Senior Process Engineer

Now hiring! Senior Process Engineer

Seneca, SC

We are looking for a Senior Process Engineer to join our Catalyst team in Seneca, SC.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Catalysts division is the global market leader in catalyst technologies. The division develops and produces mobile emissions catalysts as well as process catalysts and offers precious metals trading, recycling and related products and services.

We are searching for a professional like you who will plan, manage, and execute complex projects at pilot and plant scales. In addition, you will conduct and participate in all phases of plant trial execution including planning, setup, execution, data generation, and data analysis. In this position you will lead the development of new products/processes and provide technical support to the existing product lines including troubleshooting and process optimization. This role works directly with customers to custom tailor products for their application.

As a Senior Process Engineer, you create chemistry by...

• Demonstrating your passion and commitment to a Zero Incident Mindset, you will address EHS requirements at BASF and BASF tollers for direct project support maintaining BASF standards and established Safety, Health, and Environmental policies and procedures.

• Using your technical and problem-solving ability, you will provide manufacturing support to operations and mentor new engineers including on the floor technical support for CCP processes, assist with troubleshooting of equipment, and, as needed, providing training for new engineers, co-op students, and production technicians. You will document this information in updated or new manufacturing procedures, as required, for product and process improvement.

• Leveraging your previous relevant experience, you will plan and lead manufacturing trials for existing and new products at the Seneca CCP site, and document work for all phases of trials as needed to coordinate efforts of the project team. This includes managing the transfer of new products to the Seneca site including developing operating procedures, specifications, emissions estimates, etc. and making the new products ready for standard production.

• As a trusted resource for technical/problem-solving expertise, you will successfully assure the effectiveness and accuracy of operating procedures, investigate and close NCMs, and develop and implement Management of Change (MoC) protocols.

• Your past experiences in process safety will be critical as you manage process safety for CCP in Seneca, including coordination and support of Clean Sheet Reviews and Revalidation of PHAs, serving as a PHA leader when needed, participating in Step Reviews, leading Process Safety meetings, and owning the CCP Explosion Protection Document.

• Using your strong communications skills and technical background, you will work directly with the lab, R&D, and customers to custom tailor products for their application – making customer visits, as necessary.

If you...

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and a minimum of 7 years of engineering experience.

• Understanding of solids manufacturing including, but not limited to, extrusion, calcination, coating and drying.

• Excellent skills collaborating with all levels within the site.

• Certification as a PHA Team Leader is preferred.

• Lean Six Sigma experience is a plus.

• Good computer skills.

• Self-starter with strong leadership, influencing, and team work skills.

Create your own chemistry with

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 . 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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