Control Systems Project Engineer

Now hiring! Control Systems Project Engineer

Freeport, TX (Onsite)

We are looking for a Control Systems Project Engineer to join our Petrochemicals team in Freeport, TX.

Where the chemistry happens…

BASF’s Petrochemical division is the starting point of BASF's petrochemical value creation worldwide, also known as “the heart of the Verbund,” representing the world's largest chemical markets. Together, let us keep the heart beating one creative solution at a time!

As a Control Systems Project Engineer, you will serve as a senior technical contributor and focal point for delivering safe, reliable, and optimized control systems capital projects at BASF’s Freeport, Texas site. In this role, you will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Project Management teams to lead control systems investments that support operational excellence, lifecycle sustainability, and long term business success. 

Come create chemistry with us!

As a Control Systems Project Engineer, you create chemistry by...

• Leading the design, execution, and commissioning of control systems capital projects, including distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), and safety instrumented systems.
• Serving as the technical authority and single point of accountability for control systems project scope, cost, schedule, and performance, in close partnership with Project Managers.
• Developing and executing strategies for control systems migrations, upgrades, and lifecycle management, often involving legacy platforms and cross system integrations.
• Applying continuous improvement and value improving practices to optimize project scope, cost, reliability, and long term operability.
• Ensuring all projects are executed in full compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements while actively promoting a strong safety culture.
• Collaborating across engineering, operations, maintenance, and peer groups to share best practices and deliver consistent, high quality technical solutions.

If you...

• Have a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline such as electrical, chemical, automation, or a related field.
• Bring significant experience leading industrial control systems capital projects with increasing technical responsibility.
• Possess hands on experience implementing and commissioning DCS, safety PLCs, and PLCs in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate strong technical leadership and sound engineering judgment when resolving complex or high risk control system challenges.
• Have solid knowledge of project execution processes, including scope development, cost estimating, risk management, and funding approvals.
• Have experience with control system platforms such as Honeywell or Experion, Schneider Electric Triconex, and Allen Bradley PLCs—and a strong commitment to environmental, health, and safety excellence—then this role could be a great fit for you.

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.