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Beaumont, TX
We are looking for am Instrument/Electrical (I/E) Relibility Maintenance Engineer to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Beaumont, TX.
The I/E Relibility Engineer leads instrumentation and electrical reliability efforts at Beaumont to improve asset availability and reduce costs by implementing reliability programs (RCFA, FMEA, RBI/RBM/RCM, Bad Actor Team), optimizing preventative maintenance and spares, and enforcing corporate standards. Drives troubleshooting, KPIs, and long-term strategies for control systems and electrical infrastructure while coaching technicians and coordinating cross-functional actions to resolve recurring equipment issues.
Welcome to BASF
We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture.
#ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth #AgEmployerOfChoice
Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions!
As a I/E Reliability Maintenance Engineer, you create chemistry by...
- Leading reliability programs (Bad Actor Team, FMEA, RBI/RBM/RCM) to improve asset effectiveness and reduce costs.
- Establishing, monitoring, and optimizing preventative maintenance plans.
- Leading RCFA and owning corrective actions for complex or recurring failures.
- Managing instrumentation and electrical workstreams for the Bad Actor Team and tracking action items.
- Improving BOMs and PM task lists, and maintaining critical equipment and spares inventories.
- Implementing corporate instrumentation and electrical standards and updating site procedures.
- Researching and applying new maintenance practices, troubleshooting repeat offenders, and supporting electrical infrastructure.
- Developing KPIs with the Asset team and reporting monthly performance.
- Coaching instrumentation and electrical technicians and maintaining control systems (DCS/PLC/SIS) strategies.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field of study with at least 5 years’ experience in chemical or manufacturing environments, or a master’s degree with 3 years’ related experience in chemical or manufacturing environments (with a BS in Electrical Engineering or related field of study).
- Possess strong technical knowledge of instrumentation and electrical equipment, including preventative/predictive maintenance and regulatory requirements.
- Are experienced in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) — RC Pro experience is a plus.
- Understand Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).
- Demonstrate excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Exhibit strong planning and organizational abilities.
- Have familiarity with Asset Effectiveness metrics (unexpected losses, standard losses, MTBF, etc.) — a plus.
- Can develop KPIs and trending data for process monitoring (Power BI knowledge is a plus).
- Show proven team-based interpersonal skills and general computer proficiency.
- Display core competencies in analytical thinking, communication, customer focus, initiative, team leadership, results orientation, organizational awareness, and change management.
- Are familiar with SAP for tracking costs and maintenance history (can be developed if needed).
- Are able to travel up to 5%, domestically.
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
BASF Agricultural Solutions is a trusted partner to the agricultural industry, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that help farmers succeed across a wide range of cropping systems. Across North America, our teams work together to address some of agriculture's most important challenges while creating value for customers, communities, and the environment. At BASF, you'll find opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make a meaningful impact through work that matters.
Find out more about our Agricultural Solutions team here.
Our people are at the heart of everything, dedicated to delivering value for our customers every day.
By focusing on enabling our people today and in the future, we will ensure we have the talent and skills needed to succeed.
United by the love of farming, we innovate, collaborate, and strive for the best solutions together, creating connections and driving success as one team. This is how we make an impact. For the love of farming, the biggest job on Earth.
Privacy statement
BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact [email protected] to report fraud.
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.
