What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Cost Engineer position at BASF Corporation?
Now hiring! Sr. Cost Engineer
We are looking for aSr. Cost Engineerto join our CI team in Geismar, LA.
Come create chemistry with us!
We are seeking a professional like you to work within our Maintenance & Technical Services Department and hold responsibility for providing cost control supporting turnarounds for the Chemical Intermediates Business in North America.
You will work both independently and with a team in carrying out cost control and forecasting efforts.
Travel for this role is anticipated to be up to 5% in support of the business.
As a Sr. Cost Engineer, you create chemistry by...
Demonstrating your experience in cost control, you will provide cost controls for turnarounds of various size and complexity. Additionally, you will assist in the development and improvement of cost controlling tools and processes, as well as provide support for estimating total installed costs
Leveraging your education in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance / Accounting, or Mathematics and your experience in Engineering, Procurement, Accounting, or Construction practices in a chemical / petrochemical or similar manufacturing environment, you will actively participate in the overall cost control process, ensuring proper progress tracking and change management systems are in place, and effectively functioning in all phases. Ensuring departmental and individual key milestone dates of turnaround cost controls responsibility are met
Communicating effectively across the business, you will provide proper variance explanation and root causes analysis of changes
Applying your strong analytical skills, you will ensure proper assessments to identify potential issues. In addition, you will support development and recommend solutions via communication and support with Management
Your strong analytical and excellent computer skills will be a valued asset as you perform studies and analyses, development of annual budgets based off of planned events, develop turnaround estimates, project and turnaround cost forecasts, and prepare project and turnaround cost reports
Your sound quality orientation and attention to detail will be essential as you carry out bid analysis for complex service contracts, execute audits of invoices, evaluate field change orders validate contractor estimates and pricing
Your robust understanding of controls process will be effective in your ownership of the change order database metadata, management of data in SAP, and controller of turnaround work lists
Driving strategic decisions for the business, you will develop and support contracting strategy for projects and turnarounds
Ensure key milestone dates of turnaround cost controls responsibility are met
If you...
Solid leadership ability, strong organizational skills effective written and verbal communication skills, strong technical skills and interpersonal skills.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, finance / accounting, business or mathematics (Preferred)
Experience in Engineering, Procurement, Accounting, or Construction practices in in a chemical / petrochemical or similar manufacturing environment
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Risk Management, Analytical Skills
Computer proficient in Microsoft Office as well as SAP is required
Power BI would be advantageous
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.
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