Operations Engineer

BASF is the world's leading chemical company. We offer intelligent solutions based on innovative products and tailor-made services. We create opportunities for success through trusted and reliable partnerships.BASF Corporation, headquartered in New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF AG, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF employs more than 15,500 in North America and had sales of approximately $14.3 billion in 2006. BASF is the world’s leading chemical company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals to crude oil and natural gas. As a reliable partner to virtually all industries, BASF’s high-value products and intelligent system solutions help its customers to be more successful. BASF develops new technologies and uses them to meet the challenges of the future and open up additional market opportunities. It combines economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, thus contributing to a better future. BASF has over 95,000 employees and posted sales of €52.6 billion (approximately $66.1 billion) in 2006. At BASF Corporation, we value the differences in our workforce as they are key to the success of our business and to the achievement of our status as "partner of choice." Consistent with our values, BASF has an inclusive environment that promotes respect and dignity for all in the work place. BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.Under the direction of the Operations Manager and as a member of the DST, the Acrylics Operations Engineer's primary purpose is to assure the process safety, reliable, and efficient operation of the Glacial Acrylic Acid, 2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate, and Butyl Acrylate Plants.This is achieved by seeking inherently safe operations and continual optimization of the manufacturing processes, operating costs, and product quality. This position requires an in-depth knowledge of organic chemistry, unit operations, and DCS control as well as good interpersonal skills. The Acrylics Operations Engineer will work day to day with the Operations Coordinator, the DOT, and functional groups. This person is expected to grow into the technology expert for the manufacturing processes.B.S. Degree (Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent), good process engineering and troubleshooting skills, good communication skills, demonstrated teamwork skills, knowledge of EHS procedures/standards, DCS, DOE (Design of Experiments), and root cause analysis.