Project 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.Project engineer for implementation of capital projects in the Freeport Acrylic Monomers and SAP units. Project Engineer will provide Project Management for the detailed design, appropriation, procurement, and construction of capital investment projects. This includes process design and scope development for capital projects.  Will require some computer simulation of plant processes, heat and material balances, evaluation of various design and cost alternatives, preparing P&IDs, developing equipment specifications, preparing project safety review and technical review information, and other basic engineering documents. Responsible for the preparation of definition and appropriation investment packages. Overall responsibility for project scope, schedule and cost control. Assists Operations in troubleshooting problems, and identifying and evaluating cost savings opportunities.  Will also participate in Technology Exchanges, HAZOP reviews, EH&S safety reviews, PSM audits, plant start-ups, incident reviews, capital project meetings, and overseeing work performed by outside contract process engineers.  Will participate in the BASF technical community through development and sharing of key information.Required: BS or MS in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
Excellent Problem Solving Skills.
Strong Technical Knowledge of Process Engineering and Project Management.
Excellent team player with strong leadership and communication skills.Desired:Knowledge of SAP Project Systems Module.
Experience in Project Cost Control and Scheduling.
Experience in the scope development and execution of capital projects.Knowledge of Project Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, Purchasing, Accounting and Construction Practices and Procedures.SAP/R3 Knowledge