Now hiring! Sr. Operations Engineer C4 BD - Port Arthur, TX

Port Arthur, TX

We are looking for a Sr. Operations Engineerto join our CP team in Port Arthur, TX.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Petrochemical division is the starting point of BASF's petrochemical value creation worldwide, also known as “the heart of the Verbund,” representing the world's largest chemical markets. Together, let us keep the heart beating one creative solution at a time!

Our team is searching for a Sr. Operations Engineer to work at our Port Arthur, TX site. The Port Arthur site is a Joint Venture between BASF and TotalEnergies and operates one of the world’s largest naphtha steam crackers and C4 Olefins complexes. Transforming crude oil and natural gas into chemical building blocks for many consumer and industrial goods.

Our C4 Olefins Complex houses the world’s largest butadiene extraction facility and an indirect alkylation unit.

As Sr. Operations Engineer, you will provide technical direction and leadership for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective manufacturing of petrochemical products. You will collaborate with key stakeholders in operations, maintenance, technology, and production planning to meet the production targets. You will also have an opportunity to participate in exchanges with our sister units in other regions.

As a Sr. Operations Engineer C4 BD - Port Arthur, TX, you create chemistry by...

• Providing technical support and troubleshooting expertise to the Daily Operational Team (DOT).

• Identifying opportunities and effectively evaluate initiatives in production and process optimization, cost reduction, and quality improvements in our Butadiene unit.

• Monitoring operations in the Butadiene unit and its interfaces with other units at the site. Including the daily monitoring, analyzing, and studying process of data to determine patterns, research inefficiencies, and identify action plans to correct issues.

• Participating in production planning and scheduling.

• Offering technical and leadership support in root cause failure analysis for production, EHS, and Quality Incidents, as well as participating in Process Hazard Analysis to support the PSM process and PSSRs.

• Generating and completing MOCs and revalidating temporary MOCs to confirm their validity.

• Ensuring effective continuous operation by providing on-call support after-hours in case of events that impact production or EHS.

• Developing equipment and process standards, operating procedures, and training materials as needed to document and manage site operations.

If you...

• Hold a Bachelors in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred)

• Possess professional experience in a chemical, petrochemical, or related manufacturing environment working with chemical processing equipment.

• Have at least 5 years of work experience in a Manufacturing environment (preferably petrochemical).

• Possess excellent communication, collaboration, organizational, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Are committed to an efficient, safe workplace.

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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