Electrical Maintenance/Reliability Engineer

Now hiring! Electrical Maintenance/Reliability Engineer

Freeport, TX, Geismar, LA, Houston, TX, Spartanburg, NC, Wyandotte, MI. 

We are looking for a Electrical Maintenance/Reliability Engr  to join our GE team.

Come create chemistry with us!

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. 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.

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. In this role, you will lead electrical engineering design, maintenance & reliability efforts across our manufacturing sites, including but not limited to greenfield and brownfield capital projects, site support activities, reliability improvements, and power system studies. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (discipline engineers, project managers, plant operations, and maintenance personnel) to deliver innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions. Your responsibilities will also include providing technical guidance to less experienced I&E engineers and designers, whether in-house or from third-party firms. 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 (Electrical Safe Working Group / RATN), and ad hoc assignments to represent the discipline are key to success.

As a Electrical Maintenance/Reliability Engineer, you create chemistry by...

• Offering engineering expertise and leadership for low, medium & high voltage hardware & distribution systems maintenance & reliability, including electrical safety and explosion protection.


• Providing technical support and solutions for manufacturing site initiatives, including power system design, modeling, and testing.


• Leading electrical engineering for capital projects, including estimating, design, procurement, and commissioning support. Efficiently executing electrical design, offer technical expertise on maintenance activities, and provide troubleshooting during construction and startup.


• Ensuring maintenance & reliability of low, medium, and high voltage systems (e.g., substations, transformers, motors, VFDs, UPS).


• Developing and managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs utilizing SAP and maintenance history/records.


• Conducting electrical studies (load flow, arc flash, relay coordination, etc.) using SKM PowerTools. Supporting BASF Corporation Sites and developing NEC Code-compliant electrical projects.


• Reviewing and approving electrical specifications, drawings, and construction work package documentation. Function as technical reviewer during MOC process.


• Participating in root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and develop corrective actions.


• Championing long term maintenance and reliability strategies, including long range planning and TAR work scope development support.


• Ensuring compliance with NFPA 70E, NEC, IEEE, and company standards.


• Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to drive continuous improvement.


• Proposing value-based engineering savings, participating in continuous improvement initiatives, and working with technical, project, and management teams.

If you have...

• A Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.


• 8 + years of experience in Electrical Engineering within chemical, petrochemical, or similar manufacturing sectors.


• The ability to manage multiple projects with varying and evolving priorities.


• Proficient and management and experience working with SKM Power Tools and SAP.


• Robust experience driving safe, sustainable, and efficient solutions in BASF facilities.


• Demonstrated capability to collaborate effectively and passion for problem-solving and innovation. 

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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