Operations Engineer

About BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions

Leveraging its deep expertise as the global leader in catalysis and precious metals, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) serves customers in many industries including automotive, aerospace, indoor air quality, semiconductors and hydrogen economy, and provides full loop services with its precious metals trading and recycling offering. With a focus on circular solutions and sustainability, ECMS is committed to helping our customers create a cleaner, more sustainable world.  Protecting our elements of life is our purpose and this inspires us to ever-new solutions. 

ECMS operates globally in 15 countries with approximately 20 production sites and over 4,000 employees.

We are seeking a professional like you to join our team and support the day-to-day operation of the Precious Metal Chemicals Area, providing technical assistance in executing the required production plan. In this role you will own Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Equipment Procedures (EP’s) and Batch Instructions, lead troubleshooting efforts, and interact with Operations, Maintenance, and other operational support personnel.  As you deliver process improvements in quality, productivity, cost, and environmental compliance, you must also demonstrate strong leadership in safe plant operation and adherence to BASF Occupational and Process Safety rules and policies. You will be instrumental in leading troubleshooting efforts when problems arise and are a solution provider.

As an Operations Engineer you will LEAD by……….

• Contributing to the achievement of production goals while meeting established standards of Safety, Efficiency Quality, Cost and Environmental Protection
• Supporting Capital Plan and Project Execution of existing and future Capital projects as Manufacturing Representative. Acting as the first point of contact for capital projects and improvement projects for your assigned areas.
• Supporting environmental and compliance requirements through emissions calculations, spill prevention, and reports for permit compliance as well as provide leadership in root cause failure analysis for production, EHS, and quality Incidents. In addition, you will be on-call and respond to any after hour event that impacts production or EHS.
• Providing technical support and troubleshooting expertise to Daily Operational Team for plant problems that occur as well as provide guidance and input to the achievement and development of plant goals, objectives, and operational budgets. Working closely with Area Leaders to align technical support with needs of plant operations and maintenance personnel.
• Collaborating with other Operations Engineers to provide technical support and troubleshooting expertise to Daily Operational Team for plant problems that occur. Balancing workload across your assigned areas, including on-call engineering coverage during off hours.
• Maintaining process documentation and P&ID’s to current, creating and maintaining Operating procedures, Process Safety Information, and other process documentation (P&ID’s, equipment specification sheets, etc.) as well as managing the material backlog and provide production plans to Operations.
• Providing operational forecasts to other business units to enable transparency and commercial decision making.
• Assisting the department in the coordination, planning, and execution of shutdown or turnaround work including maintenance and capital activities.
• Driving standardization across shifts and optimization of operating costs; partner with other site/area functions for standardization and best practice sharing across the site..
• Demonstrating strong leadership in safe plant operation and adherence to BASF Occupational and Process Safety rules and policies.

Your elements for success……

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Chemical Engineering preferred.
• 3+ years manufacturing experience in a chemical/refining or similar manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of / experience with Process Safety
• Strong knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety standards for manufacturing.
• Experience in Manufacturing quality systems and ISO 9000 Standards
• Understanding of engineering principles and practical application.
• Good computer skills such as MS package, SAP and related programs.
• Having familiarity with process equipment operation including reactors, scrubbers, pumps, agitators, solids handling equipment, filtration processes, etc.
• Previous experience in a BASF Operations engineering role a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to foster innovation and embrace change.

You @ BASF ECMS

At BASF ECMS you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life.

• Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible
• Retirement Benefits with company contributions
• Competitive Medical and Dental Plan Options
• Disability and Life Insurance Programs
• Wellness Programs
• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement
• Mentoring & Development Programs
• Employee Discounts
• Pet insurance

What are you waiting for? Click Apply now to BELONG@BASF!!

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BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $85,000 - $100,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.