Advanced Process Control Engineer

Job description

**Now hiring! Advanced Process Control Engineer**

**Geismar, LA (Primary)**

**This role requires 30% to 50% travel.**

**Relocation assistance.**

We are looking for an Advance Process Control Engineer to join our Global Engineering team in Geismar, LA.

**Come create chemistry with us!**

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds.

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.

The Global Engineering team leverages our technical know-how and expertise to deliver solutions that enable safe, sustainable, reliable, and cost-competitive production.

We are seeking a professional like you to be part of the Automation, Controls and Electrical team within the Technical Expertise department.

We expect a highly qualified individual who will identify, champion, implement and maintain Process Automation Systems, specializing in the Advanced Process Control Technology area.

This position is part of the global E&M Strategy to establish and build up knowledge in the area of Advanced Process Control in the North American region.

You will provide a key contribution to the North American manufacturing sites on their Journey to Operational Excellence.

**As a Advanced Process Control Engineer, you create chemistry by...**

+ Providing support in the functional design and implementation of process automation, such as process control strategies, modeling predictive control applications and real-time optimization, cost development/benefit analyses for potential new projects.
+ Collaborating with BASF Technical Expertise Community for Automation and Process Control and Optimization topics.
+ Sustaining existing Advanced Process Control applications, analyzing and tracking performance and implementing corrective actions.
+ Troubleshooting process control problems.

Identifying causes, making recommendations for and implementing improvements.
+ Participating in evaluation and implementation of new developments in advanced process control technology.
+ Maintaining overview of APC activities and developments in the North American region.

**If you...**

+ Have a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or data science with a minimum of 3 years of related process control experience or an MS / PhD in a related field.
+ Possess technical knowledge in control concepts including Control Theory, Basic Control, Advanced Regulatory Control, and Advanced Process Control.
+ Understand the fundamentals of controls systems along with a basic understanding of the various types of instrumentation such as pressure, level, temperature, and flow.
+ Are knowledgeable of common process industry unit operations such as reactors, distillation towers, heat exchangers.
+ Have strong organizational and communication skills
+ Are willing to travel 30% to 50% of the time.

**Create your own chemistry with you@BASF**

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future.

In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best.

It’s what we call **you@BASF** .

We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

+ Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
+ Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
+ Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
+ Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
+ Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
+ Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
+ Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
+ Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
+ Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

**About us**

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life.

Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry.

After all, our success is linked to yours.

Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger.

#belongatBASF

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**Equal employment opportunities**

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.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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