Reliability Technician / Specialist

Location: Seneca, SC, 29678

Compensation: $35.00 - $42.00 / hour (Based on experience & certifications) 

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Enjoy your weekends! Overtime as needed)

Why Join BASF ECMS? At BASF Environmental Catalysts and Metal Solutions (ECMS), we protect the elements of life. We offer a globally competitive total rewards package designed to support you at every stage of your life and career:

• Financial Security: Excellent retirement benefits with generous company contributions.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical and dental plan options, disability, life insurance, and robust wellness programs.
• Family Support: Paid Maternity/Paternity leave, infertility support, and adoption reimbursement.
• Growth & Culture: Structured mentoring, continuous development programs, and exclusive employee discounts.

Position Overview

Are you an expert in precision maintenance looking to take ownership of site reliability? As a Reliability Specialist/Technician, you will lead and execute precision, preventive (PM), and predictive (PdM) maintenance tasks. You will play a vital role in minimizing downtime, maximizing asset life, and mentoring the next generation of technicians in a world-class manufacturing environment.

As a Reliability Specialist, you will:

• Lead Precision Maintenance: Execute high-level alignment, shaft-sealing installations, balancing, torquing, and lubrication according to OEM standards.
• Drive PdM/PM Programs: Utilize advanced diagnostic tools for vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and ultrasonic inspections.
• Optimize Workflows: Assist with work order planning, scheduling, and ensuring necessary parts and resources are ready for efficient execution.
• Own Root Cause Analysis: Support Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) to identify failure modes and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Mentor & Train: Serve as a technical subject matter expert, training and mentoring maintenance and operations personnel on reliability best practices.
• Manage Special Projects: Coordinate specialized contractors and support Turnaround (TAR) planning (including relief devices, regulators, and vessel inspections).
• Maintain Documentation: Accurately track and log all maintenance, asset history, and mechanical integrity data within the CMMS.

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on maintenance or reliability experience within an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Technical Skills: Proven experience with precision maintenance practices, PdM technologies, and CMMS asset management workflows.
• Planning Capabilities: Direct experience with work order planning and resource scheduling.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical certification or an Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance or a related field.
• Certifications: Vibration Analysis (ISO Category I or II), Ultrasonic Certifications (Level 1), Laser Alignment/Balancing training, or specialized Lubrication training.
• Deep familiarity with pump curves, pump sizing, and technical drawing interpretation.

About BASF Environmental Catalysts and Metal Solutions (ECMS)

Leveraging its deep expertise as the global leader in catalysis and precious metals, BASF ECMS serves customers in many industries including automotive, aerospace, semiconductors, and the hydrogen economy. Operating globally across 15 countries with 20 production sites and over 4,000 employees, we are committed to circular solutions and helping our customers create a cleaner, more sustainable world.

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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, or veteran status.