Sr. Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Now hiring! Sr. Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

 

Geismar, LA / Houston, TX (Hybrid)

Yearly bonus.

 

We are looking for a Sr. Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to join our GEC team in Geismar, LA or Houston, TX.

 

Come create chemistry with us!

 

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation. The Global Engineering team leverages our technical know-how and expertise to deliver solutions that enable safe, sustainable, reliable, and cost-competitive production.

We are seeking a professional like you to be part of the Automation, Controls and Electrical team within the Technical Expertise department. You will provide instrument & controls engineering expertise in support of small, mid & large capital projects and initiatives. In this role, you will work closely with other discipline engineers, project managers, and plant operations and maintenance personnel to provide complex engineering solutions, being responsible for providing this expertise for new chemical plants, research laboratories (with mixed office space), major expansions, debottlenecking of existing plants and infrastructure facilities. This position will provide technical direction for other I&C engineers and designers (in-house and/or third-party engineering firm) during all phases of the projects and will review design documentation submittals and understanding how the designs interact with manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability, and develop best practices within the production process.

As a Sr. Instrumentation and Controls Engineer, you create chemistry by...

 

• Demonstrating your understanding of Instrumentation, Process Control, Fire & Gas, Safety Instrumented Systems (Triconex/HIMA), Distributed Control Systems (i.e. Foxboro/DeltaV/ABB), PLC’s (i.e. Allen Bradley), & Boiler Management Systems, while providing technical direction, advice and consultancy support on related topics.
• Providing oversight and technical support to Capital projects during FEL, detailed design & engineering, construction, and commissioning though designing basis development, instrument & control manhour consolidation, material take offs, etc, reviewing and signing-off on Instrument & Control IFA/FC Packages and supporting FAT/SAT Commissioning & Startup activities. 
• Supervising the design, specification, application, installation, & testing of Safety Instrumented Systems as well as demostrating troubleshooting skills in instrumentation to diagnose I/O related issues within PLC and remote IO systems.
• Being able to interact and communicate at a high level in manufacturing technical discussions will aid you in working collaboratively with Process & Operations Engineers and Maintenance personnel.
• Demonstrating your in-depth technical experience in process instrumentation and controls, including familiarity with Fire & Gas, pressure, temperature, level, flow and process analyzers measurement technology, you will maintain instrumentation, functional design specifications / documents and P&I diagrams, control panel layout and design, etc.
• Providing experience in designing, implementing, programming and commissioning PLCs, SIS and Building Management Systems (BMS) control systems, for the interpretation and adherence to BASF Technical Standards, industry standards (ISA 84 or IEC 61508/11), and applicable regulatory and design codes, as applicable to specific projects.

If you...

 

• Have Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering, is preferred or in related engineering discipline with 7+ years of experience in positions with similar responsabilities.
• Possess at least 3 years of experience working with Capital Projects.
• Have strong communication skills at a high level in manufacturing technical discussions.
• Be committed with workplace safety and understand local and national safety standards.

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 ou