Maintenance Technician

Job description

Job Field: PROD - Production, Maintenance & Technicians
Location: East Setauket, NY, US
Company: BASF Corporation
Job Type: Standard
Job ID: EN_US_1903271

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 strong emphasis process safety, as well as 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.

Where the Chemistry Happens… Maintenance Technician – East Setauket, NY (1903271)

Safely and efficiently maintains, trouble-shoots, repairs, and installs plant instrumentation, electrical, stationary and rotating equipment for all areas of the plant to improve reliability and minimize production downtime. Works with direction from supervision as necessary to perform highly accurate work. As a member of the Maintenance Team, required to interface with all departments including: Engineering (Process and Project), Operations, Logistics, and the Laboratory.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·  This position is primarily responsible for taking care of the facilities related work.
·  Perform daily checks and inspection list.
·  Support of MFG, E&I Tech and Sr. Mechanic.
·  Is needed to keep the work order back log under control and to complete/close work orders in a timely/acceptable fashion.
·  Troubleshoot, repair, PM and installation of facilities equipment with the aid of the work order system.
·  Prioritize work orders, using SAP so the KPI’s stay within our goals.
·  Handles routine and emergency Work Orders following the rotation system. Participates in the on-call system for afterhours emergencies.
·  Schedules, instructs and oversees the work of outside facilities contractors and inspectors.
·  EHS responsibilities i.e. Follow the Big 5 (SWP, PTP’s…) attend all safety training, perform inspections, safety officer requirements, safety talks, schedule and follow all MOC requirements, plus any additional EHS requirements that come up throughout the year.
·  Assist with snow removal and de-icing of all plant entrances.
·  Create work orders, and pay for supplies purchase, and services.
·  Follow all SOP’s as they pertain to maintenance.
·  You will work with all phases of “Facilities Maintenance” including carpentry, basic plumbing and electrical.
·  You will install and repair plant utility piping systems, including water, steam, and compressed air in a GMP environment. 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 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.

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

Ingredients for Success: What We Look For In You…

Basic qualifications:

·  High School diploma or GED.
·  3 years of maintenance experience.

Preferred qualifications:

·  Familiar with (Good manufacturing practices) GMP preferred.
·  SAP experience preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BASF recognizes institutions of higher education accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.