Electrical & Instrumentation Planner (Attapulgus, GA)

Job description

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.

Description

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 provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety, as well as the safety of our employees and the communities we operate in and are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development.

And we are constantly striving to become an even better place to work. BASF has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Best Employers in 2019. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!

Electrical & Instrumentation Planner (1903693) – Attapulgus, GA

Where the Chemistry Happens

We are seeking a professional like you to join our team.  In this role, you will be responsible for electrical and instrumentation maintenance planning, application of standards and coordinating services of planned maintenance and construction jobs in order to minimize costs and production downtime by the proper use of craft manpower, materials and services. You will determine manpower required for construction, major maintenance and routine maintenance projects to properly utilize the manning in assigned areas. You will also plan major plant turnarounds and promote effective planning and scheduling techniques.

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Formula for Success

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Leveraging your educational and/or professional background in Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Maintenance and/or Engineering, you will support and manage routine E&I maintenance activities for an industrial/manufacturing site location including but not limited to following the progress of selected jobs, seeking solutions to problem areas which delay work and seeking improvements on the scheduled activities and checking materials.

·  Your robust analytical skills will aid you in analyzing Maintenance and/or Engineering work requests, job orders and work releases, for clarity as to what is requested.  You may contact the originator to clear up points in question.
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As a subject matter expert for the ordering, knowledge and whereabouts of the materials needed for planned jobs, you will perform field walk downs with the appropriate resources to define work scope and requirements. This includes consideration and written plan of the materials, special tools, craft sequence, and time required to perform the job.  You may also be required to help expediting material for emergency work.

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Successfully engaging within the organization, you may review planned job with Maintenance Supervision. You will also initiate and conduct meetings with maintenance service and production personnel as required.

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Using your strong computer skills and keen attention to detail, you will maintain records of and use predetermined time values, engineering standards and work performance for developing repetitive jobs.  You will also update BOM’s as required, update maintenance files to ensure accuracy in future planning, and develop & track craft/crew backlogs and track work orders to completion.

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Understanding and taking into consideration corporate safety policies and the Union-Management agreement, you will oversee the pre-kitting of parts for planned work and supervise the personnel doing job scopes for future projects.

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Your strong problem-solving skills will be essential as you take corrective action for controllable problems, suggest safety practices, and evaluate data for improving maintenance costs.

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Your strong communication skills will serve you well as you work with user/customers to establish priorities.

Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you—the whole you—in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.

The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans, to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.

BASF provides interesting and challenging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your job.