Instrument and Electrical Maintenance Engineer

BASF is the worlds leading chemical company. We offer intelligent solutions based on innovative products and tailor-made services. We create opportunities for success through trusted and reliable partnerships. BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has approximately 16,000 employees in North America, and had sales of $19.9 billion in 2011. For more information about BASFs North American operations, visit www.basf.us. At BASF Corporation, we value the differences in our workforce as they are key to the success of our business and to the achievement of our status as "partner of choice." Consistent with our values, BASF has an inclusive environment that promotes respect and dignity for all in the work place. BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is responsible for providing instrument and electrical engineering expertise to an assigned area of the site. This position is to assure proper design, installation and repair of instrument and electrical 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 and electrical less than 600 volts.

• Provide troubleshooting support and recommendations to operating units on equipment repair/ reliability including emergency work reviews.
• Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis and execute corrective actions for complex and/or repetitive problems.
• Assist in recommending training and development options for in-house maintenance resources.
• Provide input into the Maintenance Budget specifically to identify Extraordinary IE Maintenance items that need to be done on a as needed basis
• Responsible for maintaining accurate function locations in CoBalt/ SAP. This includes job descriptions/ tasks. This position is responsible for ensuring that the CoBalt/ SAP information is sustainable in the future.
• Responsible for defining and ensuring strategic spare parts are managed and maintained whether they are located in the block or the stores system.
• Reviews and approves IFA package (with Production Control Systems Engineer and area IE Specialists) for all area projects for accuracy and constructability prior to construction release.
• Support Production Control Systems Engineer with project commissioning and startup activities.

Key Competencies

• Entrepreneurial Actions
  
• Analytical Thinking
  
• Strive for Achievement
  
• Quality Orientation & Attention to Detail
  
• Customer Focus
  
• Innovativeness
  
• Strategic Thinking
  
• Business & Financial Acumen
  
• Organizational Awareness
  
• Teamworking
  

 RequirementsRequired:

• BS Degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering and minimum 5+ years experience inchemical/petrochemical instrumentation and/or electrical maintenance.
  
• Broad based, hands on knowledge and experience with various types of instrument and electrical systems, equipment and software. Possess a good working knowledge of all instrument and electrical equipment and a solid understanding of maintenance work processes.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively with facts and figures along with the ability to influence, persuade and negotiate. Strong interpersonal skills are required in this position.
  
• Knowledge and experience to provide technical guidance
  

Desired:

• A thorough understanding of maintenance methods and procedures and standards such as understanding details of instrument calibration and sizing.
  
• Electrical systems experience up to 480 volts.
  
• Knowledgeable with applicable code requirements, including PSM, and BASFs safety policies. DCS experience and PLC knowledge.
  
• SAP/R3 knowledge.
  

BASF recognizes Institutions of Higher Education that are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.

This position requires all candidates to either currently possess or obtain and maintain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) Card from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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Country: USA, State: Louisiana, City: Baton Rouge, Company: BASF - The Chemical Company.