Mechanical & Reliability Engineer

BASF SE • SC

98d

About The Position

We are looking for a Mechanical & Reliability Engineer to join our team in Seneca, SC. BASF’s Catalysts division is the global market leader in catalyst technologies. The division develops and produces mobile emissions catalysts as well as process catalysts and offers precious metals trading, recycling and related products and services. As a Mechanical & Reliability Engineer you will lead the Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) program for the Seneca site. You will apply the appropriate reliability tools and techniques (e.g., Bad Actor Program, FMEA, RCFA, RBI, RCA, etc.) to drive improvements, optimize costs, and improve asset effectiveness.

Requirements

• Have a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering with over five years of experience as a Maintenance or Reliability Engineer in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate experience with formal reliability programs such as RCM, including developing, reviewing, and implementing strategic preventive and predictive maintenance procedures.
• Have thorough knowledge of mechanical equipment design and a strong understanding of maintenance and reliability practices for process equipment such as pumps, piping, pressure vessels, storage tanks, relief devices, compressors, and boilers.
• Be familiar with technical engineering standards, including pipe specifications, and be able to read and interpret P&IDs, engineering drawings, and vendor documentation.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and demonstrate proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Be capable of performing physical tasks, including repeated lifting and transferring of 50 lb sacks.

Responsibilities

• Work with Maintenance & Reliability (M&R) Experts to maintain and drive progress along the site M&R Roadmap.
• Develop and maintain Preventive Maintenance (PM), Predictive Maintenance (PdM), Asset Integrity (AI), Structural Integrity, and Corrosion Assessment programs; coordinate Risk-Based Inspections (RBI) and replacement of relief valves and flexible hoses.
• Develop and maintain the Critical Equipment List and Critical Spares Inventory; collaborate with site Engineers on Equipment Care Strategies (ECS).
• Lead the Bad Actor Program by reviewing work orders, analyzing Asset Effectiveness (AE) data, and implementing action plans to improve equipment reliability.
• Lead Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFA) for complex or recurring equipment issues.
• Lead the Precision and Preventative Maintenance Program, including vibration analysis, laser alignment, balancing, thermal imaging, and ultrasonic inspections; improve existing programs and implement new ones.
• Participate in site Hazard Assessments (BHA) as the reliability expert and coordinate with off-site experts to resolve material of construction and chemical compatibility issues.

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: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees