Operations Engineer

As an Operations Engineer, you create chemistry by...

• Providing technical and leadership support in root cause failure analysis for production, EHS, and Quality Incidents.
• Serving as a role model in championing risk reduction activities for all plant employees by setting a Zero Incident Mindset and perform observations on safe work practices, compliance to basic rules, and set high standards for housekeeping.
• Directing process capability and efficiency efforts to reduce operating costs, reworking off grade material, and improving plant operations.
• Providing Technical Support and troubleshooting expertise to daily operational team for plant problems that occur and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Being accountable for critical Process Safety elements such as Management of Change (MOC), PSSR’s, Accident and Incident Management system, Operational Procedures, and employee participation. For Changes needing a MOC, ensuring risk assessments are thoroughly done and changes do not jeopardize safety of plant.
• Coordinating with Operations leadership, Supply Chain planning, and Maintenance team in the scheduling/ execution of maintenance work and outage work, minimizing the impact to the business and production plan.
• Ensuring correct downtime category assignment of lost production via GAP tool; as well as developing plans to optimize the unexpected losses and scheduled downtime for the plant equipment.

If you...

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in an Engineering Field (Chemical Engineering preferred).
• Preferably possess 2 years of Operations Engineering experience.
• Have strong troubleshooting skills, familiarity with chemical processing equipment, strong interpersonal skills, and effective communication skills.
• Bring prior experience in process hazard analysis, management of change, root cause analysis, and incident investigations.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

• 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!