What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrical Instrumentation Engineer position at BASF?
Now hiring! Senior Electrical Instrumentation Engineer
Freeport, TX
Annual bonus / Relocation assistance
We are looking for a Senior Electrical Instrumentation Engineer to join our Monomers team in Freeport, TX.
Come create chemistry with us!
BASF Monomers is a leading supplier of isocyanates, inorganics, polyamides, and ammonia. Our products are used in many downstream applications including the production of foams, adhesives, textiles, automobiles, food production, paper, packaging, wire, cable, clothing, and so much more. Monomers go into the production of countless household and industrial goods and make a positive impact on people's lives every day. As an essential business in BASF’s overall Verbund (interconnected value chain) system, Team Monomers is committed to help our customers reach their sustainability targets by expanding our portfolio of lower CO2 footprint products and circular solutions.
As a Senior Electrical Instrumentation Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering instrument and electrical engineering support to the Freeport Chemical Manufacturing operating areas. You will also provide technical guidance to the I/E/A maintenance team. This long-term, strategic-focused position involves driving maintenance, reliability, asset availability, and safety performance by implementing the most effective tools and techniques within the Polyamide (CM) business unit.
As a Senior Electrical Instrumentation Engineer, you create chemistry by...
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:
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
Privacy statement
BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud.
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.
Freeport, TX
Annual bonus / Relocation assistance
We are looking for a Senior Electrical Instrumentation Engineer to join our Monomers team in Freeport, TX.
Come create chemistry with us!
BASF Monomers is a leading supplier of isocyanates, inorganics, polyamides, and ammonia. Our products are used in many downstream applications including the production of foams, adhesives, textiles, automobiles, food production, paper, packaging, wire, cable, clothing, and so much more. Monomers go into the production of countless household and industrial goods and make a positive impact on people's lives every day. As an essential business in BASF’s overall Verbund (interconnected value chain) system, Team Monomers is committed to help our customers reach their sustainability targets by expanding our portfolio of lower CO2 footprint products and circular solutions.
As a Senior Electrical Instrumentation Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering instrument and electrical engineering support to the Freeport Chemical Manufacturing operating areas. You will also provide technical guidance to the I/E/A maintenance team. This long-term, strategic-focused position involves driving maintenance, reliability, asset availability, and safety performance by implementing the most effective tools and techniques within the Polyamide (CM) business unit.
As a Senior Electrical Instrumentation Engineer, you create chemistry by...
- Providing technical support for daily maintenance activities and offering design and technical information for maintenance and capital improvements.
- Assisting Production, Project Engineering, Turnaround, and other Maintenance staff with technical support.
- Supporting Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFAs) and troubleshooting issues, while also overseeing the maintenance, testing, and documentation of the site’s Safety Instrumented System (SIS) infrastructure, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement.
- Applying your technical knowledge of instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical equipment to lead and participate in Accident/Incident investigations and RCFAs.
- Utilizing your understanding of maintenance activities related to process equipment to address action items arising from audits, Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), Accident/Incident Investigations, and Management of Change (MOC) processes.
- Leveraging knowledge of relevant industry codes to create, review, and edit procedures concerning repairs, mechanical integrity, and equipment operation.
- Demonstrating meticulous attention to detail to develop a Critical Equipment list and maintain a Critical Spares Inventory.
- Hold a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Possess 7 years of experience in either a chemical/petrochemical or refinery operation.
- Have proficient technical knowledge of instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical equipment, as well as knowledge of applicable industry codes and maintenance best practices.
- Have experience providing technical guidance in instrumentation and electrical systems.
- Are familiar working with SAP.
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
Privacy statement
BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud.
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.
