Instrument/Control SIS Reliability Staff Engineer at BASF Intertrade AG

Houston, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Instrumentation, Process Control, Safety Instrumented Systems, Distributed Control Systems, PLC Programming, Burner Management Systems, Troubleshooting, Collaboration, Safety Standards, Reliability Tools, Technical Direction, Design Documentation, Hazard Risk Analysis, Functional Safety Assessments, Commissioning, Project Management

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Description

Now hiring! Instrument/Control SIS Reliability Staff Engineer Geismar, LA or Houston, TX We are looking for a Instrument/Control SIS Reliability Staff Engeneer to join our GE team in Geismar, LA or Houston, TX Come create chemistry with us! At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation. The Global Engineering team leverages our technical know-how and expertise to deliver solutions that enable safe, sustainable, reliable, and cost-competitive production. We are seeking a professional like you to be part of the Automation, Controls and Electrical team within the North American (NA) Technical Expertise department. You will provide instrument & controls engineering expertise in support of small, mid & large capital projects, site business units/OD’s, and for specific safety related initiatives. In this role, you will work closely with other discipline engineers, project managers, plant operations and maintenance personnel to provide complex engineering solutions. You will be responsible for providing this expertise for new chemical plants, research laboratories, major expansions, debottlenecking of existing plants and infrastructure facilities. You will also provide technical direction for other I&C engineers and designers (in-house and/or third-party engineering firms) during all phases of projects and/or special efforts. You will be responsible for reviewing design documentation submittals and understanding how the designs interact with manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability, and develop best practices within the production process. Your participation in teams, internal committees, and ad hoc assignments to represent the discipline are key to success. As a Instrument/Control SIS Reliability Staff Engineer, you create chemistry by... Demonstrating your understanding of Instrumentation, Process Control, Fire & Gas, Safety Instrumented Systems (Triconex/HIMA), Distributed Control Systems (i.e. Foxboro/DeltaV/ABB), PLC’s (i.e. Allen Bradley), & Burner Management Systems, while providing technical direction, advice and consultancy support on related topics. Providing oversight and technical support to Capital projects during FEL, detailed design & engineering, construction, and commissioning. Designing basis development, instrument & control manhour consolidation, material take offs, etc. Reviewing and sign-off on Instrument & Control IFA/FC Packages. SIS scoping and SRS development. Supporting FAT/SAT Commissioning & Startup activities. Supervising the design, specification, configuration, application, installation, & testing of Safety Instrumented Systems. Diagnosing I/O related issues within PLC and remote IO systems, including Charms IO, etc. Working collaboratively with Process & Operations Engineers and Maintenance personnel. This includes overseeing and/or leading SIS training periodically, SIS dossier oversight, SRS and proof test procedure development support. Understanding local and national safety standards and collaborate in hazard risk analysis and safety assessments (PHA’s, LOPA’s, HAZOP’s, and Functional Safety Assessments / Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Studies.). Maintaining instrumentation, functional design specifications / documents and P&I diagrams, control panel layout and design, etc. Applying appropriate reliability tools to drive improvements, optimize costs, and improve Asset Effectiveness (i.e. Equipment Strategies, Criticality Assessment, Bad Actor Program, FMEA, RBI, RBM, RCM, Reliability Roadmap). Being responsible for the interpretation and adherence to BASF Technical Standards, industry standards (ISA 84 or IEC 61508/11, NEC, NFPA), and applicable regulatory and design codes, as applicable to specific projects and/or site initiatives. If you have... A Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. 10 + years of experience woring in discipline engineering. Well-developed troubleshooting skills in instrumentation. The ability to interact and communicate at a high level in manufacturing technical discussions. Strong commitment to workplace safety. In-depth technical experience in process instrumentation and controls, including familiarity with Fire & Gas, pressure, temperature, level, flow and process analyzers measurement technology. Proven experience in designing, implementing, programming and commissioning PLCs, SIS and Building Management Systems (BMS) control systems. 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 Privacy statement BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud. 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.

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Responsibilities

The Instrument/Control SIS Reliability Staff Engineer will provide engineering expertise for capital projects and safety initiatives, collaborating with various teams to deliver complex engineering solutions. Responsibilities include overseeing design, providing technical support, and ensuring adherence to safety standards.