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Description

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.

• Operations of the plant includes controlling flows, pressures, reactions, temperatures, makeup of solutions from batch sheets and formula cards, transfer of solutions/batches, loading/unloading chemicals to and from tanks, trucks, and rail cars.
• Handling of various hazardous chemicals.
• Identifying and wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Thorough understanding of the operation and capabilities of the equipment in their area.
• Cross training in additional production areas and supporting other members of the team in achieving a task or solving a problem.
• Disassembling and cleaning plant equipment, piping and pressure vessels.
• Recognize and eliminate safety hazards.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment by adhering to Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements while planning and executing a job.
• Support and continually apply all Quality Improvement, Safety, Ecology, and Legal Compliance policies and procedures.
• Recognizing and eliminating safety hazards.
• Accept and demonstrate personal accountability for EHS performance.
• Demonstrate sound judgment by adhering to EHS requirements while planning and executing a job.
• Performing all necessary production/testing to ensure that product meets product specifications and tolerances for in-process product and release specifications for shipment of the product.
• Effectively work with minimal supervision.
• Operating and managing (troubleshoot) their respective areas and making safe, prompt, and effective decisions.
• Occasionally handle drums and drum dollies.
• Additional duties are designated by the respective areas.

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Qualifications – NOTE: Not all positions are eligible for cross-regional relocation/work authorization. Cross regional is defined as movement between countries (e.g. Canada to U.S.).

• High school diploma or GED
• 3 years of applicable military experience – OR 3 years of chemical plant manufacturing experience - OR an Associate’s Degree in a Chemical Technology Program.
• Note: Applicable military experience would be technical experience relating to maintenance or troubleshooting; or experience requiring the buildup / teardown of facilities, equipment or weapon systems. More than 50% of the work to be performed outdoors.
• Must be eligible to obtain TWIC if needed in the future

• Mechanical knowledge of equipment breakdown including disassembling of piping and pressure vessels associated in a chemical plant environment.
• Working knowledge of plant chemical equipment and processes, testing, and computer skills obtained through training and on-the-job experience.