Now hiring! Technical and Engineering Services Manager

Savannah, GA 

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We are looking for a Technical and Engineering Services Manager to join our Performance Chemicals team in Savannah, GA.

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.

As a Technical and Engineering Services Manager, you will provide leadership and direction for maintenance, reliability engineering, process control systems, inventory stores, contractor services, and capital project execution. Align engineering and maintenance activities with the site’s Journey to EHS Excellence and business objectives to maximize equipment reliability, production uptime, safety, and cost‑effectiveness. Develop and coach a diverse technical team and drive continuous improvement across the site. 

As a Technical and Engineering Services Manager, you create chemistry by...

• Leading maintenance, reliability engineering, process control, project engineering, and inventory stores teams to support safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations.  
• Developing and managing annual maintenance and capital investment budgets while identifying opportunities to reduce costs, increase equipment availability, and improve long-term asset performance.
• Directing preventive and predictive maintenance programs and using equipment data to improve maintenance strategies, reduce recurring failures, and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Prioritizing and overseeing capital and maintenance projects to ensure safe execution, technical quality, timely completion, and adherence to approved budgets.
• Partnering with Operations and other site functions to coordinate maintenance activities, investigate equipment failures, manage technical changes, and limit production disruptions.
• Recruiting, coaching, and developing engineers, planners, supervisors, and maintenance professionals while establishing clear performance expectations, technical competencies, and development plans.
• Leading continuous improvement and reliability initiatives to reduce costs and improve reliability.

If you...

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering; an MBA is preferred.
• Bring 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in maintenance, reliability, and engineering within an industrial, chemical, or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate a proven track record of leading technical, engineering, maintenance, and project teams, with at least 5 years of people leadership experience.
• Apply expertise in maintenance and project engineering, equipment reliability, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, process safety management, and management of change processes.
• Lead the planning and execution of complex capital, reliability, and continuous improvement projects while driving operational excellence and asset performance.
• Manage operating and capital budgets, resource allocation, contractor performance, and cross-functional initiatives to achieve business objectives.
• Utilize SAP and/or similar computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), engineering design tools, condition-monitoring technologies, and reliability performance metrics to support effective decision-making.
• Exhibit strong leadership, communication, strategic planning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills; advanced technical or professional certifications are considered 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.