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

Description

Our BASF Catalysts, LLC Erie, PA manufacturing plant has an excellent career opportunity for an Operations Manager who will be responsible for production and warehouse management. The position includes responsibility for the development and achievement of departmental standards related to all facets of manufacturing excellence including safety, quality, cost control and productivity.

Responsible for the compliance and enforcement of all plant policies and procedures. Ensures that direct reports reach their fullest potential through coaching, instruction and training.

The site operates on a 24x7 schedule and is comprised of multiple cost centers, located in several buildings and utilizes a wide variety of unit operations for the manufacture of chemical process catalysts.

Position Responsibilities

* Responsible for implementation of the Operations strategy.
* Provides the vision and leadership to build a high performance team capable of sustained excellence in manufacturing and operations.
* Proven track record of experience in hiring, training, coaching and mentoring key individuals to deliver exceptional business results.
* Must be a seasoned manufacturing and operations professional able to manage human capital and resources in order to achieve strong safety performance, reduce costs, enhance operating efficiency and drive the attainment of corporate goals and objectives.
* Responsible for the management of the Erie manufacturing and logistics areas. Key individual responsible for ensuring that EH&S requirements are met.
* Functional expertise driving operational excellence (Lean, Six Sigma), leading growth implementation, and core optimization efforts. Transfer best practices between sites.

The successful candidate must be willing to relocate to future opportunities within the corporation.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering. MBA preferred. Six Sigma Black Belt preferred. BASF recognizes Institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.

Work Experience/Knowledge

Minimum 10 years operations management experience, having progressed through a series of increasing responsibility positions in manufacturing and/or engineering.

* Track record of achieving strong safety performance.
* Working knowledge of Management of Change, Process Safety Management regulated operations and RCMS (Responsible Care Management System).
* Significant experience in building a high performance team and driving programs through a matrix organization.
* Strong leadership skills and ability to influence, negotiate, and problem solve.
* Demonstrated project management experience with major capital investments.
* Strong business acumen and ability to work autonomously.
* Presentation skills and professional etiquette is required.

Primary Location
: United States-Pennsylvania-Erie

Job Type
: Standard

Shift
: Day Job

Organization
: G-CCP-Process Technologies]]> http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/ERIE-Operations-Manager-Job-PA-16501/695054/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/ERIE-Operations-Manager-Job-PA-16501/695054/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description

Responsible for providing technical support to the White Stone Production Department. Will work in conjunction with production management for the creation of and implementation of process improvements in safety, plant reliability, and efficiency. Provides technical assistance in digital control system troubleshooting, procedure development and operator training.

Principal Responsibilities::

1. Support site safety and housekeeping processes.

2. Develop and implement, along with production management, an on-going process improvement plan. The plan will detail specific activities that will result in improvements in safety, quality, plant reliability, cost and efficiency. Responsible to lead and conduct monthly reports for the Process Optimization Team.

3. Conduct process optimization studies to recommend procedural, product recipe or equipment changes needed to improve the process. Also, responsible for daily process and quality troubleshooting and for process assistance needed with the transfer of new products.

4. Responsible for gathering background data for root cause investigation for process incidents and equipment reliability issues and for implementing corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.

5. Provide process support to the project-engineering department for new projects.

6. Must learn to be familiar with both DCS systems (Foxboro and APACS) and the SIS (Triconex) to ensure the integrity and smooth operation of the DCS system and to be able to use the system to gather necessary data for process improvements and process trials and to train others if necessary.

7. Be the production liaison for PHAs.

8. Be the production representative for the global and NAFTA Cycle Time Reduction (CTR) teams to develop methods to improve the cycle times for Whitestone products.

9. Perform certain job duties of the operations manager when on vacation/business travel (oversee scheduling, plant efficiency/troubleshooting issues)

10. Manage a PDP engineer, when available.

11. Facilitate prioritizing notifications for maintenance to complete and coordinating production shutdowns. Facilitate training on Lock Tag and Try and Line Breaking standards as necessary.

12. Lead the production competency based training program.

Qualifications

Required:

* BS Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering required, with at least 1-3 years of technical work experience in plant environment. ***BASF recognizes Institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.
* A broad knowledge of chemical unit operations.
* Must have or be able to develop a solid working knowledge of the chemical reactions in the processes used at the site.
* Strong communication, leadership, analytical/problem solving and organizational skills.
* In addition, strong initiative, attention to detail, and work management skills required in order to manage multiple projects/process improvements simultaneously.

