Process Engineer

BASF Corporation

(Palmyra, Missouri)
Full Time
Job Posting Details
About BASF Corporation
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. The approximately 112,000 employees in the BASF Group work on contributing to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio is organized into five segments: Chemicals, Performance Products, Functional Materials & Solutions, Agricultural Solutions and Oil & Gas.
Summary
Our BASF Hannibal, Missouri Plant is one of the world's leading producers of agricultural chemicals, and we are currently seeking 2 Process Engineers to join the team. Process Engineer (1602830) As a Process Engineer will act as a manufacturing liaison between operations and project engineering for site capital projects. You will provide engineering analysis and support on a site basis for development of basic and detailed design of capital projects, as well as additions or modifications to existing facilities.
Responsibilities
* Identify and recommend process improvements, provide process troubleshooting, and process optimization to improve manufacturing efficiency, plant capacity, and process safety * Perform process studies to identify, develop, and implement process improvements and cost reductions for existing chemical processes and incineration/utility areas * Perform detailed process design for capital projects * Support PSV sizing review for new expansions and changes to existing processes * Support safety concept design for existing and new facilities * Interface with operations to provide technical support and recommendations on methods and improvements to eliminate problems * Provide operations support in the form of start-up assistance, process troubleshooting, and process control automation maintenance, design and implementation * Develop process simulations, material and energy balance analysis * Prepare PFD's (Process Flow Diagrams), P&ID's (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams) and process specifications for equipment and instruments * Prepare documentation for, and participate in, project technical reviews, design reviews, step reviews, incident reviews, audits, and HAZOP studies * Review work performed by outside contractor process/project engineers as needed for completion of the above responsibilities * Provide environmental technical support for waste treatment/waste minimization efforts, Title V, LDAR - Leak Detection and Repair, PAI-MACT, HWC MACT and other SHE regulatory issues * This position is part of a job family. Incumbent will be hired at a level commensurate with their knowledge, skills and abilities.
Ideal Candidate
**What We Look For in You…** * Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering and at least one year of direct process engineering experience -OR- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering and intern / co-op experience -OR-Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering and completion of a BASF rotational program * Basic understanding of process equipment design including pumps, heat exchangers, vessels, etc. * Basic understanding of chemical processes and unit operations (continuous and batch) * Developed knowledge and use of Microsoft Word/Excel * Effective verbal and written communication skills; Good organization skills; and taking initiative **We Also Look For…** * Good working knowledge of programs associated with process simulation, heat exchanger design, pipe network modeling, and emergency relief system design. (Examples include: Aspen Plus, Chemcad, CC Therm. Pipe-Flo) * Experience with distributive controls systems (Particularly Delta V or Honeywell) * Working Knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management
Compensation and Working Conditions
Benefits Benefits included

Additional Notes on Compensation

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.

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