Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
Where the Chemistry Happens... The BASF Savannah plant manufactures and operates fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts, co-catalysts, and additives used by petroleum refiners to convert crude oil into gasoline, other transportation fuels, heating oil, and petrochemical feed stocks. Our portfolio serves industries such as automotive, chemical sectors, refineries, battery manufacturers, and the production of fuels, chemicals, and plastics.
About the role
As an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician for our Catalyst business unit, you will install, maintain, and troubleshoot site instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment to provide safe operation with maximum production availability.
Responsibilities
- Complete required repairs and tasks to instruments, controls, and electrical systems in an efficient, timely manner to restore or maintain safe operating capability.
- Work with process equipment programs, ladder logic, and computer skills (email, Word, Excel, SAP).
- Install, repair, and maintain instrument and electrical equipment, including plant switch-gear installations, electrical, and pneumatic systems across the site using drawings, manuals, or blueprints.
- Interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and computer logic to troubleshoot production problems and resolve them.
- Perform process control, sensing, and monitoring system calibrations, record-keeping, and communicate any alterations to existing instrument (control or electrical systems) to ensure all site records are current and proper documentation is completed.
- Recommend changes to existing instruments, controls, electrical systems, or equipment to improve reliability, accuracy, or further optimize processes.
- Suggest tools, equipment, or methods to improve the safety and timeliness of system repairs.
- Maintain acceptable housekeeping standards in the work area.
- Complete Root Cause Failure Analysis investigations and occasionally operate forklifts and manlifts.
- Work with pressure devices and DC VFD’s (a plus).
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of I/E industrial maintenance experience (preferred).
- Related work experience reading loop sheets, electrical interconnect drawings, ladder logic drawings, equipment, and process instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
- Knowledge of prevailing electrical codes.
- Basic knowledge of MS Office (SAP preferred).
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and occasionally overtime on nights and weekends, including call-outs.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and occasionally work with heights.
Benefits
At BASF, you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements to support you at every stage of your life:
- Medical & Dental
- Flexible Work Arrangements (whenever possible)
- Retirement Benefits
- Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement
- Mentoring & Development Programs
- Employee Discounts
- Pet insurance
- Matching Donations to your favorite cause
- Access to our BASF Wine Cellar and much more
Schedule
Straight Monday to Friday day shift.