Coatings Specialist Sr.

Now hiring! Coatings Specialist Sr.

Freeport, TX.

Annual bonus

We are looking for a Coatings Specialist Sr. to join our Global Engineering team in Freeport, TX.

Come create chemistry with us!

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. 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. The Global Engineering team leverages our technical know-how and expertise to deliver solutions that enable safe, sustainable, reliable, and cost-competitive production.

As a Coatings Specialist SR you will provide technical leadership and manage onsite paint, coatings, linings, and fireproofing contractors—overseeing performance, safety, quality, budgets, and continuous improvement.

You will be required to travel 5% of the time.

As a Coatings Specialist Sr., you create chemistry by...

• Providing oversight for onsite paint, coatings, linings, and fireproofing contractors to ensure performance, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Serving as the primary interface between BASF and painting/fireproofing vendors; managing contracts, bid processes, specifications, and contractor invoices.
• Developing and maintaining annual paint and fireproof scopes by unit/plant; performing field take-offs, planning, estimating projects, and managing the ~$10M annual contractor budget.
• Monitoring and reporting environmental and regulatory metrics (EPA, SARA 313, VOCs, abrasive blasting emissions) to BASF EHS and maintaining site paint and fireproof surveys and standards.
• Monitoring day-to-day coating, lining, and fireproofing activities in the field; enforcing safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
• Providing technical expertise and consulting to internal stakeholders; participating in continuous education, professional organizations, and internal committees.
• Reviewing and interpreting contract documents, P&IDs, orthographic and isometric drawings, and applying performance-based contracting principles.
• Utilizing Microsoft Office and SAP work order/ordering systems to develop and manage daily work plans and perform spreadsheet computations.

If you...

• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent and bring a minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience managing contracts in chemical plant or manufacturing environments.
• Hold NACE Level 3 Coatings Inspector or AMPP Senior Certified Coatings Inspector certification and maintain familiarity with quality control techniques in the painting, coatings, and fireproofing industry (Preferred)
• Have the ability to read and interpret contract language (including performance-based contracting), P&IDs, orthographic and isometric drawings, and apply those to project planning and contract management (Preferred)
• Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and SAP work order/ordering systems.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills.

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

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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.