Utility Technician

BASF SE • Wyandotte, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an Infrastructure Technician 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. As a Wyandotte Facility Infrastructure Technician you will operate, sample, troubleshoot, minor repairs, and install equipment for all areas of responsibility. You will perform operational tasks in an effort to improve safety, reliability, minimize downtime, while interacting with the various departments across the Wyandotte site. Some areas of responsibility will include off-site properties in Wyandotte, Riverview and Grosse Ile. 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 GED
• Familiar with various pumps for moving liquid is required
• Able to obtain license to operate mobile equipment, including JLG, scissor lift.
• Have a driver's license.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of chemical industry and/or manufacturing experience
• Have a high level of initiative, is a self-starter and can work with limited supervision
• Hold basic computer skills using Microsoft Excel, Word.
• Experience with SAP, Sphera, Swift, etc, would be desirable.
• Heavy equipment is beneficial
• Familiar with working in work environments between inside building activities, outside environment activities, and working from heights.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor Site Services support systems (Firewater, Outfalls, Sanitary Sewers, Construction and Groundwater systems).
• Perform troubleshooting and minor preventive maintenance on support systems.
• Adhere to PPE and safety protocols, including confined space entry and physical labor in high noise/temperature environments.
• Issue permits; safework, isolation, hot work, confined space, monitor the progress and safety of permitted contractors and coordination of excavations for repairs of underground pipe breaks.
• Complete monthly utilities meter reads, escort DTE, consolidate scrap metal across the site.
• Coordinate water shipments, generate shipping documents and assist, as needed, with truck drivers loading from groundwater locations.
• Become familiar with all utilities across the site and assist the Utility Technicians with their support systems (compressed air, river water, steam, and nitrogen) during utility upsets.
• Have the ability to train for site crane operations to preform lifts as customers may need.
• Respond if plants need assistance with utility issues.
• Use and understand basic process controls such as control valves, flows, pressures/vacuum, level and pumps.
• Work schedule shift and respond to utilities upsets as on call.

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