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Now hiring! Corrosion Protection Engineer

Geismar, LA

We are looking for a Corrosion Protection Engineer to join our Global Engineering team in Geismar, LA.

Come create chemistry with us!

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. 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. The Global Engineering team leverages our technical know-how and expertise to deliver solutions that enable safe, sustainable, reliable, and cost-competitive production.

As a Corrosion Protection Engineer, your primary responsibility will be to offer project management support for the Corrosion Protection Program. This involves collaborating with Production, Maintenance, and Asset personnel to provide technical guidance and services pertaining to the repair and maintenance of painting, fireproofing, and cathodic protection systems.

As a Corrosion Protection Engineer, you create chemistry by...

• Developing asset strategies, gathering project scopes, generating and acquiring cost estimates, preparing funding requests, and employing Value Based Engineering practices to optimize project execution throughout the Geismar site.

• Enhancing the site's corrosion protection (painting and fireproofing) program by implementing a structured approach for prioritizing assessments and repairs.

• Providing technical support to ensure site personnel compliance with BASF procedures and relevant inspection and repair codes, as well as recognizing the connections between technical solutions and business concerns.

• Supporting reliability processes to drive improvements, optimize costs, and enhance overall asset effectiveness.

• Conducting periodic field surveys and executing corrective actions to maintain the site's cathodic protection program.

• Developing and reporting metrics related to strategic programs, such as corrosion protection and cathodic protection.

• Collaborating with counterparts in other companies within the BASF Group, as well as industry organizations.

If you...

• Hold a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, or an Engineering discipline preferred.

• Have at least 5 years of experience in project management, engineering, fixed equipment, maintenance and reliability, or other corrosion-related field.

• Possess a working knowledge of coating (paint) and fireproofing surface preparation, application, and inspection techniques.

• Demonstrate a general understanding of maintenance and reliability activities associated with fixed equipment and piping.

• Have a general technical knowledge of paint and fireproofing systems.

• Possess a basic understanding of cathodic protection systems and oversight of periodic cathodic protection surveys following NACE standard practices.

• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritize daily tasks.

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.