Senior Instrumentation and Electrical Maintenance Engineer

About the role

BASF Monomers, a supplier of isocyanates, inorganics, polyamides and ammonia, is hiring a Senior Instrumentation and Electrical (I/E) Maintenance Engineer for its Freeport, Texas site. The role supports instrument and electrical engineering across the Freeport Chemical Manufacturing operating areas and gives technical guidance to the I/E/A maintenance team, with a focus on maintenance, reliability, asset availability and safety.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical support for daily maintenance and give design and technical information for maintenance and capital improvements
• Support Production, Project Engineering, Turnaround and other maintenance staff
• Support Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFAs) and troubleshooting, and oversee the maintenance, testing and documentation of the Safety Instrumented System (SIS)
• Lead and take part in accident and incident investigations and RCFAs
• Address action items from audits, Process Hazard Analyses, accident investigations, and Management of Change (MOC)
• Create and review procedures for repairs, mechanical integrity and equipment operation based on industry codes
• Develop a critical equipment list and maintain a critical spares inventory

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 7+ years of experience in a chemical, petrochemical or refinery operation
• Experience providing technical guidance in instrumentation and electrical systems
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Required skills

• Proficient technical knowledge of instrumentation, electrical and mechanical equipment
• Knowledge of applicable industry codes and maintenance best practices
• Familiarity with SAP

What we offer

• Annual bonus and relocation assistance
• Flexible work arrangements where possible
• Retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Mental health support, family forming benefits and back-up child and elder care
• Mentoring, career development and a matching gifts program