Sr. Chemical Process Technology Engineer, Freeport, TX

Now hiring! Sr. Technology Specialist

 

Freeport, TX 

Relocation Assisstance 

 

We are looking for a Technology Specialist to join our CP team in Freeport, TX

 

Come create chemistry with us!

 

BASF’s Petrochemical division is the starting point of BASF's petrochemical (CP) value creation worldwide, also known as “the heart of the Verbund,” representing the world's largest chemical markets. Together, let us keep the heart beating one creative solution at a time!

 

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated technologist to join our team to support the Petrochemicals Acrylic Monomers assets at the Freeport, TX site. These assets are: Glacial Acrylic Acid (GAA), Butyl Acrylate (BA), 2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate (2EHA), and Process Utilities. In this role, you will contribute to the long-term economic success of the plants via automation, process optimization, process safety, capital projects, and troubleshooting. The role involves collaborating with a broad range of teams, including operations, R&D, site services, EHS, process controls, and engineering to accomplish business goals.

As a Sr. Technology Specialist, you create chemistry by...

• Serving as the Manufacturing Representative on various capital projects, you will provide process and design input through project scope, justification, timing, construction, commissioning, and startup.
• Owning, completing, and documenting Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) reviews and revalidation. As the owner of the plant safety concept, you will ensure compliance to those safety standards as part of the sustainable EHS plan. You will also ensure compliance with all internal and external regulations/policies, procedures, and technical standards.
• Providing process safety management (PSM), risk management plan (RMP), and responsible care (RC) audit support related to process safety. You will support the implementation of best safety practices. 
• Providing technology expertise for the acrylic monomers as you will be the focal point for further development and optimization of processes in the plant, which includes leading plant trials. You will also provide periodic technical training on process technology for various team members and provide troubleshooting support as needed.
• Collaborating with process control personnel to develop and implement automation solutions to minimize variable cost and improve the overall effectiveness of our production technology.
• Interfacing and working together with production & global technology, process safety, engineering, research, maintenance, and other business groups with primary focus on innovation and best practices sharing and implementation.

If you...

• Hold a bachelor’s or advanced degree in chemical engineering or related engineering disciplines with a minimum of 5+ years of chemical/petrochemical/refining manufacturing experience.
• Possess previous experience with capital project development and execution, and a strong understanding of process engineering concepts and their applications.
• Have practical experience in process control, field equipment, DCS/PLC Control Systems, and advanced control systems.
• Are knowledgeable of OSHA, EPA, and TCEQ and other applicable code and regulations and standards.
• Have excellent analytical, problem-solving, leadership, communication skills, and strong business acumen.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

 

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a mor