Now hiring! Critical Rotating Equipment Engineer

Freeport, TX / Geismar, LA (Hybrid)

Relocation assistance. Yearly bonus.

We are looking for a Critical Rotating Equipment Engineer to join our GEC team in Freeport, TX or Geismar, LA.

Come create chemistry with us!

We have a great opportunity for a Critical Rotating Equipment Engineer to join our Technical Expertise team to provide support for BASF Corporation sites in the region and contribute to global improvements as part of the BASF Machinery, Asset Maintenance and Reliability community. You will provide on-site and remote support to continuously improve rotating equipment availability and provide solutions for specific equipment performance issues at multiple BASF manufacturing sites in North America. We are relying on you to assess and correct issues and drive continuous improvement to ensure sustained plant reliability to meet customer expectations. As a member of the Machinery Expertise team, you will interface closely with regional and global colleagues with a high level of experience and range of knowledge to continuously develop and implement best practices related to various types of rotating equipment.

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation. The Global Engineering team leverages our technical know-how and expertise to deliver solutions that enable safe, sustainable, reliable, and cost-competitive production.

As a Critical Rotating Equipment Engineer, you create chemistry by...

• Leveraging your engineering education and experience with rotating equipment troubleshooting and repair to support manufacturing sites producing a wide range of products.

• Utilizing your depth of expertise to support plant maintenance and reliability teams by working together to diagnose issues, develop and implement repairs and corrective actions for planned and emergency repairs, overhauls and outages.

• Supporting sites in the region by providing rotating equipment expertise to drive sustainable improvements as well as utilizing a forward thinking approach that embraces new technology and innovation as enablers to superior performance.

• Leading and participating in site Reliability Programs including (but not limited to) Bad Actor Program, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Root Cause Failure Analysis, Reliability Centered Maintenance, Risk Based Maintenance, etc.

• Working with related functions of BASF Engineering and Maintenance globally to align on work processes, procedures, methodologies, best practices, etc. and engaging across the region, you will collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, and research personnel at multiple sites and business units.

If you...

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required. Mechanical or Chemical Engineering is preferred.

• 10 years of experience in rotating equipment troubleshooting and repair to support manufacturing sites.

• Ability to make crucial business decisions and recommendations to identify areas for improvement and increase equipment reliability.

• Experience providing input on capital projects is a plus.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF . We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible

• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options

• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members

• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)

• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages

• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive

• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.

• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens

• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.