Technology Controls Specialist

BASF is the world's leading chemical company. We offer intelligent solutions based on innovative products and tailor-made services. We create opportunities for success through trusted and reliable partnerships.BASF Corporation, headquartered in New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF employs more than 15,000 in North America and had sales of approximately $16.4 billion in 2007. BASF is the world’s leading chemical company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals to crude oil and natural gas. As a reliable partner to virtually all industries, BASF’s high-value products and intelligent system solutions help its customers to be more successful. BASF develops new technologies and uses them to meet the challenges of the future and open up additional market opportunities. It combines economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, thus contributing to a better future. BASF has over 95,000 employees and posted sales of €58 billion (approximately $84.68 billion) in 2007. At BASF Corporation, we value the differences in our workforce as they are key to the success of our business and to the achievement of our status as "partner of choice." Consistent with our values, BASF has an inclusive environment that promotes respect and dignity for all in the work place. BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.Work as a member of the Daily Operations Team. Be the system administrator of all controls systems ( DCS, Triconnex,HIMA, PIMS, etc.) associated with the ACC. Be the focal point for all instrumentation modifications installed in the ACC,  including those proposed for  capital projects before and during construction. Develop training simulations for the ACC unit. Serve as the manufacturing representative on small I/E projects. Maintain and have applied understanding of plants interlocks. Revise / Draw loop sheets as necessary. (Control Scheme Changes and As built changes for projects). Design/Improve Control Configuration.  Participate in Loop Tuning. Perform the needed  DCS configuration changes.  Maintain the Foxboro I/A Control System. Build graphics, faceplate pages and overlays. Work with the APC group to implement and maintain advanced process control applications. Be the leader of the DCS/ alarm management team. Perform specific I/E training for the DOT. Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems. Cross train with the other ACC I/E technicians. Work closely with Operations Technicians, Mechanical technicians, and engineers, etc.

A  minimum of 5 years work experience associated with the Foxboro I/A is required. Must have strong technical knowledge in the fundamentals of controls engineering and controls systems. Trained in Foxboro DCS graphics and control  configuration. Knowledge of Triconnex, HIMA, or similar safety control systems, alarm management concepts, loop tuning, and Intools.  Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose I/E failures. Knowledge and experience of CEMS./PIMS. Knowledge in advanced process control  techniques. Ability to repair I/E equipment. Ability to read and update I/E documents (schematics, loop & one-line drawings, PID’s, etc.). Ability to work in a team atmosphere. Ability to organize and work with contracted maintenance employees. Able and willing to work without close supervision. Minimum of High School Diploma.


 

Desired:
10 or more years in the chemical or associated industry.