Maintenance Specialist

About the role

We are looking for a Maintenance Specialist to join our Petrochemicals (CP) team in Freeport, TX. Where the chemistry happens...

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all outages and washes comply with the G-P-ME 010 Outage Process, including milestone development and governance; scope definition with Operations; verification that planning, work packages, and scheduling are complete and execution-ready; coordination of cost tracking and controls; ownership of the lessons-learned process; and ensuring accountability for safe, efficient, and predictable execution.
• Maintaining and continuously improving planning and scheduling productivity and work management effectiveness for routine tasks incorporated into these specialized events.
• Leading cross-functional alignment among Maintenance, Operations, Technology, Engineering, and Capital Project teams to develop executable work scopes, validate resource and sequencing strategies, and ensure successful execution.
• Facilitating discussions and influencing decisions related to scope, schedule, risk, cost, and resource allocation while balancing immediate operational needs with longer-term strategic objectives.
• Developing and executing stakeholder communication strategies, delivering clear and effective updates to stakeholders ranging from craft personnel and supervisors to site and business leadership.
• Serving as a trusted partner to leadership teams by identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, driving alignment, and promoting best practices that enhance outage performance and reliability.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the Petrochemical Industry.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience supporting maintenance outages, turnarounds, or large maintenance events.
• A minimum of 2 years leading maintenance outages or complex cross-functional maintenance scopes.
• Demonstrated experience leading and influencing teams in a matrixed environment.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to balance business priorities, operational requirements, and execution risks.
• Experience communicating with diverse stakeholder groups and presenting recommendations to leadership.
• Knowledge of SAP and Primavera.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Project Management
• Leadership
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Technical Proficiency (SAP, Primavera)

Benefits

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.

Pay

Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Contact us

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