Technical Engineering Services Manager - Kankakee, IL

Job Field: ENGI - Engineering & Technical Service
Location: Kankakee, IL, US
Company: BASF Corporation
Job Type: Standard
Job ID: EN_US_1704261

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.

Description

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 America’s Best Employers in 2016. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future! Where the Chemistry Happens… The Technical Engineering Services (TES) Manager is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and focus for the maintenance, contractors, and project engineering groups at the site. You will drive continuous improvement working to achieve the best in class capital project development, execution, maintenance reliability, and organizational performance for your teams. TES Manager (1704261) – Kankakee, IL Formula for Success: You Will…

• Provide leadership and supervision of all maintenance and engineering resources, including a reliability engineer, mechanical integrity engineer, process engineer, capital project manager, and a maintenance superintendent.
• Formulate and manage the maintenance and capital budgets in coordination with business and site leadership.
• Serve as an active member of the site leadership team
• Maintain an active working relationship with the corporate engineering Hub and the BASF technical community
• Champion adherence to the Technical Community best practices for maintenance, as well as promote continuous work process improvements to enhance plant availability and reduce plant repair factor. Collaborate with operations to accomplish tasks while minimizing disruption to production.
• Manage and execute capital projects within the BASF guidelines. Oversee specific aspects of the site investment programs including project management, project assignment, resource planning, goal setting, and priorities.

Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You… Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you—the whole you—in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry. The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans, to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Ingredients for Success: What We Look for in You…

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline with at least 10 years of relevant work experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of supervisory/leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in both continuous and batch manufacturing and capital project management is preferred.
• Strong track record in organizational and departmental leadership, strong interpersonal skills, and project management.
• Demonstrated capability to manage and streamline multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Prior experience with continuous improvement and change management initiatives, and Root Cause Analysis.

Nearest Major Market: Kankakee
Nearest Secondary Market: Bradley
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