Now hiring! Sr Manager, Instrument, Electrical, & Controls (IEC) Discipline Expertise
Houston, TX - (Hybrid)
Energy Tower
Relocation assistance. Yearly bonus.
This position requires the incumbent to travel 25% to 30% of the time.
We are looking for an Instrument, Electrical, & Controls (IEC) Discipline Expertise Manager to join our Global Engineering team in Houston, TX.
Come create chemistry with us!
At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. As the world's leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation. The Global Engineering team leverages our technical know-how and expertise to deliver solutions that enable safe, sustainable, reliable, and cost-competitive production.
Our Team (Technical Expertise and Engineering) is searching for an Instrument, Electrical, & Controls (IEC) Discipline Expertise Manager at our Houston, Tx Energy Tower location. As the Manager of the IEC Discipline Expertise group in the Technical Expertise organization, you will be instrumental in leading a group of highly skilled Electrical and Instrument & Control Lead Engineers in providing the BASF sites across the North American region with effective capital project design and implementations.
As a Sr Manager, Instrument, Electrical, & Controls (IEC) Discipline Expertise, you create chemistry by...
Leading Corporate Engineering Instrument & Control, and Electrical Expertise engineers in preparing Front End loading design packages, Detailed Design Services, Construction support, Electrical Safety support, and troubleshooting support.
Providing leadership to different contracting and execution strategies (EPC, Multiple lump sum, High Value Engineering (HVE), etc.) with an understanding of the respective division of work and responsibilities.
Embracing BASF CORE values and department focus areas to develop the staff, building a high-performance team by providing performance feedback, career development advice, and competency development through training. Working with Cross-disciplinary knowledge of electrical, instrumentation, process control, civil, mechanical, procurement, construction and TAR teams.
Overseeing and guiding on the development and optimization of corporate Electrical Engineering procedures, work processes, best practices, and tools.
Collaborating with and supporting other managers within Technical Expertise group, especially with the other discipline managers within the Capital Project Discipline Leads (Civil, Piping, and Mechanical).
Participating in industry organizations (i.e., NFPA, NEC, PIP, ISA), and industry standards committees.
Influencing and motivating regional and global stakeholders to adopt, implement and sustain appropriate processes related to Electrical.
If you...
Hold a BS/MS/PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation/Controls Engineering or other engineering (with related experience) with a minimum of 10 years of experience.
Have Chemical Industry experience and experience in Capital Project execution, especially in the Instrument & Control, and Electrical discipline areas.
Have strong interpersonal, communication, and networking skills with ability to lead business development activities along with cross-functional teams and lead workshops.
Possess knowledge of electrical expertise (equipment and infrastructure) and/or knowledge of instrument & control expertise within industry (chemical preferred).
Have prior supervision and leadership experience working with international teams with diverse cultural backgrounds (Strongly preferred).
Have prior work experience in electrical engineering and/or instrument & controls engineering in the Chemicals, Refining or Petrochemicals industry (minimum of 10 years) (Preferred).
Possess experience in leading efforts to identify and implement electrical improvements in the Chemicals, Refining or Petrochemicals industry. Implementation of Continuous Improvement projects by analyzing production data and identifying trends (Preferred).
Have strong Customer Focus skills and Entrepreneurial mind set.
Create your own chemistry with you@BASF
At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It's what we call you@BASF . We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees' overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
Just some of the many benefits we offer include:
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!
About us
As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!
At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.
Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF
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