Senior Instrumentation Design Engineer

Now hiring! Senior Instrumentation Design Engineer

Freeport, TX (Hybrid)

Relocation assistance. Yearly bonus.

We are looking for a Senior Instrumentation Design Engineer to join our GEC team in Freeport, TX.

Come create chemistry with us!

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 Senior Instrumentation Design Engineer, your role will involve taking the lead in all aspects of Instrumentation design for small to medium sized greenfield and brownfield capital and expense projects at BASF Freeport. This includes tasks such as scope development, cost estimating, specification, procurement, construction packages, quality assurance, and providing technical support during startup and commissioning. In addition, you will collaborate with a team of internal and external partners to ensure the successful completion of assigned projects.
 

As a Senior Instrumentation Design Engineer, you create chemistry by...

• Leading the engineering efforts for Instrumentation manhour estimates, material take offs, and specification of flow/level/pressure/temperature and valve technologies, while providing guidance to I&E designers for expected deliverables in construction work packages.
   
• Collaborating with a multi-discipline team, inclusive of project engineering, operations, maintenance, construction, procurement, project controls, instrumentation vendors, and external engineering partners.
• Managing multiple projects with varying priorities, providing technical expertise during design, construction, and startup phases.
• Engaging in project meetings to propose value-driven engineering solutions, contributing to standardization initiatives, and collaborating with technical committees and peer working groups to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Demonstrating a commitment to maintaining a safe and productive workplace by ensuring compliance with all BASF policies, procedures, Technical Standards, Industry Standards, and applicable regulatory codes.

If you...

•    Hold a bachelor's degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering is preferred or a bachelor's degree in related engineering discipline.
•    Possess 7 years of experience in Instrumentation engineering within a chemical, petrochemical, or similar manufacturing environment.
•    Demonstrate proficiency in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and possess strong communication skills.
•    Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) 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.