E&I Planner - Catalyst Division

About the role

BASF's Catalysts division, which develops and produces mobile emissions catalysts and process catalysts, is hiring an E&I Planner in Attapulgus, GA. The role manages the electrical and instrumentation work order system by planning, scheduling and coordinating planned maintenance and construction jobs so that costs and production downtime are minimized.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze maintenance and engineering work requests, job orders and work releases, and contact requestors for additional information
• Visit job sites and plan work activities, including materials, tools, craft sequence, labor requirements and timelines
• Order, track and expedite materials for planned and emergency work
• Create and maintain SAP BOMs for functional locations and equipment
• Plan major plant turnarounds with the Production/Maintenance Gatekeeper and promote planning and scheduling techniques
• Monitor job progress, resolve delays, verify material availability and escalate requests that may need a Management of Change review
• Prepare job plans and documentation for recurring work, including safety measures, and oversee pre-kitting and contractor work scopes
• Follow process safety guidelines, report incidents and complete required process safety training

Required profile

• High school diploma/GED
• Ability to walk, climb stairs and ladders, and access tanks and silos to plan maintenance work
• Demonstrated problem-solving, data analysis, organizational and communication skills
• Instrumentation and/or electrical background preferred
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Required skills

• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office and SAP
• Ability to develop detailed cost estimates for repairs and equipment outages
• Maintaining data accuracy in the CMMS (SAP)

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs including mental health support
• Family benefits such as fertility, adoption and parental leave support
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs
• Mentoring, career development and matching gifts program