Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Now hiring! Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

We are looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Beaumont, TX.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into  all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible  outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental, and social value creation for sustainable and efficient  agriculture.

We are seeking a professional like you to fill this discipline-specific position (Mechanical) that is tactical and daily maintenance focused. In this role, you will be responsible to collaborate with Production and Maintenance personnel and provide services relating to design review, repair, and maintenance, including predictive / preventative maintenance activities. Additionally, you will provide technical support for Root Cause Failure Analyses, troubleshooting of problems, spare parts management and monitoring Preventive Maintenance and Predictive Maintenance programs. 

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you create chemistry by...

• Applying your technical knowledge and expertise, you will provide technical support to the Maintenance Supervisor, specialist, and crafts on difficult equipment repair problems.
• Your robust problem-solving skills, those will be critical as you provide troubleshooting support and recommendations to operating units on equipment reliability, including emergency work reviews.
• Working with a focus on continuous improvement, you will participate in the Bad Actor Program and create action plans for improving reliability.
• Demonstrating your effective interpersonal skills, you will assist in the training and development of in-house maintenance resources.
• Relying on your previous preventative and predictive maintenance experience, you will establish, monitor, and optimize Preventative Maintenance and Predictive Maintenance plans.
• Being self-driven and forward-thinking, you will develop disciplined and systematic equipment Maintenance strategy based upon business needs.
• Seeking cost and time advantages, you will evaluate alternatives for equipment repair.
• Leveraging your education and related experience, you will support capital projects by supplying engineering expertise in the specification, design, and construction of capital projects in accordance with plant design requirements as well as regulatory and BASF standards. This includes (but not limited to) equipment selection/layout, scope development, spare parts determination, support with technical bid analysis & bonus/malus reviews, and support of the installation, commissioning, and start-up activities.

If you...

• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field of study.
• Possess at least 8 years’ experience in engineering maintenance relating to the manufacturing and/or chemical plant environments.
• Significant experience with rotating equipment.

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.