**Now hiring! Process Analyzer Staff Engineer** **Geismar, LA or Houston, TX (Hybrid)** We are looking for a Process Analyzer Staff Engineer to join our GE team in Geismar, LA or Houston, TX. **Come create chemistry with us!** 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 are seeking a professional like you to lead Process Analytical and Quality improvements to maximize profitability as part of the Technical Expertise department. We expect a highly qualified individual who will identify, champion, implement and maintain Process Automation Systems, specializing in the Process Analyzer Technology area. You will develop, analyze, and provide expert guidance on relevant Process Analytical Applications including expert recommendations of moving lab analysis to field, Key Performance Indicators, process analytical technology strategies and process analytical reliability improvements. You will also provide leadership to the other Technical Expertise Process Analyzer Engineers, as well as the North American Process Analyzer Network (NATN) including distribution of workloads, technology analysis and recommendations, and resource coordination for new investments, maintenance, troubleshooting, and implementation. You will provide a key contribution to the North American manufacturing sites on their Journey to Operational Excellence. **As a Process Analyzer Staff Engineer, you create chemistry by...** + Implementing new analytical solutions, which include developing the design & detail engineering scope of work, collaborating with various stakeholders, providing expertise on various analytical technologies, while adhering to established technical practices and procedures. + Providing leadership on project teams, which will include assisting with developing project approval packages, participating in approval review meetings, developing packages for contractors/vendors, and supporting contractor selection. + Providing expertise on Process Analyzer technology to all regions of BASF. You will actively work and lead regional and global process analyzer teams to provide evaluations of new analytical technologies, assistance to the process analyzer community globally on applications, and build continuous improvement into the process analytical discipline. + Sustaining and assisting in the troubleshooting of active Process Analyzer installations across the North American Region. Additionally, you will proactively optimize the current set-up for online analyzers at various sites and provide guidance and direction to plant personnel on maintaining online equipment. + Identifying and developing cost/benefit analysis for potential new projects in the Process Analyzer Technology arena. + Providing integration / divestiture support through risk assessments, Analyzer connectivity reviews, and coordination with the IT department to assure Analyzer connectivity protection. + Proactively working on Global Procurement Verbund Team for Process Analytics in the revalidation of approved suppliers, the testing and validation of new process analytical technologies, and the approval of 3rd party maintenance and support companies. **If you have...** + A bachelors degree in Chemical and/or Process Engineering. + 10+ years of work experience in the chemical industry with emphasis on Process Analyzers and Analytical Equipment. + Technical knowledge in the fundamentals of unit operations, such as batch and continuous reactions, distillation towers, heat exchangers and extraction processes. + Expertise in various online techniques like GCs, TOCs, various optical principles like IR, NIR, Raman etc., experience in MES and Automation, as well as your strong knowledge of networking and interaction between Analyzers, DCS, SIS, SCADA, LIMS, PIMs, and IS Systems. + Solid technical knowledge and experience in analyzer engineering, analyzer / analyzer sample system applications, and knowledge of control systems and control system configuration. + Strong computer skills and understanding of plant process control and advanced process control techniques and how they can be applied to monitor, control and/ or improve plant performance. + Strong operating systems experience in the Analytics area. **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 **Privacy statement** BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud. **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.