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BASF SE • Elyria, OH

21h • Onsite

About The Position

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

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in both industrial instrumentation and industrial electrical (or willingness to obtain within two years of hire, with BASF making arrangements for classes).
• 4 years of experience in operations or maintenance in a chemical plant or refinery.
• Basic computer literacy: Windows operating system, Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Excellent safety skills. Must comply with OSHA and plant-specific safety procedures.
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Familiar with both ANSI and metric standard fasteners and fittings, as well as domestic and European equipment.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Completed a trade school program or associate's degree in industrial instrumentation and electrical.
• Experience with Allen Bradley variable frequency drives.
• Experience with SAP's maintenance management system.
• 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.

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