Instrument & Electrical Engineer II - Seneca, SC

BASF Catalysts•Seneca, SC

78d•Onsite

About The Position

Leveraging its deep expertise as the global leader in catalysis and precious metals, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) serves customers in many industries including automotive, aerospace, indoor air quality, semiconductors and hydrogen economy, and provides full loop services with its precious metals trading and recycling offering. With a focus on circular solutions and sustainability, ECMS is committed to helping our customers create a cleaner, more sustainable world. Protecting our elements of life is our purpose and this inspires us to ever-new solutions. ECMS operates globally in 15 countries with approximately 20 production sites and over 4,000 employees.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related field and 5 years’ work experience in an E&I role (will consider relevant Coop or Internship experience), or will consider High school/GED and 8 years’ work experience in an E&I role, preferred.
Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments (e.g., oil & gas, chemical, power), required.
Electrical Distribution Equipment experience and knowledge (transformers, breakers, switchgear, etc required
Solid knowledge of process control, instrumentation, and electrical power systems.
Proficient in PLC systems, SCADA, and automation software.
Familiar with hazardous area classifications and intrinsically safe system design.
Strong understanding of industry standards (ISA, IEEE, IEC, NEC, etc.).
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and team collaboration abilities.
Experience with IT/OT networking and server management.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo).
Familiarity with AutoCAD, EPLAN, or other CAD software.
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles in control systems.
Experience with SIS systems and NFPA 86 burner systems.

Responsibilities

Using your expertise in electrical and instrument design, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting to contribute to life cycle strategy and planning efforts for our site E&I systems.
Design, specify, and review electrical and instrumentation systems for new and existing projects.
Develop wiring diagrams, loop drawings, P&IDs, and control logic schematics.
Perform equipment sizing and selection (e.g., control valves, transmitters, sensors, motors, VFDs).
Support installation, commissioning, and startup of instrumentation and electrical systems.
Support and coordinate site electrical distribution maintenance activities (cleaning, inspection, upgrades, etc.)
Conduct root cause analysis of system failures and develop corrective/preventive measures.
Work closely with operations, maintenance, and other engineering disciplines to ensure optimal performance of equipment.
Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., NEC, ISA, IEC, NFPA).
Prepare technical documentation, specifications, and reports.
Manage contractors and vendors during project execution.
Contribute to HAZOPs, risk assessments, and safety reviews related to E&I systems.
Provide technical support and training to maintenance and operations teams.
Assisting with training efforts for the site.