Maintenance Cost Analyst, Pasadena, TX

Now hiring! Maintenance Cost Analyst, Pasadena, TX

 

Pasadena, TX 

 

We are looking for a Cost Analyst to join our CP team in Pasadena, TX

 

Come create chemistry with us!

 

At BASF’s Petrochemical division in Pasadena, TX, we are at the core of BASF’s global petrochemical value chain, driving innovation in one of the world’s largest chemical markets. As the heart of the Verbund, our mission is to keep it beating through creative solutions.

As a Cost Analyst, you will be integral to managing daily costs and long-term business planning at our Pasadena site. You will lead effective cost management strategies, support routine maintenance, and oversee fixed and some non-fixed cost items. A key aspect of your role will be ensuring accuracy in monthly and yearly forecasting.

As a Maintenance Cost Analyst, Pasadena, TX, you create chemistry by...

• Managing the daily creation and approval of Purchase Requisitions, Work Orders, and Work Cycles (invoices).
• Reviewing invoices and Field Change Orders (FCOs), managing contingency drawdowns, estimating builds, and handling cost reporting and forecasting.
• Overseeing monthly and yearly forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy in cost projections and timely updates to financial models.
• Onboarding new vendors into BASF/Pasadena processes, including setting up and reviewing vendor bill rates.
• Conducting budget status reviews, analyzing committed costs, and monitoring PO status to ensure budget variances are identified and addressed.
• Serving as the SAP expert for the maintenance team, providing training and support to junior planners as needed.
• Ensuring the 2 Ethyl Hexanol (2-EH) and DOTP plants operate efficiently to meet daily capacity requirements.

If you...

 

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field (strongly preferred).
• Count with at least 5 years of experience as a cost analyst.
• Are proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office tools.
• Are skilled in processing accruals and correctly settling costs to Work Orders (WO) and Purchase Orders (PO).
• Count with experience managing multiple contract vendors, analyzing cost trends, and presenting findings.
• Have experience working in a chemical manufacturing site.
• Possess proven ability to work effectively across multiple teams.

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
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