I&E Planner

Now hiring! I&E Planner

Savannah, GA

Eligible for overtime 

We are looking for a I&E Planner to join our Performance Chemicals team in Savannah, 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.  

As an I&E Maintenance Planner you will manage the Instrument and Electrical work order backlog by planning, scheduling, and coordinating services of planned maintenance activities to minimize costs and production downtime.  In this role, you will determine the materials and manpower required for routine and major maintenance work to optimally utilize the resources in assigned areas.

During your shift as a I&E Planner, you will

• Analyze maintenance work requests for clarity on scope and requirements, leverage education and industrial I&E experience, communicate with request originators to clarify open points, and collaborate with users/customers to establish priorities.
• Visit the job site and plan jobs based on proven experience, including preparing written plans that define materials, special tools, craft sequence, and estimated time required.
• Build weekly and outage schedules in coordination with other crafts and operations teams.
• Track the progress of selected jobs, identify problem areas that delay work, propose solutions, and drive improvements to scheduled activities, including material checks; manage ordering and tracking of materials for planned jobs and expedite materials for emergency work as needed.
• Maintain records and apply predetermined time values, engineering standards, and work performance data using strong computer skills (particularly SAP); develop repetitive jobs and prepare job task descriptions and job plans, including work method sketches and special safety measures.
• Incorporate corporate safety policies into all job planning activities, demonstrating a strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Initiate and conduct meetings with maintenance and production personnel as required, effectively engaging stakeholders.
• Participate in root cause failure analyses and corrective actions for bad actors, applying strong knowledge of industrial plant operations related to I&E Maintenance.

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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.