INAS Specialist Engineering

Now hiring! INAS Specialist Engineering

Geismar, LA (Hybrid)

Relocation assistance. Yearly bonus.

We are looking for a INAS Specialist Engineering to join our GEC team in Geismar, LA.

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.

We are currently seeking a highly organized and skilled Network and Systems Engineer to oversee all aspects of our Engineering Innovation Complex. Your duties will include scheduling and administration of assets, backup management, cabling, documentation, firewall and network infrastructure management, hardware installation and removal, as well as developing and improving use case-specific operational playbooks. Additionally, you will be responsible for performing configuration and completing active project work in the site manufacturing units.

As a INAS Specialist Engineering, you create chemistry by…

• Taking direct ownership of the planning and scheduling processes for the Engineering Innovation Complex, ensuring effective coordination and execution of all tasks and projects.

• Actively participating in Automation/Controls and Electrical Engineering projects within the manufacturing units on-site.

• Coordinating and managing the resources provided by both customers and vendors, ensuring that all collaborations run smoothly and efficiently.

• Implementing and managing the Management of Change (MOC) processes, ensuring that any necessary changes are properly documented, assessed, and implemented within the complex.

• Scheduling and administering IT/OT assets and cabling, overseeing the installation, removal, and maintenance of hardware to ensure proper setup and functionality.

• Overseeing backup management to protect critical data and maintaining accurate documentation for easy accessibility of processes and configurations.

• Managing firewall and network infrastructure, ensuring that all security measures are in place to protect the complex from potential cyber threats.

If you…

Hold a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).

Possess knowledge and experience in backup management and administration, including backup infrastructure, VMs, CTs, file systems, restoration, and testing.

Are proficient in creating and maintaining documentation, such as network architecture diagrams, dataflow diagrams, firewall rulesets, switch configurations, virtualization host configurations, and VM configurations.

Possess the ability to administer various firewall infrastructure components, including patching, ruleset changes, and ruleset cleanup.

Have familiarity with cabling administration and documentation.

Have knowledge of network infrastructure components, including architecture design, switch administration, configuration changes, hardware patching, routing, DHCP administration, segment documentation and registration, infrastructure documentation, and IP address management.

Demonstrate strong scheduling skills, including working with request fulfillment, resource availability, and coordinating the restoration of resources to a default state after tests.

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.