Operations Engineer

BASF • Freeport, TX

193d

About The Position

We are looking for an Operations Engineer to join our Petrochemicals (CP) team in Freeport, TX. The Petrochemicals division is the starting point of BASF's petrochemical-based value chains throughout the regions. The division manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of high-quality basic chemicals and tailored specialties for internal and external customers. In this role, you will be primarily responsible for supporting the daily operation of the Acrylics production assets, providing technical assistance in executing the required production plan while driving unit wide environmental compliance. You will serve as the unit contact for agency inspections and audits, as well as compiling data for required environmental reports. You will analyze productivity, quality, and maintenance data and use that information to optimize existing plant equipment. This position requires you to demonstrate your strong leadership qualities in safe plant operation, as the site has PSM/RMP regulated chemicals.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry from an accredited institution.
• Have 1-2 years of previous experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Have experience with chemical processes and equipment.
• Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and optimizing assigned plant assets, identifying opportunities to reduce energy and raw material consumption while ensuring reliability.
• Supporting and role model EHS activities and processes.
• Collaborating with the Acrylics Controls Engineer to develop and leverage your Process Controls skills to assist in controls troubleshooting.
• Reviewing environmental compliance records, periodic reporting requirements, providing input and support to the Site's environmental strategy.
• Working closely with plant operations engineers, technicians, and production management to ensure compliance, and making improvements.
• Providing support to projects to ensure compliance with all state, local, EPA, and permit requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and company policy requirements, prepare and assist applications for environmental permits for air emissions, water discharge and waste disposal operations.
• Driving the successful application of process engineering concepts to deliver continuous improvement solutions that will minimize the impact of environmental processes.
• Developing, overseeing, and supporting environmental training of production personnel.
• Leading the coordination, completion, and documentation of PSSR / MOC reviews.
• Providing technical support in root cause failure analysis for EHS incidents.
• Being available ('on-call'), should you need to respond to any after-hours event that impacts production or EHS.
• Providing technical support and troubleshooting skills to the Daily Operations Team.
• Using your engineering expertise in the specification, design, and construction of projects in accordance with plant design requirements, BASF standards, and regulatory requirements.

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: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree