Job Description

4/10 Mon-Thu schedule / Annual bonus / Overtime pay eligible 

We are looking for an Instrument Technician III to join our Geismar XA Maintenance team in Geismar.

Come create chemistry with us!

As an Instrument Technician III you will be responsible for supporting the operation of production departments plant-wide by maintaining the instrumentation and controls systems in good working order, and for providing periodic reports to management and will interact with peers. This position interacts daily with the control system manager and engineers, as well as interact with operations personnel, such as operators, production leaders, operations engineers, and technology team members. You will also maintain contact with counterparts in other companies within the BASF Group as well as those in other companies via industry organizations.

During your 10-hour shift as a Instrument Technician III, you will

• Install, wire, calibrate, and repair a wide variety of chemical process instrumentation including those for measurement and control of fluid flow, pressure, temperature, level, pH, density, and position.
• Perform control loop calibrations, as well as field and bench calibration of process instruments. Process control systems is primarily Foxboro with Triconex Safety Systems, however, familiarity with PLCs and local control systems is also important.  Various control parameters include electrical, pneumatic, nuclear, mechanical, hydraulic, and wireless.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance inspections, as well as maintain ISO-9001, OSHA-PSM, and TS-16949 compliance documentation and field tagging. You will also have significant activities around maintaining safety instruments systems.
• Occasionally perform a wide variety of work besides instrumentation and controls maintenance as the plant situations dictate.  This work may include basic pipe fitting, millwright, insulation, and operator assistance tasks.

If you...

• Hold a High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years of experience in plant instrumentation maintenance, or construction. Completion of an Industrial Instrumentation trade program or applicable trade school program and/or ISA Certification will be a plus.
• Are able to read and interpret P&IDs, flow diagrams, single line and loop diagrams, sequence charts and interlock tables.
• Have familiarity with PLCs and local control systems, as well as with proportional and PID control modes. Familiarity with ANSI, metric standard fasteners and fittings, and domestic and European equipment. Experience with Foxboro Control Systems and Triconex Safety Systems will be a plus.
• Possess basic understanding of process analyzers.
• Have effective communication skills to interact with production personnel, supervision, engineering, and external suppliers (such as vendors' technical representatives).
• Possess experience with SAP computerized maintenance management system it will be a plus.

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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