Acrylic Acid Operations Expert
BASF
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Freeport • Texas • United States
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About the role
- Driving operational excellence and asset reliability in acrylic acid production units by applying deep process, equipment, and operating knowledge.
- Serving as a technical thought partner to plant leadership, supporting troubleshooting of complex upsets and recurring reliability challenges.
- Identifying and leading improvement initiatives related to equipment reliability, operability, winterization, controls, and process robustness.
- Supporting incident investigations and risk reduction through structured root cause analyses and mechanical integrity reviews.
- Collaborating with global BASF technology and engineering networks to transfer best practices and implement proven solutions.
- Coaching and developing technical capability across operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.
Requirements
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical discipline (advanced degree preferred).
- Bring 10+ years of experience in operations, process engineering, reliability, or asset management within acrylic acid, acrylates, or comparable chemical processes.
- Possess strong expertise in high-hazard, highly exothermic continuous chemical processes and associated equipment.
- Have demonstrated success improving reliability and operability in complex or aging production assets.
- Are able to translate deep technical insight into clear, actionable guidance across disciplines.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, process safety, and operational discipline.
Benefits
- 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!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
process engineeringreliability engineeringroot cause analysismechanical integritycontinuous chemical processesequipment reliabilityoperability improvementwinterizationcontrolsprocess robustness
Soft Skills
technical thought partnershipcoachingcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingleadershipmentoringguidancecommitment to safetyoperational discipline
Certifications
bachelor's degree in chemical engineeringbachelor's degree in mechanical engineeringadvanced degree in related technical discipline