Power Distribution Project Manager

BASF SE • Wyandotte, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Power Distribution Project Manager to join our Performance Materials team in Wyandotte. The Performance Materials division is at the forefront of the much-needed sustainability transformation in plastics. Our experts co-create products with customers to bring innovations to major industry sectors such as transportation, consumer goods, industrial applications, and construction. These solutions contribute to a sustainable future by pushing the boundaries in thermal resistance, robustness and lightweight applications. Our team is searching for a Power Distribution Project Manager to work at our Wyandotte, MI site in the Site Services Department to support manufacturing, research & development and business administration activities to assure safe, reliable and productive operations. In this role, you will assist the Wyandotte Power Distribution Team to assure the safety, productivity and reliability of the electrical distribution system on site by developing and implementing maintenance and site asset plans. You will also lead the planning and implementation of the site electrical utility outage and partner with the City of Wyandotte City Utilities Department to ensure reliable electricity service to the Site.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree required, Electrical Engineering degree preferred.
• 10 years of experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment required.
• Experience in preventative and predictive maintenance programs and project engineering.
• Ability to work independently under broad goals and objectives with minimal guidance. Also, strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with focus on relationship building and strong interpersonal skills.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with SAP PPM, MS Office, and other CMMS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Wyandotte Power Distribution System: Ensuring the safe and timely repair and maintenance of electrical utilities ensuring site safety, reliability and productivity.
• Identifying qualifications and selecting power distribution team members. Identifying and providing required training of the team. Providing power distribution expertise to site business units as required.
• Developing and implementing the Site asset management plan for electrical power distribution. Identifying required assets to meet Site needs. Developing and implementing maintenance plan ensuring asset reliability. Participating in the Site Develop Plan process.
• Planning the electrical site outage ensuring safety, cost and schedule objectives are achieved. Determine required maintenance activities, plan and schedule maintenance and repair jobs. Engaging vendors for out-sourced maintenance activities. Developing and implementing a safe switching plan to ensure the safe and timely shut-down and recovery of Site electrical power.
• Acting as a manufacturing representative and construction manager as appropriate for power distribution projects for the Wyandotte Site. Partnering with assigned project managers to ensure safety, functionality, cost and schedule objectives are achieved.
• Partnering with the City of Wyandotte City Utilities Department to ensure reliable electricity service to the Site. Engaging as appropriate for Site Utility Outage support and unplanned disruptions to Site service.
• Supporting department safety activities: Champs, Safety Contacts, Barrier Removal, Global Safety Days, Safety Training Topic presenter, excavation permit review and approval, participant in the Site Electrical / Safety Workgroup

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: Senior