Acrylic Acid Asset and Operations Expert

BASF SE • Freeport, TX

21d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Acrylic Acid Asset and Operations Expert to join our Petrochemicals (CP) team in Freeport, TX.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Petrochemical division is the starting point of BASF's petrochemical value creation worldwide, also known as “the heart of the Verbund,” representing the world's largest chemical markets. Together, let us keep the heart beating one creative solution at a time!
As an Acrylic Acid Asset and Operations Expert, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and competitive operation of BASF’s acrylic acid assets in North America. You will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Reliability, and Global Technology teams to strengthen asset performance from day-to-day operations through long-term strategic improvements.As an Acrylic Acid Asset and Operations Expert, you create chemistry by...

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical discipline (advanced degree preferred).
• Bring 10+ years of experience in operations, process engineering, reliability, or asset management within acrylic acid, acrylates, or comparable chemical processes.
• Possess strong expertise in high-hazard, highly exothermic continuous chemical processes and associated equipment.
• Have demonstrated success improving reliability and operability in complex or aging production assets.
• Are able to translate deep technical insight into clear, actionable guidance across disciplines.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, process safety, and operational discipline.

Responsibilities

• Driving operational excellence and asset reliability in acrylic acid production units by applying deep process, equipment, and operating knowledge.
• Serving as a technical thought partner to plant leadership, supporting troubleshooting of complex upsets and recurring reliability challenges.
• Identifying and leading improvement initiatives related to equipment reliability, operability, winterization, controls, and process robustness.
• Supporting incident investigations and risk reduction through structured root cause analyses and mechanical integrity reviews.
• Collaborating with global BASF technology and engineering networks to transfer best practices and implement proven solutions.
• Coaching and developing technical capability across operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level