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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

• 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