Reliability Project Manager

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. 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.

We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety, as well as the safety of our employees and the communities we operate in and are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development.

And we are constantly striving to become an even better place to work. BASF has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of World’s Best Employers in 2024. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!

Reliability Project Manager --Wyandotte, MI (onsite)

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our Dispersions & Resins (ED) team in Wyandotte, Michigan.

Come create chemistry with us!

As the Reliability Project Manager, you will support the Wyandotte Dispersions & Resins Plant by utilizing your experience and knowledge of Project & Asset Management to drive long-term, cost minimizing and sustainable solutions for reliable operation of plant assets.  Previous experience directly supporting operating plants with experience in instrumentation, control valves and controls equipment would certainly be an important plus.  A safety driven, continuous improvement, strategic, collaborative, data-driven and cost-conscious mindset is critical for this role. 

This role will work hand in hand with the Operations, Engineering, Maintenance and Asset Management personnel to deliver projects that improve plant capacity and reliability. 

About Dispersions, Resins and Additives 
BASF is a leading global supplier of high-quality polymer emulsions, acrylic binders, resins, additives, and colorants. For further information about the Dispersions & Resins business in North America, please visit http://www.basf.us/dpsolutions.

As the Reliability Project Manager, you create chemistry by...

Project Management (~80%)

• Management for small to medium area originated projects, typically manages non-Com S and supports Com S Projects
• Responsible for projects from idea (charter) through execution.
• Need capability to support low complexity projects quickly and efficiently.
• Develops project scopes, generates and/or obtains cost estimates, and prepares project objective memos (POM’s) and project Application forms to obtain necessary funding authorizations.
• Ensures that appropriate project safety reviews are completed as required both before and after approval and adheres to current corporate and plant requirements
• Seeks compliance with all EHS requirements and promotes a safe working environment for project execution.
• Utilizes applicable value-improving practices (VIP’s) to optimize project scope and costs.
• Requests and coordinates required process, design, and construction engineering resources, whether from the Area or Site Engineering groups or outside vendors, to prepare design deliverables and to procure equipment, materials, and services.
• Provide support as a discipline engineer for assigned projects, based on engineering degree background or experience.
• Maintains SAP project data entries, monitors project progress through scheduling and other tools, performs project status reporting, and controls spending through appropriate tracking, forecasting, and adjustments.
• Monitors and supports construction activities to ensure that projects are completed according to the design deliverables, quality standards, and plant requirements, and that pre-startup safety reviews are conducted whenever required.
• Depending on experience and project complexity, provides technical support for construction, commissioning, and start-up activities. Manages construction contractors, focusing on safety, quality, schedule, and cost, while addressing technical issues that arise during execution. Has knowledge of multidisciplinary construction practices and technical standards.
• Works with Operations to schedule and prepare for construction. For outage and non-outage construction work, clearly communicates scope and schedule with enough detail for Operations to prepare permits and prepare equipment for line breaks, line cuts, and lock-outs.
• Follows through to ensure Operations achieves successful project startups, and project-related action items are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensures projects are closed per guidelines, and ensures proper documentation of files, records, databases, and drawings to meet regulatory and BASF requirements.
• Assist in developing & managing the Shorts & Long-Term CapEx plans, as well as implementing effective cost containment on PM-managed projects, to ensure capital budgets are kept on their predicted glidepaths.

Development of Reliability-Related Projects (~20%)

• General knowledge of mechanical equipment design and understanding of maintenance and reliability activities associated with process equipment, such as centrifugal pumps, piping systems, pressure vessels (including heat exchangers), atmospheric storage tanks, positive displacement pumps, relief devices and compressors of various design
• Your knowledge of mechanical equipment design and detailed understanding of maintenance and reliability activities, associated with process equipment such as pumps, piping, pressure vessels, atmospheric storage tanks, relief devices and compressors of various design will enable you to strategically optimize our portfolio of projects, delivering them in a way that helps drive our long-term asset effectiveness goals.
• Experience with manufacturing reporting systems, specifically using SAP.
• Implements asset improvements through the completion of the BASF management of change process including coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve desired results.
• Works with the Asset Manager to minimize total cost of ownership for plant assets

Ingredients for Success…what we look for in you…

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical Engineering preferred), as well as project engineering and/or project management experience or relevant experience. 
• Minimum 10 years of combined Project Management, Reliability, or related experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably within the Chemical/Petrochemical industry.
• Experience using SAP for project management and/or maintenance processes is a strong 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 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!

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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.