Process Engineering Team Lead (Seneca, SC, US, 29678) en BASF – United States

Now hiring! Process Engineering Team Lead

Seneca, SC. (Onsite)

We are looking for a Process Engineering Team Lead to join our Catalyst team in Seneca.

Come create chemistry with us!

We are seeking a professional like you to join our team! The Process Engineering Team Lead will lead a team of Process Engineers and support the Operations Engineers at our 24/7 manufacturing facility in Seneca, SC. 

BASF’s Catalysts division is the world’s leading supplier of environmental and process catalysts. The group offers exceptional expertise in the development of technologies that protect the air we breathe, produce the fuels that power our world, and ensure efficient production of a wide variety of chemicals, plastics, and other products. By leveraging our industry-leading R&D platforms, passion for innovation, and deep knowledge of precious and base metals, BASF’s Catalysts division develops unique, proprietary solutions that drive customer success.

You will have the opportunity to drive changes to the site’s manufacturing environment by working with staff throughout the plant to implement myriad digital and technical solutions.

As a Process Engineering Team Lead, you create chemistry by...

• Leveraging your education and your experience in Catalyst or Zeolite Manufacturing and your experience in a leadership role, you will lead a team of Process Engineers and support a team of Operations Engineers in the manufacturing of Chemical Catalysts and Zeolites. 
• Applying your processing experience with solids manufacturing and your Catalyst experience, working with the global catalyst team, you and your team will drive the introduction of new products and product transfers to the Seneca site and drive key improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency on current products while ensuring all product quality standards are met.
• Your strong understanding of process safety will be required as you ensure implementation of current and develop new process safety concepts to eliminate serious process safety hazards, including owning and managing Process Safety for the EVC Seneca Site, including all Process Hazard Analyses and Clean Sheet Reviews and leading or supporting the Management of Change Process (MOC). 
• Demonstrating your excellent collaboration skills and organizational awareness you will heavily interact with many different departments in BASF around the world, such as Quality, R&D, Operations, Business, Supply Chain, and Engineering, and know how to pull resources when needed.
• Displaying your drive for innovation, your openness to new ideas, and willingness to learn new things, you will lead process innovation to develop the technologies of the future that provide competitive advantages for the business.

If you...

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering with 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of solids handling including but not limited to, extrusion, calcination, coating, drying, spray drying, filter presses, etc.  Catalyst and/or zeolites manufacturing experience a plus.
• Self-starter with demonstrated leadership skills and a focus on relationship building both inside and outside the site.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including experience with SAP, Process Safety Management Software (Stature a plus), MOC software, Aspen, etc. 

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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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.