Production Engineer at BASF

University of Delaware; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Retirement savings plan with company match

Comprehensive mental health support

Family forming benefits

Back-up child and elder care

Mentoring and career development

Matching gifts program

Employee crisis support

Employee discounts

Job summary

The University of Delaware is seeking a Production Engineer for their Agricultural Solutions team in Palmyra, MO. This role emphasizes compliance with regulatory requirements and process safety, along with the analysis of plant performance.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and have 3-5 years of relevant experience in the chemical manufacturing industry. Attractive benefits including flexible work arrangements and competitive savings plans are offered.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing or process development.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety, health, and environmental laws.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with regulations and site management systems.
• Monitor and analyze plant performance and quality data.
• Provide technical support to Shift Supervisors and operators.
• Coordinate Process Safety Management and environmental requirements.
• Program and maintain distributive control systems.
• Support contractor oversight and plant shutdowns.
• Create and update operations documentation and training.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Process Safety Management

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Chemistry

Job description

We are looking for a Production Engineer to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Palmyra, MO. Relocation assistance is available, if applicable.

BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental, and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture.

As a Production Engineer, you will strive to achieve sustainable target performance from process and plant, while ensuring full compliance with complex regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that all activities within your area of responsibility are carried out in compliance with BASF regulations, the site Responsible Care Management System, and all relevant State and Federal regulations.
• Monitoring and analyzing plant and process performance, asset effectiveness, and quality data to identify and implement corrective and preventive actions and improvement opportunities.
• Providing technical support and direction to the Shift Supervisors and operators in the resolution of plant problems.
• Coordinating, supporting, and implementing Process Safety Management (PSM) and environmental regulatory requirements within your area of responsibility.
• Programming and performing basic maintenance on distributive control systems.
• Providing support for contractor oversight, management of plant shutdowns, turnarounds, and start up.
• Creating, reviewing, and updating operations documentation, and implementing training for the operations team when technical changes are required.

Qualifications

• Have an education (Bachelor's degree or higher) in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Chemistry.
• Have experience in chemical manufacturing or process development; 3 - 5 years of experience is preferred.
• Have knowledge of the chemical industry and OSHA safety, health, and environmental laws, regulations, and standards (including PSM – Process Safety Management).

Benefits

• 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.

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Equal employment opportunities

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