Electrical Instrument Control Engineer

Now hiring! Electrical Instrument Control Engineer

McIntosh, AL / Relocation Assistance is offered for this role

Annual Bonus / 15% travel required (domestic)

Come create chemistry with us!

As an innovative partner, BASF’s Performance Chemicals division offers chemicals for various customer industries, such as plastics, automotive, refining, lubricants, oilfield and mining. Our highly qualified and experienced team with outstanding market knowledge as well as our innovation platform and application know-how ensure our technological competence to provide excellent solutions to our customers.

We are seeking a professional like you to join our Performance Chemical Division supporting our Engineering Department at the McIntosh, AL Site. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the correct design, procurement, and installation of instrument and electrical equipment in compliance with regulatory and BASF standards. This includes executing Capital projects for the site, encompassing both the Instrument and Electrical disciplines. Additionally, you will provide technical guidance and support to operations and maintenance teams as needed.

As a Electrical Instrument Control Engineer, you create chemistry by...

• Providing Capital project Instrumentat ion and Electrical design for small to medium-sized projects.
• Offering guidance to I/E Designers and third-party I/E engineers when additional resources are needed.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant codes and regulations, while also providing necessary support to the Central Gulf Regional Service Center.
• Conducting thorough quality checks on all design packages and ensuring seamless coordination between different design disciplines.
• Obtaining Vendor Quotes and providing technical support for the procurement process of I/E equipment.
• Collaborating with the purchasing department to manage Alliance contracts and coordinating with Maintenance and Operations personnel.
• Inspecting offsite fabrication, including conducting factory acceptance tests, and producing complete issued for construction (IFC) design packages.
• Taking the lead in site Standards Teams, such as Electrical Classification, and overseeing check-out, commissioning, and start-up support for capital projects.

If you...

• Have a Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in Electrical or Instrument Engineering.
• Possess a minimum of 5 years of experience working in Engineering, Maintenance, and Process Improvement within a chemical plant.
• Possess experience with outdated electrical systems (over 50 years old) and have worked with high voltage systems rated at 12kV or higher.
• Demonstrate supervisory, advisory, or mentoring experience in technical or engineering environments.
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills in effectively planning and allocating resources to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Exhibit a proven track record in successfully managing and prioritizing tasks.

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

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