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Now hiring! Plant Engineer Where the chemistry happens... As the leading global chemical supplier for the personal care, home care, industrial and institutional cleaning industries, and technical applications in the agrochemical industry, BASF Care Chemicals is focused on partnering with customers to create innovative solutions with great speed and agility to meet the current and future needs of society in a more sustainable way. We are proud to contribute to the long-term success of our customers' brands by offering a broad range of products and concepts such as common household items, like cosmetics, detergents and cleaners, as well as industrial products and processes like crop protection, rubber belts, hoses, concrete, and metal plating. At Care Chemicals, we not only care about supporting our customers and achieving strong business results; we care about our team members. We aim to create a motivating, inspiring and inclusive work environment where all team members feel supported, heard and developed. Being part of our team means showing up every day to work collaboratively across functions to win for the overall success of the team. We value bringing diverse perspectives and backgrounds together to stretch our teams to think differently, have the courage to speak up and challenge the status quo, and problem solve for the greater good of our customers and society. We as the Care Chemicals division of BASF carry the passion to care in our DNA: we care for our customers, consumers, employees, society and our planet. Come, be a part of our team and create Care Chemicals with us. The Care Chemicals group has an opportunity for a professional like you to serve as Plant Engineer at our East Setauket, NY location. In this role, you will report to the Production Manager and be responsible for providing technical and troubleshooting support as well as capital project support and other plant support as needed, including for EHS and training programs. Formula for success... Leveraging your mechanical and troubleshooting expertise, you will support Operations on mechanical, processes, and other plant issues that arise, including leading and participating in root cause analysis and developing corrective action plans and strategies to reduce equipment downtime and unplanned losses. Using your project management skills, you will scope, design, and execute the startup of capital projects, interfacing with third party engineering firms and our project support team. Typical projects can range from $100K to $1MM+. Utilizing your engineering skills, you will support various programs including the site's Mechanical Integrity program, ensuring all assets are properly inspected and maintained; you will also support the pressure relief device program as well as P&ID's. You will also use your collaboration skills to interface with our engineering expert services group. You will also support and help lead our Environmental, Health, and Safety programs by leading projects, supporting the contractor safety program, and managing onsite contractor work including issuing work permits as needed. Qualifications... B.S. Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering required Minimum 5 years industry experience preferred. Prior work in a cGMP environment preferred Experience with SAP and AutoCAD a plus 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 inves ment