Staff Electrical Engineer

Now hiring! Staff Electrical Engineer

Geismar, LA / Freeport, TX (Hybrid)

Yearly bonus.

We are looking for a Staff Electrical Engineer to join our GEC team in Geismar, LA or Freeport, TX.

Come create chemistry with us!

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. 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. The Global Engineering team leverages our technical know-how and expertise to deliver solutions that enable safe, sustainable, reliable, and cost-competitive production.

As a Staff Electrical Engineer, your role will involve leading the electrical design efforts throughout all stages of large-scale greenfield and brownfield capital projects for BASF Corporation. In addition, you will be responsible for tasks such as scope development, cost estimating, equipment procurement, construction packages, quality assurance, and providing technical support. 

As a Staff Electrical Engineer, you create chemistry by...

• Leading the execution of multiple capital projects by prioritizing workflow and effectively executing electrical design, providing technical expertise during maintenance activities, troubleshooting during construction and startup.
• Collaborating and engaging with a multi-discipline team, including project engineering, operations, maintenance, procurement, project controls, electrical vendors, power distribution, and external engineering partners.
• Developing detailed electrical manhour estimates, material take-offs, electrical studies, specifying electrical equipment, as well as providing guidance to electrical designers for expected deliverables in a construction work package.
• Driving safe, sustainable, and innovative electrical solutions within the design work process to increase the efficiency and predictability of capital projects.
• Participating in project meetings, proposing alternate value-based engineering savings, participating in continuous improvement initiatives, and engaging with technical, project, and management groups.
• Supporting BASF Corporation Sites by analyzing detailed study reports for electrical systems and developing electrical projects that address NEC Code compliance and remediation efforts using SKM Power Tools.

If you...

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of engineering experience in a chemical/petrochemical or similar manufacturing environment.
• Have previous experience in managing multiple large and small capital projects.
• Possess experience in SKM PowerTools and a deep understanding of NEC Code compliance and remediation efforts.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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.