Senior Process Engineer

Now hiring! Senior Process Engineer

 

Chattanooga, TN (Onsite)

 

 

Come create chemistry with us!

 

We are seeking a Senior Process Engineer to be part of the Engineering team and will be based in Chattanooga, TN to support the overall success of the Dispersions & Resins business in North America.

 

The Dispersions & Resins business of BASF develops, produces and markets a range of high-quality resins, additives, colorants and polymer dispersions worldwide. These raw materials are used in formulations for coatings and paints, printing and packaging products, construction chemicals, adhesives, fiberbondings, nonwovens, and paper manufacturing.

As a Senior Process Engineer, you create chemistry by...

Serve as a manufacturing representative on capital projects and execute commissioning and startup of capital projects

 

Manage process optimization, troubleshooting, data analysis, and technical support to the operations organization

 

Lead new product scale up activities including recipe development, trial oversight, and commercialization activities

 

Provide technical support to the Operations Team in the resolution of plant problems

 

Utilize technical troubleshooting techniques to improve processes and product quality

 

Provide Technical support for risk assessments on Management of Changes to ensure changes do not jeopardize safety of plant

 

Identify and lead continuous improvement projects to reduce waste and minimize variation in support of site goals

 

Execute site Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and work closely with the EH&S Specialists to ensure site compliance to BASF and other regulatory requirements

 

Support the BASF Process Safety and Site PSM/RMP Program through ownership/upkeep of process safety information

If you have...

 

BS in Chemical Engineering or other engineering discipline

 

6+ years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment

 

Previous experience identifying and implementing process modifications to improve efficiency/reliability

 

Previous experience in facilitation and coordination of root cause analysis

 

Preferred:

Experience programming in DCS and/or PLC platforms (e.g. Honeywell, Delta V, ABB)

 

Experience identifying and developing cost/benefit analysis for potential new projects

 

Background in dispersion manufacturing

 

Working knowledge and experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies

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
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

 

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need