? Serve as primary contact for all instrumentation and control system modifications and ensure adherence to BASF engineering standards, especially during capital project work.

? Serve as site's designated Safety Instrumented System (SIS) expert and perform all associated responsibilities.

? Configure and modify unit interlocks as necessary and have an applied understanding of their purposes.

? Administer loop sheets and keep updated as changes are made.

? Design and maintain HMI graphics meeting ASM guidelines for high-performance HMI.

? Administer and perform configuration changes.

? Design and improve control configuration.

? Participate in loop tuning.

? Participate in APC and process optimization groups to implement and maintain advanced process control applications.

? Utilize statistical process control tools to drive continuous improvement.

? Lead alarm management team and routinely analyze alarms for improvement opportunities.

? Lead wireless program and drive implementation throughout the site.

? Administer all EH&S-related instrumentation and data collection systems.

? Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues.
? Work closely with I/E Technicians, Maintenance Technicians, Operators, Coordinators, and Operations Engineers.

Qualifications

Requires a BS Degree in Engineering - Electrical, Controls Systems, or Chemical preferred.

? Requires a minimum of 5 years work experience with controls systems (Honeywell TDC 3000 preferred) and computer hardware, software, and networking.

? Must possess a strong technical knowledge of controls engineering and controls systems.

? Must possess a strong knowledge of control schematic design and control configuration.

? Must possess a strong knowledge of advanced process control (APC) techniques.

? Must possess a strong knowledge of safety instrumented systems (SIS)

? Ability to read, mark-up, and update I/E documents (schematics, loop drawings, one-line drawings, P&ID's , etc.) per BASF standards.

? Knowledge of HMI graphic design utilizing High Performance Graphics as presented by the ASM Consortium

? Knowledge of alarm management concepts, loop tuning, and Intools.

? Knowledge of CADD drawing programs is a plus.

? Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose control system and instrumentation failures and utilize root cause analysis for corrective actions.

? Knowledge and experience of Process Information Management Systems (preferably Aspen IP.21)

? Desire to learn new technologies, apply new tools, and stay on the forefront of the controls field.

? Ability to work in a team atmosphere.

Primary Location
: United States-Texas-Beaumont

Job Type
: Standard

Shift
: Day Job

Organization
: APT-Global Operations]]> http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/Process-Controls-26-Instrumentation-Engineer-Job/690441/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/Process-Controls-26-Instrumentation-Engineer-Job/690441/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description

• Maintains and improves plant reliability through identifying/correcting bad actors, conducting root cause failure analyses, meeting mechanical integrity requirements, and implementing preventive/predictive maintenance programs.

• Provides leadership and technical expertise for the contractor mechanical maintenance resources as may be assigned, including the team leader, planner, mechanics, and support crafts, and communicates with the maintenance coordinator and/or the BASF contract administrator regarding contractor personnel issues, including performance and staffing level requirements.

• Acts as a team with other TTES mechanical and I&E engineers and instrument technicians to perform routine, extraordinary, and turnaround maintenance activities.

• Collaborates with operations personnel in troubleshooting mechanical problems and implementing technology improvements, provides guidance and training as appropriate to promote proper operation and maintenance of equipment and piping systems.

• Requisitions, schedules, and usually provides field oversight of outside contractors and suppliers of mechanical maintenance services performing work at the site or in off site shops.

• Provides primary input to preparing the maintenance budget, and controls spending through appropriate tracking, forecasting, and adjustments.

• Monitors key performance indicators, and supports and implements continuous improvements to the maintenance work processes in order to enhance plant availability and reduce the plant repair factor.

• Administers the various elements of the maintenance program, including equipment and piping inspections, spare parts availability, vibration and oil analysis frequency, PSV maintenance, and similar activities.

• Ensures proper documentation of files, records, databases, and drawings to meet regulatory and BASF requirements, and maintains current requirements as to equipment/materials specifications and vendor preferences.

• Seeks compliance with all environmental, safety, and health requirements, and promotes a safe working environment.

• Performs as mechanical discipline engineer for projects and manages small projects as assigned, and is responsible for seeking additional expertise as situations may warrant.

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.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 8 years industrial experience regarding chemical plant mechanical design, maintenance, operations, and troubleshooting.

• Requires understanding of best industry practices regarding maintenance activities and work processes.

• Requires strong understanding of rotating equipment repair and general knowledge of stationary equipment repair, project execution, and construction and installation techniques. Requires familiarity with BASF Technical standards, accounting practices, and procurement policies.

• Must have general computer skills as well as user knowledge of SAP maintenance and project functions.

• Must have generic competencies of analytical thinking, communication and interpersonal understanding, customer focus, entrepreneurial acting/initiative, team leadership/collaboration, and coaching.

• A professional engineer's license preferred.

• Experience in Utilities operations, including electrical and steam generation equipment is preferred, but not mandatory.

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.

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

Primary Location
: United States-Louisiana-Geismar

Job Type
: Standard

Shift
: Day Job

Organization
: NCE/G-Geismar Site]]> http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/GEISMAR-Sr_-Engineer-Mechanical-Maintenance-Job-LA-70734/696280/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/GEISMAR-Sr_-Engineer-Mechanical-Maintenance-Job-LA-70734/696280/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS