Tank Farm Engineer

BASF SE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a tank farm engineer at the Greenville site you will support a 24/7 operation by ensuring the site tank farm is maintained in a safe and reliable state. You will also propose improvements with the tank systems. You will be the lead for optimizing materials throughout the tank farm. You will interact regularly with our supply chain, operations, and maintenance teams. In addition, you will assist other production areas with small projects.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering, bringing a solid foundation in technical principles and applied problem-solving.
• Have knowledge basic chemical plant operation, enabling you to support site infrastructure with confidence and precision.
• Are proficient in Microsoft Office suite, ensuring you can manage daily work, communication, and reporting with ease.
• Excel at mentoring and communicating across all levels of an organization, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and team development.
• Thrive in dynamic environments, where you can effectively manage non-routine and emergency situations such as schedule disruptions, plant shutdowns, startups, and commissioning activities.

Nice To Haves

• Have experience working in a PSM (Process Safety Management) environment, giving you an edge in navigating safety-critical operations.
• Familiar with SAP and the Management of Change process
• Possess previous Co-op or intern experience in a chemical plant, or have 0-3 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Ensuring operational safety and reliability through your expertise in chemical engineering.
• Driving efficiency in operations and inventory by leveraging your ability to interpret piping & instrumentation diagrams, engineering drawings, and technical documentation—ensuring documentation is accurately maintained.
• Supporting project execution across the site through optimization and small capital projects.
• Advancing automation initiatives by improving automation to reduce process variability and enhance trend analysis across site operations.
• Fostering collaboration through your strong networking and coordination skills, working closely with supply chain, process, maintenance, and production teams to align on technical and operational goals.
• Utilizing digital tools effectively by utilizing SAP and using Microsoft Office and other platforms for communication, reporting, and optimization.

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