Desired:

* Process experience.
* Chemical plant experience.

This position is within a job family and will be filled at a level applicable to the incumbent's qualifications.

Primary Location
: United States-South Carolina-Spartanburg

Job Type
: Standard

Shift
: Day Job

Organization
: N-EMV-Care Chemicals]]> http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/SPARTANBURG-Operations-Engineer-Job-SC-29301/730364/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/SPARTANBURG-Operations-Engineer-Job-SC-29301/730364/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description

Supports the Freeport Polycaprolactam & Intermediates Complex (P&IC) by developing and tracking the maintenance budgets and spending, tracking and analyzing equipment performance, participating in the root cause analysis of failures, developing and implementing corrective actions, identifying and pursuing reliability improvement opportunities, supporting planning / development / execution of plant outages, developing and executing maintenance projects, overseeing and supporting improvement of plant maintenance work processes, assuring PSM/MIP compliance, and optimizing PM/PdM programs. Provides input to the project engineers executing projects in the plants to ensure minimum life-cycle costs. Responsibilities may include developing the mechanical engineering design and specifications for new installations or debottlenecking of existing plants. Works with site, Corporate and business group teams to ensure the flow of information regarding mechanical engineering technology across the Freeport site, as well as to and from the Freeport site.

Qualifications

Required:

B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology. A minimum of 5 years of directly applicable maintenance role experience (chemical plant, refinery, or similar plant environment).

Participation in a high performance team requires entrepreneurial characteristics as well as excellent communication and human relations skills.

Desired:

A thorough understanding of maintenance methods and procedures and standards, applicable code requirements, including PSM, and BASF's safety policies. Primavera scheduling skills, SAP/R3 knowledge.

Primary Location
: United States-Texas-Freeport

Job Type
: Standard

Shift
: Day Job

Organization
: NCE/F-Freeport Site]]> http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/FREEPORT-Mechanical-Maintenance-Engineer-Sr_-Job-TX-77541/719154/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/FREEPORT-Mechanical-Maintenance-Engineer-Sr_-Job-TX-77541/719154/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description

The Savannah, GA BASF Catalysts site is a Fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts and additives manufacturing facility.

The Site Reliability Engineer provides direction and strategy to the site required to improve plant equipment reliability, on-stream factors, and to ensure sustainable performance through collection and analysis of key data from SAP and other systems. A demonstrated knowledge and experience in developing critical preventive and predictive maintenance strategies along with periodic validation is also required. The Site Reliability Engineer will also be expected to develop, scope, and manage small capital projects as necessary to support site goals and capital investment objectives. This job requires the development and integration of site procedures and technical standards, as well as knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local codes and regulations as they pertain to the chemical industry.

Qualifications

B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred with strong, demonstrated experience in plant equipment reliability, initiatives, and programs.

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A minimum of 3 years experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.

* Excellent motivational, analytical, and communication skills are required.
* Proven ability to collect, monitor, interpret, and recommend reliability and mechanical integrity improvements in a chemical manufacturing environment.
* Knowledge and experience with formal reliability programs such as TPM, RCM, RCFA.
* Sound experience developing, reviewing, and implementing strategic preventive and predictive maintenance programs and procedures.
* Demonstrated ability to scope, execute, and manage capital projects within budget and on time.
* Must be a self-starter, highly motivated, and maintain a positive, effective attitude under all work conditions.
* Demonstrated knowledge of engineering standards such as ASME and API and their application to process safety and integrity of plant equipment.

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

Primary Location
: United States-Georgia-Savannah

Job Type
: Standard

Shift
: Day Job

Organization
: G-CCP-Process Technologies]]> http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/SAVANNAH-Site-Reliability-Engineer-Job-GA-31401/698152/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/SAVANNAH-Site-Reliability-Engineer-Job-GA-31401/698152/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description

Primary point of coordination, between BASF Coatings in North America and Japan, for Customer Technical Service and R&D projects for customer accounts

Primary customer interface with Japanese customer staff

Understand and support current problems and future needs with the appropriate BASF owner

Work closely with TSI or Technical Coordinator on setting lab priorities for account related projects

Ensure timely investigation and root cause analysis, verify effectiveness of corrective and preventative measures

Manage communication flow between BASF North America and Japan

Work intimately with laboratory Technical Service and R&D personnel to ensure timely completion of agreed upon work.

