Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Relocation assistance / Annual bonus

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our Monomers team in Freeport, TX.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF Monomers is a leading supplier of isocyanates, inorganics, polyamides, and ammonia. Our products are used in many downstream applications including the production of foams, adhesives, textiles, automobiles, food production, paper, packaging, wire, cable, clothing, and so much more. Monomers go into the production of countless household and industrial goods and make a positive impact on people's lives every day. As an essential business in BASF’s overall Verbund (interconnected value chain) system, Team Monomers is committed to help our customers reach their sustainability targets by expanding our portfolio of lower CO2 footprint products and circular solutions.

As a Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for the mechanical engineering support to an assigned area of the site. You will also be responsible for collaboration with Production and Maintenance personnel and providing services related to design review, repair and maintenance, including predictive/preventative maintenance activities. Additionally, this position provides technical support to Root Cause Failure Analyses, troubleshooting of problems, and monitoring PM and PdM programs. Finally, this position also ensures a culture of continuous improvement employing LEAN Manufacturing tools.

As a Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you create chemistry by...

• Providing technical support to the Maintenance Supervisor, specialists and craftsmen on difficult equipment repair issues, including providing troubleshooting support and recommendations to operating units on equipment reliability including emergency work reviews.
• Participating in Root Cause Failure Analysis and execute corrective actions for complex and/or repetitive problems, and establishing, monitoring and optimizing Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) plans.
• Being a part of the “Bad Actor” program and create action plans for improving reliability, as well as supporting the reliability processes to drive improvements, optimize costs and improve asset effectiveness (Bad Actor Management, FMEA, RBI, RBM, RCM, Reliability Roadmap, etc.).
• Providing input for Maintenance Budget.
• Evaluating new technologies and alternatives for equipment repair, seeking cost and delivery advantages.
• Supporting capital projects by supplying engineering support in the specification, design and construction of projects in accordance with plant design requirements, BASF standards and regulatory requirements.

If you...

• Hold a bachelor's or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Possess 7+ years of experience working with rotating and fixed equipment, centrifugal pumps, piping systems, pressure vessels (including heat exchangers), atmospheric storage tanks, positive displacement pumps, relief devices and compressors of various design. Experience in this area in chemical/petrochemical or refinery environments will be a plus.
• Have a solid foundational knowledge of maintenance work processes.
• Possess working experience with Knowledge API and ASME codes, vibration analysis and equipment lubrication programs.
• Have proven ability to communicate effectively with facts and figures along with the ability to influence, persuade and negotiate. Strong interpersonal skills are required in this position.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF . We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• 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!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.