What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Superintendent Fixed Equipment position at BASF?
**Job Title: Engineering Superintendent Fixed Equipment**
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Superintendent Fixed Equipment to join our team in Geismar, LA.
About the Role:
The successful candidate will lead programs for equipment reliability, maintenance, and quality assurance while mitigating risks associated with mechanical integrity at the Geismar site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the Geismar site Inspection and Corrosion Protection departments, managing contracts, reporting metrics, and optimizing resources based on site needs, mechanical integrity program gap assessments, and budget constraints.
- Contributing to the development of strategies and procedures for Fixed Equipment Mechanical Integrity, maintenance, and Quality Assurance.
- Developing and managing budgets for fixed equipment inspection and site corrosion protection activities, both routine and TAR-related.
- Driving continuous improvement within the Fixed Equipment Group by evaluating new technologies and work processes for piping and equipment inspection and repair, with a focus on cost, delivery, and safety performance.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in any Engineering discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in project management, engineering, fixed equipment (piping, pressure vessels, storage tanks) maintenance and reliability, or other corrosion related field.
- Demonstrated broad-based, hands-on expertise and experience across all categories of fixed equipment.
- Solid understanding of maintenance and reliability work processes, including familiarity with relevant codes and standards such as NACE, ASME, API, OSHA CFR 1910.119, and PSM Mechanical Integrity requirements.
- Able to influence and motivate site stakeholders to pursue improvement opportunities related to Mechanical Integrity.
- Proven ability to work independently and develop strategic procedures and program improvements at a site level.
What We Offer:
- 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:
We are one of the largest chemical companies in North America, finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for over 150 years.
Why Join Us?
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.
