Technical Service Specialist (BASF-Chemetall)

Now hiring! Technical Service Specialist (ECT-Chemetall)

We are looking for a Technical Service Specialist to join our Chemetall team in Central IL / Peoria, IL

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF/Chemetall, is the Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, and a leading supplier of applied surface treatments worldwide. At BASF/Chemetall, we develop and manufacture tailor-made technology and system solutions for applied surface technology. Our products protect metals from corrosion, facilitate forming and treatment, prepare parts optimally for the painting process and ensure excellent coating adhesion. Our technologies and products are used in a variety of industries and end markets such as automotive, aerospace, aluminum finishing and metal forming.  

The chemical treatment of metal surfaces is BASF/Chemetall core competence. The focus of our worldwide activities is on the development and implementation of customized technology and system solutions for surface treatment.

As a Technical Service Specialist (TSS) you will have responsibility leading and coordinating all technical, purchasing, inventory, reporting activities, managing assigned projects, and responding to customer needs and complaints for our customer accounts within the Central Illinois / Peoria, IL area.  

This position offers an incentive bonus plan, company car, laptop, phone, and all travel expenses covered by the company; travel for this role is 50% daily travel within your territory with occasional overnight travel.

As a Technical Service Specialist (ECT-Chemetall), you create chemistry by...

• Being the first line of technical support with customers, providing in-depth technical service.
• Fostering a Safety mindset acting as a safety ambassador for your customers.
• Completing all required BASF compliance training, such as all required technical training utilizing the BASF / Chemetall CL3 platform, in person live training and adjacent technical seminars.
• Training of plant personnel, line audits, startup of new processes, troubleshooting problems, continuous improvement, coordination of test work being done for the plant and participating in plant functions, such as system cleanup, team audit meetings, process analysis, and inventory management where necessary.
• Planning service visits with the purpose of bringing value to the customer (not just pinks and blues). Developing and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders. For example: regular touchpoints with quality, engineering, line supervisors, operations etc., which will help identify gaps and potential needs for future opportunities.
• Communicating with a written service report utilizing clear purpose driven comments of action items and findings and loading them into Salesforce and notify all key stakeholders.
• Participating in business reviews to continually reinforce our value proposition while keeping our customers out of the zone of indifference.
• Setting up each account with the proper process instructions for the chemical process supplied by BASF / Chemetall.
• Educating our customers on proper handling of chemicals, reagents, and sample submission procedures. Being responsible to assist & facilitate the installation, troubleshooting and training of proper use of process equipment provided by BASF / Chemetall to the account.
• Looking for opportunities to add business whenever possible, to be done in concert with the Technical Sales Representative (our best leads come from our customers)
• Being open to taking direction & engaging in feedback/feed forward with senior colleagues to improve & grow professionally.

If you...

• Hold a BS Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, STEM (Preferred).
• Possess a minimum of 3 years of technical experience and expertise regarding products, specifications, processes, operations, testing, and data collection.
• Are able to work autonomously, perform duties & responsibilities & make consequential decisions without the need for continual direct supervision.
• Are experienced working with pretreatment, coatings, surface treatment, metalworking and adjacent industry applications (preferred)
• Are willing to learn new skills & techniques associated with different product applications and chemical programs along with the Chemetall product portfolio.
• Understand Manufacturing Plant operations and safety. 
• Possess strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills and strong analytical experience for testing and technical evaluation.
• Have a strong inventory management/control and product ordering skills.
• Are experienced working with Salesforce and Microsoft 365.
• Are able to lift 50lbs.
• Are able to daily travel within territory with occasional overnight travel within your territory.

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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Pay transparency

BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $75,000-$90,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

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.