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 World’s Best Employers in 2024. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!

Project Engineer III –Monaca, PA (onsite)

This position is responsible for providing project management in assigned plant areas to assure proper design, procurement, and construction of capital and expense projects, usually <$5M, per regulatory and BASF standards.

As a Project Engineer III, you create chemistry by...

• Develop project scopes, generate and/or obtain cost estimates, and prepare appropriation funding requests. Ensure appropriate project safety reviews are completed as required, both before and after approval. Utilize applicable Value-Based Engineering practices (VBE) to optimize project scope and costs.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental, safety, and health requirements, and promote a safe working environment for project execution.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with assigned project manufacturing representatives to execute projects from initial scoping and funding, through detailed engineering and procurement, to startup and commissioning, and final documentation and closure.
• In selected projects, request and coordinate required process and discipline engineering and design resources, whether from the site or corporate groups or outside engineering vendors, to prepare engineering design deliverables and procure equipment, fabricated materials, and services.
• Adhere to current corporate and plant requirements for equipment/materials specifications and vendor preferences.
• Maintain SAP project data entries, monitor project progress through scheduling and other tools, perform project status reporting, and control spending through appropriate tracking, forecasting, and adjustments.

Ingredients for Success…what we look for in you…

• Five or more years of engineering experience in a chemical / petrochemical or similar manufacturing environment, preferably in a Project Engineer/Engineering role
• Very strong customer focus capabilities to closely interact with multiple organizational levels
• Demonstrated work experience in project execution
• Strong interpersonal, communication, administrative, personal motivation and personal adaptability skills
• Must have generic competencies of analytical thinking, communication and interpersonal understanding, initiative, teamwork and team leadership, and quality orientation/attention to detail
• Working knowledge of chemical process equipment including but not limited to rotating equipment, heat transfer, solids handling, storage tanks and vessels HVAC equipment
• Requires understanding of best practices for project management work processes.
• Must have general computer skills.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with BASF Technical standards, accounting practices, and procurement policies.
• User knowledge of SAP project functions
• Knowledge of the BASF Project Execution Roadmap

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. #dispersionsresins&additives

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!

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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.