Manufacturing Engineer

Job description

Job Field: ENGI - Engineering & Technical Service
Location: Brighton, CO, US
Company: BASF Corporation
Job Type: Standard
Job ID: EN_US_1902504

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.

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. We achieve this through our commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence, which gives us the opportunity to set and deliver on ambitious, long-term goals.

We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety, as well as the safety of our employees and the communities we operate in and are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development. This allows for our employees to innovate and generate new ideas, put them into action, and gain insights from them to further advance our collective expertise.

And we are constantly striving to become an even better place to work. BASF has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Best Employers in 2017. We strongly support the spirit of collaboration through effectively involving team members and colleagues from other relevant units when developing and executing strategies and projects. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!

Manufacturing Engineer (1900063) – Brighton, CO

Where the Chemistry Happens
We are seeking a professional like you to assist the Production Team technically and physically to satisfy Brighton Site production requirements. This will require participation in the coordination of production, maintenance, technology improvements, capital investment, health and safety, ecology, quality assurance, logistics and working closely with shift team members in a 'High Performance Team' environment.

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

Formula for Success

·  Leveraging your education in Engineering (Chemical or Industrial preferred) and your plant engineering experience in the refining, petrochemical, or chemical industry, you will act as the manufacturing representative for capital projects at the Brighton facility including, development of objectives/scope, participation in safety review process, management of change activities, PSSR reviews, and procedure development to ensure successful capital implementation.
·  Using your experience in troubleshooting and root cause analysis, you will participate in root cause analysis reviews for EHS Incidents and ensure proper follow up of action items to increase site safety.
·  Your commitment to workplace safety will be evident as you lead initiatives to improve housekeeping practices at the Brighton facility and create a program to maintain these initiatives. Additionally, you will promote site safety initiatives through participation in PHAs, HAZOPs, and audit activities.
·  Your experience in Lean/Six sigma manufacturing techniques, Operations, and process optimization will be a valued asset as you investigate process optimization and develop Lean/Six Sigma projects through data analysis and operational observations.
·  Utilizing your effective communication skills and robust technical knowledge, you will provide engineering and technical support to the production and maintenance teams by resolving problems, addressing functional issues, and providing guidance to end-users.
·  Demonstrating your knowledge in change orientation/management, you will provide site support for the management of change process, ensuring changes are captured and proper safety documentation is provided. Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You
Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you—the whole you—in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.

The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans, to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.

BASF provides interesting and challenging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your job.