Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

BASF SE • Cincinnati, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an Instrumentation and Electrical Technician to join our Care Chemicals team in Cincinnati, OH.

BASF’s Care Chemicals division is a globally leading supplier to the cosmetics, detergents and cleaning industries. We also offer solutions for technical applications and crop protection. Together with our customers, we create innovative solutions to meet the current and future needs of society more sustainably. We contribute to the long-term success of our customers’ brands with a broad range of products and concepts via our global network of production and development site.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing our instrumentation and control systems, ensuring smooth and safe operations. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for hands-on experience and professional growth.

This position is part of a job family with multiple levels and will be filled at a level that is commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Hold a High school diploma or equivalent.
• Have certification in both industrial instrumentation and industrial electrical.  If either or both of these certifications is lacking, the candidate must be willing to attend evening classes to obtain the certifications from a local trade school. BASF will make the arrangements for these classes, which must be completed within two years of hire.
• Possess 4 years of experience in operations or maintenance in a chemical plant or refinery.
• Have basic computer literacy: Windows operating system, Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Bring excellent safety skills. Must comply with OSHA and plant-specific safety procedures.
• Are able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Are familiar with both ANSI and metric standard fasteners and fittings, as well as domestic and European equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Preferrably have completed a trade school program or associate's degree in industrial instrumentation and electrical.
• Preferrably have experience with Allen Bradley variable frequency drives, experience with SAP's maintenance management system.
• Preferrably are able to install and maintain 24V DC control wiring, as well as 480V 3-phase power wiring.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support the operation of all production units by ensuring instrumentation and control systems are in good working order.
• Install, wire, calibrate, and repair a wide variety of chemical process instruments, including those for fluid flow, pressure, temperature, level, pH, density, and position.
• Troubleshoot and read various technical diagrams, including P&IDs, flow diagrams, single line diagrams, loop diagrams, sequence charts, and interlock tables.
• Perform control loop calibrations, field and bench calibration of process instruments, and routine preventive maintenance inspections. Maintain ISO 9001 and OSHA PSM compliance documentation.
• Work in a heavy industrial chemical manufacturing plant with 24/7 operations, both indoors and outdoors, and handle tasks such as rigging, operating cranes, forklifts, and working at heights or in confined spaces.
• Occasionally perform a wide variety of work besides instrumentation and controls maintenance as the plant situations dictate. This work may include basic pipe fitting, millwright, insulation, and operator assistance tasks.
• Support and adhere to the principles of the American Chemistry Council's Responsible Care®, EPA and OSHA initiatives by protecting the environment, health, safety and security of our employees, contractors, carriers, distributors, visitors, customers and neighbors.
• Support, maintain, and optimize process control systems, including HART protocol instruments on 4–20 mA loops integrated with an Emerson DCS, while collaborating with PLC and local control systems. Apply knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, nuclear, mechanical, hydraulic, and wireless control parameters, and utilize proportional and PID control modes to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• The work schedule is mainly day shift Monday through Friday, with some night and weekend work for emergencies and shutdowns, requiring availability for emergency call-ins.

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
• Education Level: High school or GED