Instrument and Electrical Engineer

Now hiring! Instrument and Electrical Engineer

We are looking for an Instrument and Electrical Engineer to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Palmyra, MO.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into  all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible  outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental, and social value creation for sustainable and efficient  agriculture.

As an Instrument and Electrical Engineer, you will lead or support projects, provide technical support to maintenance and operations, and participate in Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFAs), Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), and audits. You will work closely with other disciplines, collaborate with production and maintenance personnel, and provide services related to instrument design and troubleshooting. Additionally, you will ensure a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

As a Instrument and Electrical Engineer, you create chemistry by...

• Ensuring compliance with BASF Technical Standards, industry standards, and applicable regulatory and design codes for specific jobs and projects.
• Collaborating with a team of experienced colleagues to continuously develop both technical skills and organizational capabilities.
• Specifying instrumentation, controls, and electrical equipment; working with vendors to identify solutions, assisting in troubleshooting, and providing technical support for equipment procurement.
• Addressing action items and engineering requests from operations or maintenance, ensuring timely and budget-compliant completion.
• Providing technical support and expertise to projects, maintenance, and operations to improve the reliability and maintainability of I&E equipment, with occasional on-call responsibilities.
• Interfacing with E/I Team members, maintenance personnel, project staff, and production/operations staff to support safe and reliable production at multiple chemical manufacturing plants on site.
• Providing detailed information for procurement, project information, and work requests, and tracking and coordinating progress to meet deliverable deadlines.

If you...

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with a preference for Electrical Engineering, while consideration will be given to related disciplines combined with relevant experience (i.e., Mechanical or Chemical Engineering).
• Have 7 years of experience in a chemical, petrochemical, manufacturing environment, or other relevant industry.
• Exhibit strong knowledge of instrument and electrical design.
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Show great problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Have experience with SAP, DCS, SIS, or PLC, which is a plus.
• Hold or can obtain ISA CAP or PE certification, which 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.