BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions · 17 hours ago
Maintenance Engineer - Seneca
Seneca, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $100K/yr
2+ years expBASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions is a global leader in catalysis and precious metals, committed to sustainability and circular solutions. The Maintenance Engineer role involves driving plant reliability through mechanical engineering expertise, troubleshooting equipment, and leading maintenance initiatives to ensure optimal performance and continuous improvement.
Chemicals
Responsibilities
Driving plant reliability performance by providing mechanical engineering expertise focused on the maintenance aspect of production equipment
Providing expertise in troubleshooting equipment and completing Root Causes Analysis as needed
Assisting in the completion of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance work by using the most appropriate and effective tools and techniques
Supporting capital and expense projects by ensuring maintainability is built into equipment design, identifying critical spare parts, developing PM programs, and defining repair strategies
Collaborating with Production and Maintenance personnel to assess daily needs
Monitoring maintenance KPIs for early issue detection
Optimizing PM/PdM programs and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Driving continuous improvement initiatives by using reliability‐centered maintenance (RCM), FMEA, and time-based and condition-based monitoring techniques
Participating in spare parts inventory management exercises through periodic reviews of critical equipment BOMs and spare parts usage reports
Auditing the SAP work order system for proper completion of work, comments entry, and closing
Provide technical support to the Maintenance & Planning Departments for specialized tasks
Mentoring and training maintenance technicians on best practices, safe work procedures, and new technologies to build a high-performance, safety-focused team
Lead and implement Precision Maintenance practices within the Maintenance Department, including training, periodic audits, and techniques such as laser alignment, dynamic balancing, precision bolting, dimensional checks, and lubrication
Manage third-party contractors for specialized equipment maintenance, overseeing scopes of work, bid evaluations, compliance with standards, and project completion
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering PLUS 2-5 years relevant Maintenance Engineering experience
Associates degree and 3+ years' experience in a similar maintenance/engineering role
Leveraging your education and experience in a plant maintenance environment, you will troubleshoot equipment failures and make recommendations to Operations and Maintenance on equipment repair/reliability, including emergency work reviews
Your robust analytical ability and CMMS experience will aid you in preparing specific reports within SAP
Utilizing your knowledge of various types of rotating equipment, you will ensure proper application, installation, and maintenance practices are in order and provide technical support to the Maintenance Group's Specialists and Craftsmen on difficult repair activities
Your strong problem-solving ability and working knowledge of Maintenance policies and procedures will be essential for leading or participating in RCAs and executing corrective actions for complex and/or repetitive problems
Using your proven organizational skills, you will be responsible for defining and ensuring strategic spare parts are managed and maintained
Striving for innovation and thinking analytically, you will support project design, commissioning and startup activities
Your commitment to a safe and efficient workplace will be evident as you exemplify professionalism within a One Team approach, with the mindset and behaviors to drive excellence, innovation, and ensure compliance and transparency
Helping to foster a team environment, you will communicate openly and effectively and demonstrate the championing of new ideas
Preferred
Background and experience with Precision, Preventive, and Predictive Maintenance in Industrial Environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Benefits
Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible
Retirement Benefits with company contributions
Competitive Medical and Dental Plan Options
Disability and Life Insurance Programs
Wellness Programs
Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement
Mentoring & Development Programs
Employee Discounts
Pet insurance
Company
BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions
Leveraging its deep expertise as the global leader in catalysis and precious metals, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) serves customers in many industries including automotive, aerospace, indoor air quality, semiconductors and hydrogen economy, and provides full loop services with its precious metals trading and recycling offering.
Founded in 1865Iselin, New Jersey, USA
5001-10000 employees
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