Senior Reliability Engineer

Company: BASF Corporation
Location: Geismar
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Job Description:

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.

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world's leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.

We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment and are always working to form the best team-especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development.

And we are constantly striving to become an even better place to work. BASF has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America's Best Employers. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!

Senior Reliability Engineer, Geismar, LA

Where the Chemistry Happens

We are seeking a professional like you to be responsible for driving reliability performance by using appropriate and effective tools and techniques. In this role, you will provide technical support to Production and Maintenance personnel, lead Root Cause Failure Analyses, Bad Actor programs and monitor KPI data for early identification and resolution of reliability issues. You may also collaborate with Production and Maintenance personnel and provide services related to design review, repair and maintenance, including predictive/preventative maintenance activities. Additionally, you will provide technical support to the troubleshooting of problems and optimization of PM and PdM programs. Finally, you will also ensure a culture of continuous improvement by employing LEAN Manufacturing tools.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to demonstrate your ability to work with production and maintenance resources to identify improvement opportunities and propose and implement sustainable solutions for rotating and fixed mechanical equipment. You will also use your strong interpersonal skills to communicate data effectively and influence, persuade, and negotiate with others.

Formula for Success

Leveraging your BS Degree in an engineering discipline combined with your experience in petrochemical / chemical maintenance and/or reliability roles, you will apply appropriate reliability tools to drive improvements, optimize costs and improve asset effectiveness. Tools may include (but are not limited to) Bad Actor Program, FMEA, RBI, RBM, RCM, Reliability Roadmap, etc.

Your strong background in equipment troubleshooting, including root cause failure analysis and implementation of improvement efforts will be essential as you lead Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFA's) and drive corrective actions for complex and/or repetitive problems.

Your general knowledge of reliability tools such as bad actor program management, FMEA, equipment criticality, equipment strategies, etc. will serve you well as you lead the Bad Actor program, create action plans for improving reliability and drive implementation of those action plans.

Utilizing your background in optimization of equipment PM activities and strategies and in the utilization of PdM tools (vibration analysis, lube oil analysis, thermography, condition monitoring, etc.) for equipment condition evaluation and improvement, you will create and review equipment strategies and evaluate new technologies or alternatives for equipment repair, seeking maintenance cost and production improvements.

Demonstrating your solid understanding of maintenance and reliability work processes along with your thorough knowledge of mechanical equipment design and detailed understanding of maintenance and reliability activities associated with process equipment such as centrifugal pumps, piping systems, pressure vessels (including heat exchangers), atmospheric storage tanks, positive displacement pumps, relief devices and compressors of various design, you will support capital projects by supplying engineering expertise in the specification, design and construction of projects in accordance with plant design requirements, BASF standards and regulatory requirements.

Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You---

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you-the whole you-in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.

The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans, to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you'll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.

Job: ENGI - Engineering & Technical Service

Organization: N-CIN/OC-Capital and Asset Strategy-63027451

Title: Senior Reliability Engineer

Location: LA-Geismar

Requisition ID: 2300515

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