Now hiring! Sr Maintenance Technician (Freeport, TX)

Freeport, TX.

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join our Petrochemicals team in Freeport, TX.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Petrochemical division is the starting point of BASF's petrochemical value creation worldwide, also known as “the heart of the Verbund,” representing the world's largest chemical markets. Together, let us keep the heart beating one creative solution at a time!

We are seeking a professional like you to be responsible for the safe and quality execution of mechanical maintenance work for a Freeport CPN Industrials operating block as a maintenance mechanical technician. In this role, you will perform preventative, predictive, and corrective work on various rotating equipment including large compressors as well as small pumps and finfans. You will provide expertise regarding mechanical maintenance and will also help provide technical troubleshooting skills regarding various types of rotating equipment.

This job requires a certain amount of overtime and working during nights and weekends

During your time as a Sr Maintenance Technician (Freeport, TX), you will

• Work with maintenance supervision, other technicians, engineers and production personnel to implement plant equipment and modifications.
• Improve equipment reliability by maintaining, analyzing, troubleshooting and utilizing all resources available. Findings reported to supervision with appropriate recommendations.
• Support, maintain and improve preventive maintenance and Mechanical Integrity Program to insure equipment reliability.
• Utilize shop equipment, e.g., band saw, drill press, grinders and power hand tools
• Participate in plant safety meetings. Works within BASF site and corporate procedures.
• Demonstrate team-oriented demeanor conducive to all BASF goals
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and housekeeping in all job duties, actively participating in 5S activities to maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Leverage experience in mechanical maintenance to troubleshoot and repair rotating equipment, executing repairs effectively to minimize rework.
• Document all repair history accurately and complete job feedback forms, ensuring clear communication with supervision and planners regarding the quality of job plans, details, and accuracy.
• Perform required tasks in SAP to document actual time spent on repairs, and update work order status codes (RCLS, RTRN, or INPL) as applicable.
• Actively participate in craft-level feedback initiatives, including visual board updates, supporting reliability efforts, engaging in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), identifying potential issues, and suggesting opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.

If you have...

• Required: 2 years of mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Preferred: 5+ years mechanical maintenance experience and formal training as a mechanical maintenance technician.
• Strong communication, organization and time management skills
• Knowledge in SAP to document actual time spent, Change work orders status codes to applicable status (RCLS, RTRN or INPL).
• Note: this job requires on-call support for after-hours production demands which includes working overtime on nights and weekends when needed.

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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Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.