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

Description

Under the direction of the Production Manager the Operations Engineer is responsible for providing technical process assistance for operating units. Involved in all phases of operations including: raw material consumption, product yield accounting and process performance. Position is located at the Beaumont, TX location and is a part of the Crop Protection business.

* Provide technical support and direction to the Production Supervisors and Shifts in the resolution of plant problems.
* Ensure plant changes or modifications are captured and documented as a part of the PSM " Management of Change" .
* Responsible for supporting PHA/PSSR reviews and revalidation to meet PSM requirements.
* Prepares economic evaluations on changes in operations.
* Performs process design work, calculates heat and material balances, line sizes, heat exchangers, tower designs, etc.
* Plan and conduct test work and evaluate results to improve operations and product quality.
* Prepare progress reports on operating units, technical problems and special projects.
* Assists in the preparation of the annual expense and capital budgets for the assigned areas.

Qualifications

* 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.

* Minimum of five (5) years operations experience in a chemical manufacturing site. Prefer industrial experience. (preferably a combination of production experience, process support and project implementation).
* Demonstrates experience and skills for problem solving, change-management, root cause analysis and troubleshooting.
* DCS background using Honeywell TDC-3000 desired.
* Sound technical knowledge, analytical abilities, and computer skills.
* Strong project management skills.
* Demonstrates teamwork and leadership skills.
* Strong leadership skills and high level of initiative are required to lead the various teams to success.
* 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.

Primary Location
: United States-Texas-Beaumont

Job Type
: Standard

Shift
: Day Job

Organization
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