Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

About the role

BASF's Savannah plant makes fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts, co-catalysts and additives used by petroleum refiners to turn crude oil into fuels and petrochemical feedstocks. As an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician for the Catalyst business unit, you will install, maintain and troubleshoot site instrumentation, control systems and electrical equipment so that operations run safely with maximum production availability. The position is a straight Monday to Friday day shift.

Key responsibilities

• Complete repairs and tasks on instruments, controls and electrical systems efficiently and on time to restore or maintain safe operation.
• Install, repair and maintain instrument and electrical equipment, including plant switch-gear, electrical and pneumatic systems, using drawings, manuals and blueprints.
• Interpret electrical schematics, blueprints and computer logic to troubleshoot production problems.
• Calibrate process control, sensing and monitoring systems, keep records and document changes to instruments and systems.
• Recommend improvements to instruments, controls and equipment, and suggest tools or methods that make repairs safer and faster.
• Maintain good housekeeping, complete root cause failure analysis investigations and occasionally operate forklifts and manlifts.

Required profile

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of industrial I/E maintenance experience (preferred).
• Ability to read loop sheets, electrical interconnect drawings, ladder logic drawings, equipment and P&ID diagrams, and knowledge of prevailing electrical codes.
• Flexible schedule, including occasional night and weekend overtime and call-outs.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and occasionally work at height.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Required skills

• Basic knowledge of MS Office; SAP preferred.
• Ladder logic and electrical schematics.

What we offer

• Total rewards package including medical and dental coverage.
• Flexible work arrangements where possible, retirement benefits and maternity/paternity leave.
• Mentoring and development programs, employee discounts, pet insurance and matching donations.