Coordinates technical activities between North America and Japan organizations to assure alignment of Customer Objectives, Account Management, and Technical Management.

Own North America / Japan project lists and tracking

Own Japan project update (R&D and Customer (HGT) work)

Own customer macro timelines

Work with Account and Technical Management to develop customer communication strategy on issues and product developments

Communicate formula change plans to the customer as required

Work with Account and Technical Management to obtain customer approvals

Provide customer feedback and closure to issues and R&D projects

Involved in all technical reports/presentations prior to distribution to the customer.

Support Account(s) Annual Color Program

Provide macro program schedules, distribute color concepts for color matching activity, communicate customer changes to lab operations

Provide direction to color matching based on customer feedback

Sell color positions and obtain all program approvals

Participates in color audits as required

This position will require travel (domestic and international) anywhere from 25-50% of the time.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in a technical discipline (i.e. chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering) with experience in various phases of laboratory operations such as application and formulation processes. A thorough understanding of Automotive OEM product technologies and OEM assembly plant application processes is required. Prior experience directly interacting and communicating with external customers, specifically in a technical capacity is required. Understanding of quality systems and coatings manufacturing operations is desirable.

Fluency in both the English and Japanese languages is required.

Primary Location
: United States-Michigan-Southfield

Job Type
: Standard

Shift
: Day Job

Organization
: N-ECN-Coatings]]> http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/SOUTHFIELD-Technical-Service-Leader-Asian-Accounts-Job-MI-48033/679923/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/SOUTHFIELD-Technical-Service-Leader-Asian-Accounts-Job-MI-48033/679923/?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
BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a New Development Engineering Manager to manage new development activities across (3) Surface Technology (ST) business sites: CT, MA and SC. The position will reside in the CT business location with significant travel required. Our Surface Technology Business provides Thermal Spray Coatings for variety of industries including Power Generation, Aerospace and Chemical Processing.

Reporting to the ST General Manager, the New Development Engineering Manager will be responsible for managing of new engineering programs/projects for Surface Technologies.

Primary responsibilities will be to manage large, long-term, R&D projects (1 - 3 years) and will be responsible for facilitating new product development and program initiatives as well as act as a technical lead for developing new or improved processes and plasma coating qualification requirements for ST. The position will create new internal coating specifications / IPs and provide advanced technical engineering expertise to Management, Sales/Marketing, Operations and customers alike on new or improved thermal spray coating applications, complex plasma techniques, new coating specifications and management of R&D project initiatives from concept development to production. The position will interact with the Sales and Operations to identify, plan, develop, and document new technical projects. He/she will demonstrate an understanding of the strategic business needs as it relates to growth and product/market expansion. The position will provide senior leadership direction to resources assigned to supporting the new development project teams. He/she will travel with Sales on technical visits and ensure that relevant technical information is promptly and accurately communicated to customers, Sales and support staff alike to bring new R&D products/applications from conceptual engineering to successful production. He/she will be responsible for managing team performance, project commitments / deadlines, DOEs and report writing. He/she will direct the Engineering staff to drive new product offerings and successfully expand current market base.

Qualifications

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Bachelors degree (or advanced degree) in Material Science, Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering. BASF recognizes Institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.

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12+ years of Material (Ceramic / Metallurgical) experience in a lead (related) Engineering / R&D capacity in a senior technical lead / project management role.

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8+ years of thermal spray / metal coatings experience and strong metallurgical knowledge and manufacturing processes

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Well organized and strong large scale, project management skills

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Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with a thorough knowledge of principles, concepts, theories, and practices of applicable discipline.

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Strategic senior leadership skills with proven ability to lead and motivate others to drive growth opportunities and set business goals.

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Demonstrate effective managerial skills with ability to supervise and lead employees.

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Thorough understanding of products/systems with good understanding of customer requirements and market conditions.

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Strong self initiative.

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Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills.

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Demonstrated commitment to customer service and drive time sensitive projects to successful completion.

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Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel, Minitab.

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Experience with SEM and lab equipment a plus.

Primary Location
: United States-Connecticut-East Windsor

Other Locations
: United States-South Carolina-Duncan

Job Type
: Standard

Shift
: Day Job

Organization
: G-CCN-Business Ventures]]> http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/EAST-WINDSOR-New-Development-Engineering-Manager-Job-CT-06016/711726/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://basf.jobs2web.com/job/EAST-WINDSOR-New-Development-Engineering-Manager-Job-CT-06016/711726/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS