Reliability Engineer

As a Reliability Engineer, you create chemistry by...

• Work with Maintenance & Reliability (M&R) Experts to maintain and drive progress along the site M&R Roadmap.
• Develop and maintain Preventive Maintenance (PM), Predictive Maintenance (PdM), Asset Integrity (AI), Structural Integrity, and Corrosion Assessment programs; coordinate Risk-Based Inspections (RBI) and replacement of relief valves and flexible hoses.
• Develop and maintain the Critical Equipment List and Critical Spares Inventory; collaborate with site Engineers on Equipment Care Strategies (ECS).
• Lead the Bad Actor Program by reviewing work orders, analyzing Asset Effectiveness (AE) data, and implementing action plans to improve equipment reliability.
• Lead Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFA) for complex or recurring equipment issues.
• Lead the Precision and Preventative Maintenance Program, including vibration analysis, laser alignment, balancing, thermal imaging, and ultrasonic inspections; improve existing programs and implement new ones.
• Participate in site Hazard Assessments (BHA) as the reliability expert and coordinate with off-site experts to resolve material of construction and chemical compatibility issues.

If you...

• Have a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering with over five years of experience as a Maintenance or Reliability Engineer in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate experience with formal reliability programs such as RCM, including developing, reviewing, and implementing strategic preventive and predictive maintenance procedures.
• Have thorough knowledge of mechanical equipment design and a strong understanding of maintenance and reliability practices for process equipment such as pumps, piping, pressure vessels, storage tanks, relief devices, compressors, and boilers.
• Be familiar with technical engineering standards, including pipe specifications, and be able to read and interpret P&IDs, engineering drawings, and vendor documentation.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and demonstrate proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Be capable of performing physical tasks, including repeated lifting and transferring of 50 lb sacks.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

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!