Now hiring! E&I Planner

Attapulgus, GA

We are looking for a E&I Planner to join our Catalyst team in Attapulgus, 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

We are seeking a professional like you to manage the Electrical and Instrumentation work order system by planning, scheduling, applying standards and coordinating services of planned maintenance and construction jobs to minimize costs and production downtime by the proper use of craft manpower, materials, and services.

In this role, you will determine the manpower required for construction, major maintenance, and routine maintenance projects to properly utilize the resources in assigned areas. You will also plan major plant turnarounds alongside the Production/Maintenance Gatekeeper and promote planning and scheduling techniques for better understanding for Maintenance and Production Supervision.

As a E&I Planner, you create chemistry by...

• Analyzing maintenance and engineering work requests, job orders, and work releases for clarity, and contacting requestors as needed for additional information.
• Visiting job sites and planning work activities, including materials, tools, craft sequence, labor requirements, and timelines.
• Ordering, tracking, and expediting materials required for planned and emergency work.
• Creating and maintaining SAP BOMs for Functional Locations and Equipment to improve planning efficiency.
• Applying corporate safety policies and Union-Management agreements to all planning activities.
• Initiating and conducting meetings with maintenance and production personnel as needed.
• Monitoring job progress, resolving delays, verifying material availability, and identifying opportunities to improve scheduled work.
• Taking corrective action on controllable issues, promoting safe work practices, and evaluating maintenance data to improve cost effectiveness.
• Collaborating with customers and users to establish work priorities.
• Preparing job plans and documentation for recurring work, including required safety measures.
• Overseeing pre-kitting activities and supervising personnel developing job scopes for future projects.
• Developing and tracking craft and crew backlogs and monitoring work orders through completion.
• Defining contractor work scopes and verifying work is completed according to expectations.
• Escalating requests that may require a Management of Change review.
• Following process safety guidelines, reporting incidents, and completing required process safety training.
• Performing other duties as assigned by management.

If you...

• Hold a High School Diploma/GED
• Have ability to walk, climb stairs and ladders, access tanks and silos to plan maintenance work.
• Possess demonstrated problem solving and data analysis skills.
• Possess demonstrated organizational skills, flexibility, creativity, and open mindedness within a team environment.
• Possess emonstrated proficiency of basic computer skills in Microsoft Office, SAP and ability to learn new applications.
• Have the ability to develop detailed cost estimates of repairs and equipment outages.
• Hold excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Have the ability to plan and prepare materials and services for corrective jobs.
• Hold the skills needed to maintain data accuracy in CMMS system (SAP) such as backlog WO status, WO closure, BOM, etc.
• Have instrumentation and/or electrical background skills preferred.

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.