Operations Engineer

Now hiring! Operations Engineer

Freeport, TX

We are looking for an Operations Engineer to join our Petrochemicals (CP) team in Freeport, TX. 

Come create chemistry with us!

The Petrochemicals division is the starting point of BASF’s petrochemicalbased value chains throughout the regions. The division manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of high-quality basic chemicals and tailored specialties for internal and external customers. 

We are seeking a professional like you to join our Freeport, TX site in the Acrylics 300 Block. In this role, you will be primarily responsible for supporting the daily operation of the Acrylics production assets, providing technical assistance in executing the required production plan while driving unit wide environmental compliance. You will serve as the unit contact for agency inspections and audits, as well as compiling data for required environmental reports. You will analyze productivity, quality, and maintenance data and use that information to optimize existing plant equipment. This position requires you to demonstrate your strong leadership qualities in safe plant operation, as the site has PSM/RMP regulated chemicals. 

As an Operations Engineer, you create chemistry by...

• Monitoring and optimizing assigned plant assets, identifying opportunities to reduce energy and raw material consumption while ensuring reliability. 
• Supporting and role model EHS activities and processes. 
• Collaborating with the Acrylics Controls Engineer to develop and leverage your Process Controls skills to assist in controls troubleshooting. 
• Reviewing environmental compliance records, periodic reporting requirements, providing input and support to the Site’s environmental strategy, working closely with plant operations engineers, technicians, and production management to ensure compliance, and making improvements. 
• Providing support to projects to ensure compliance with all state, local, EPA, and permit requirements. 
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and company policy requirements, prepare and assist applications for environmental permits for air emissions, water discharge and waste disposal operations. 
• Driving the successful application of process engineering concepts to deliver continuous improvement solutions that will minimize the impact of environmental processes, including waste minimization, as well as identify and scope projects and small improvements to improve compliance and efficiency of environmental systems. 
• Developing, overseeing, and supporting environmental training of production personnel. 
• Leading the coordination, completion, and documentation of PSSR / MOC reviews.
• Providing technical support in root cause failure analysis for EHS incidents. 
• Being available (“on-call”), should you need to respond to any after-hours event that impacts production or EHS. 
• Providing technical support and troubleshooting skills to the Daily Operations Team. 
• Using your engineering expertise in the specification, design, and construction of projects in accordance with plant design requirements, BASF standards, and regulatory requirements as well as serving as the Manufacturing Representative on Capital Projects. 

If you...

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry from an accredited institution.
• Have 1-2 years of previous experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Have experience with chemical processes and equipment.
• Demostrate a continuous improvement mindset.

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 to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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