Freeport, TX
We are looking for a I/E Maintenance Engineer to join our team in Freeport, TX.
Come create chemistry with us!
We are seeking a professional like you to be responsible for providing instrument and electrical engineering expertise to an assigned area of the site. In this role, you will assure proper design, installation and repair of instrument and electrical equipment according to regulatory and BASF standards. You will provide 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, some controls (DCS/PLC) and electrical, typically less than 600 volts.
As a I/E Maintenance Engineer, you create chemistry by...- Providing troubleshooting supporting and recommending on equipment repair/reliability.
- Providing technical support to Maintenance Supervisor, specialists, and craftsmen on difficult repair activities.
- Participating in or lead Root Cause Failure Analysis and execute corrective actions for complex and/or repetitive problems.
- Initiating and/or modifying predictive and preventive maintenance programs, utilizing SAP task lists for instructions and scheduling of PMs.
- Designing and implementing small to medium-scale instrumentation and electrical loops and devices, including orifice and valve sizing and code adherence.
- Maintaining loop specifications and drawings using SPI or other instrument database packages.
- Owning and maintaining the safety lifecycle for existing safety instrumented systems and lead efforts in designing and developing the lifecycle for new systems.
- Defining and ensuring strategic spare parts are managed and maintained.
- Supporting project design, commissioning, and startup activities.
- Assisting in recommending training and development options for in-house maintenance resources.
- Partnering with operations, controls, and reliability teams to ensure strategic and tactical success of individual teams and the business.
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering discipline.
- 5 years of experience and knowledge in providing technical guidance.
- Field experience in petrochemical or Refinery instrumentation and/or electrical maintenance.
- Strong problem-solving ability.
- Broad-based, hands-on knowledge and experience with various types of electrical systems, VFD's, instrumentation, and control valves.
- Knowledge of SPI (InTools) or other instrument database packages.
- Experience with safety instrumented systems.
- Proven organizational skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Reliability centered maintenance work practices.
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 possibleHighly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment optionsWell-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family membersFamily 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 stagesMentoring 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 happensAccess 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.
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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.