Process Safety Technical Support Engineer

Now hiring! Process Safety Technical Support Engineer

 

Houston, TX, Freeport, TX or Geismar, LA preferred, but open to all BASF locations (Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 remote)

Annual bonus / Relocation support

 

 

We are looking for a Process Safety Technical Support Engineer to join our Global Engineering team in the United States.

 

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.

As a Process Safety Technical Support Engineer, your main responsibilities will include collaborating with various operating divisions, regional and site EHS staff and engineers and site leaders to develop cost-effective process safety engineering technical solutions. In addition, you will be responsible for developing innovative solutions, and delivering impactful services across all Business Units, Sites and Functions aimed at driving and supporting best practices to maximize potential and performance for Asset Safety & Integrity. 

As a Process Safety Technical Support Engineer, you create chemistry by...

• Implementing API, NFPA, ASME codes and standards, supporting site design and calculations for pressure safety valves, and utilizing process engineering tools to ensure compliance with local regulations and BASF requirements. Additionally, performing ASPEN models, FlareNet, and Flow calculations.
• Assisting sites in conducting process safety gap analysis, identifying strengths and weaknesses in process safety programs, and providing recommendations to address gaps related to process safety information, explosion protection, overpressure protection, plant inspection and maintenance, and management of change.
• Collaborating with Regional Process Safety and North America Technical Experts in Explosion Protection Documentations, performing inerting calculations, and designing Flashback Protection Devices.
• Supporting sites in Facility Siting Studies, utilizing PHAST or SafeSite software to model scenarios like pool fire, jet fire, and vapor cloud explosions, and leading the team in effectively mitigating any siting deficiencies in a practical and cost-effective manner.
• Leading and facilitating compliance with OSHA PSM and Responsible Care requirements, improving the quality of process hazards assessments, and ensuring proper documentation and knowledge sharing to enhance safety in BASF sites.
• Performing calculations, simulations, and modeling for overpressure protections, explosion protections, material flow analysis, thermodynamic analysis and consequence assessment, while also providing support for PSM/RC audits and assisting sites in addressing action items.
• Actively working towards achieving BASF Process Safety Experts levels, taking a proactive role in the development and improvement of tools and knowledge, leading training initiatives, and representing BASF in external communities such as API, NFPA, and others.

If you...

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering
• Have process engineering background with a solid technical foundation in chemical process safety engineering
• Possess 5+ years of experience in Process Safety and/or Process Engineering in the chemical industry
• Have comprehensive knowledge of Process Hazards & Risk Assessments
• Demonstrate a proven track record in working with OSHA PSM and EPA RMP standards, complemented by comprehensive understanding of explosion protection and NFPA codes and standards
• Display a strong command of the API and CCPS guidelines

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