What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. I&E Engineering Specialist position at BASF?
Now hiring! Sr. I&E Engineering Specialist
We are looking for a Sr. I&E Engineering Specialist to join our Site Services team in Geismar, LA.
Come create chemistry with us!
This position will report to the NCG Instrument/Electrical and Controls Manager and is responsible for providing instrument, electrical and controls expertise for the Utilities & Demin Water areas of the Geismar site. This includes steam assets such as boilers/HRSG, air assets such as air compressors and Demin water assets. This position is to assure proper design, installation and repair of instrument, electrical and controls equipment according to regulatory and BASF standards. This position provides expertise to support maintenance, operations, and capital project activities. Additionally, this position ensures a culture of continuous improvement employing LEAN Manufacturing tools. The scope is instrumentation, controls, and low voltage electrical, systems. Control’s focus will primarily encompass GE Mark Vie controls for cogeneration gas turbine units, Triconex Tricon & Trident systems and PLCs (primarily Allen-Bradley). A secondary controls focus will include supporting the area controls system engineer and technicians with Foxboro I/A (EVO) control system applications and troubleshooting.
As a Sr. I&E Engineering Specialist, 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.
We are looking for a Sr. I&E Engineering Specialist to join our Site Services team in Geismar, LA.
Come create chemistry with us!
This position will report to the NCG Instrument/Electrical and Controls Manager and is responsible for providing instrument, electrical and controls expertise for the Utilities & Demin Water areas of the Geismar site. This includes steam assets such as boilers/HRSG, air assets such as air compressors and Demin water assets. This position is to assure proper design, installation and repair of instrument, electrical and controls equipment according to regulatory and BASF standards. This position provides expertise to support maintenance, operations, and capital project activities. Additionally, this position ensures a culture of continuous improvement employing LEAN Manufacturing tools. The scope is instrumentation, controls, and low voltage electrical, systems. Control’s focus will primarily encompass GE Mark Vie controls for cogeneration gas turbine units, Triconex Tricon & Trident systems and PLCs (primarily Allen-Bradley). A secondary controls focus will include supporting the area controls system engineer and technicians with Foxboro I/A (EVO) control system applications and troubleshooting.
As a Sr. I&E Engineering Specialist, you create chemistry by...
- Provide troubleshooting support and recommendations to operating units on equipment repair/ reliability including emergency work reviews
- Provide troubleshooting support for controls and automation systems
- Supports project design, commissioning, and startup activities
- Performs engineering design, implementation, and startup of small maintenance projects
- Provide technical support to Maintenance Superintendent, specialists, and crafts on difficult repair activities
- Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis and execute corrective actions for complex and/or repetitive problems
- Initiates and/or modifies predictive and preventive maintenance programs as necessary
- Responsible for defining and ensuring strategic spare parts are managed and maintained
- Assist in recommending training and development options for in-house maintenance resources
- Using your SAP, Microsoft Excel and analytical skills you will provide oversight of critical compliance program needs such as SIS, NFPA-85/86, DEQ and D-Risk PM review, setup, modification, and execution
- Possess a High School Diploma or GED, possess a 2-year technical degree with 15 years of experience serving as a Sr Instrument or Electrical Technician or 10 years serving as I&E Supervisor, Superintendent, I&E Inspector or I&E Specialist.
- 12 years minimum experience in petrochemical instrumentation, controls and/or electrical maintenance.
- Broad-based, hands-on knowledge and experience with various types of instrumentation, control valves, PLC’s and automation systems
- Knowledge and experience providing technical guidance to execution resources
- Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
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.
