Plant Engineer, Care Chemicals, BASF - Washington, NJ

Now hiring! Plant Engineer, Care Chemicals, BASF, Washington, NJ

 

Where the chemistry happens...

 

As the leading global chemical supplier for the personal care, home care, industrial and institutional cleaning industries, and technical applications in the agrochemical industry, BASF Care Chemicals is focused on partnering with customers to create innovative solutions with great speed and agility to meet the current and future needs of society in a more sustainable way. We are proud to contribute to the long-term success of our customers’ brands by offering a broad range of products and concepts such as common household items, like cosmetics, detergents and cleaners, as well as industrial products and processes like crop protection, rubber belts, hoses, concrete, and metal plating.

 

At Care Chemicals, we not only care about supporting our customers and achieving strong business results; we care about our team members. We aim to create a motivating, inspiring and inclusive work environment where all team members feel supported, heard and developed. Being part of our team means showing up every day to work collaboratively across functions to win for the overall success of the team. We value bringing diverse perspectives and backgrounds together to stretch our teams to think differently, have the courage to speak up and challenge the status quo, and problem solve for the greater good of our customers and society.

 

We as the Care Chemicals division of BASF carry the passion to care in our DNA: we care for our customers, consumers, employees, society and our planet. Come, be a part of our team and create Care Chemicals with us.
 

As a Plant Engineer, you will..

 

• Report directly to the site manager, working closely with both the Operations and Maintenance teams.
• Demonstrate your commitment to a safe workplace; specifics  include MOC/PSSR process, contractor selection and oversight, and participation in safety reviews.
• Work with the site and business colleagues to develop scope for new capability or capacity projects while steering projects from concept to completion working within Care Chemicals and with third-party engineering resources as necessary.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting skills to the Operations and Maintenance teams, leading and participating in root cause analysis and developing corrective action plans and strategies to reduce equipment downtime and unplanned losses.
• Champion a continuous improvement mindset and actively seek opportunities to reduce costs, eliminate waste, and increase site capacity.
• Successfully engage across the organization and the larger BASF network, seeking out best practices and implementation.
• Participate in Care Chemical Vision teams (Continuous Improvement, Digitalization, Safety, etc).

If you have...

 

•  A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Chemistry (preferably Chemical or Mechanical Engineering) coupled with preferably a minimum of 5 years relevant experience
• Technical understanding of common chemical plant unit operations and utility systems and sound problem solving skills  
• The ability to wear both the “production engineer” and “project engineer hats” as necessary.
• Experience in project management including scope development, contractor management, scheduling and/or cost estimation.

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