Sr. I&E Engineering Specialist

Now hiring! Sr. I&E Engineering Specialist

We are looking for a Sr. I&E Engineering Specialist to join our  Site Services team in Geismar, LA.

 

Come create chemistry with us!

This position will report to the NCG Instrument/Electrical and Controls Manager and is responsible for providing instrument, electrical and controls expertise for the Utilities & Demin Water areas of the Geismar site. This includes steam assets such as boilers/HRSG, air assets such as air compressors and Demin water assets. This position is to assure proper design, installation and repair of instrument, electrical and controls 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, controls, and low voltage electrical, systems. Control’s focus will primarily encompass GE Mark Vie controls for cogeneration gas turbine units, Triconex Tricon & Trident systems and PLCs (primarily Allen-Bradley). A secondary controls focus will include supporting the area controls system engineer and technicians with Foxboro I/A (EVO) control system applications and troubleshooting. 

As a Sr. I&E Engineering Specialist, you create chemistry by...

• Provide troubleshooting support and recommendations to operating units on equipment repair/ reliability including emergency work reviews
• Provide troubleshooting support for controls and automation systems
• Supports project design, commissioning, and startup activities
• Performs engineering design, implementation, and startup of small maintenance projects
• Provide technical support to Maintenance Superintendent, specialists, and crafts on difficult repair activities
• Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis and execute corrective actions for complex and/or repetitive problems
• Initiates and/or modifies predictive and preventive maintenance programs as necessary
• Responsible for defining and ensuring strategic spare parts are managed and maintained
• Assist in recommending training and development options for in-house maintenance resources
• Using your SAP, Microsoft Excel and analytical skills you will provide oversight of critical compliance program needs such as SIS, NFPA-85/86, DEQ and D-Risk PM review, setup, modification, and execution

If you...

• Possess a High School Diploma or GED, possess a 2-year technical degree with 15+ years of experience serving as a Sr Instrument or Electrical Technician or 10+ years serving as I&E Supervisor, Superintendent, I&E Inspector or I&E Specialist.
• 12 years minimum experience in petrochemical instrumentation, controls and/or electrical maintenance.
• Broad-based, hands-on knowledge and experience with various types of instrumentation, control valves, PLC’s and automation systems 
• Knowledge and experience providing technical guidance to execution resources
• Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.

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