I&E Maintenance Supervisor

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Job Title: I&E Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Geismar, LA, South United States, USA

Company: BASF - We Create Chemistry
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Maintenance/Repair
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Now hiring! I&E Maintenance Supervisor

Geismar, LA

We are looking for a I&E Maintenance Supervisor to join our Intermediates team in Geismar, LA.

Come create chemistry with us!

With more than 600 products in its portfolio, in particular amines, diols, polyalcohols, acids and specialties, the Intermediates division offers innovative solutions for a wide range of industries - from coatings and plastics to pharmaceuticals and crop protection.

As an Instrument & Electrical (I&E) Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance, reliability, and performance of instrumentation and electrical systems within our facility at Geismar, LA. This role requires a highly skilled and safety-conscious professional who ensures compliance with industry standards, supports continuous improvement, and leads a team of technicians and planners to maintain operational excellence.

As a I&E Maintenance Supervisor, you create chemistry by...

Supervising the daily activities of I&E technicians, ensuring the safe and efficient execution of maintenance tasks.
Planning, prioritizing, and coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance for instrumentation and electrical systems.
Communicating maintenance status to stakeholders through reports and appropriate oral and written updates.
Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to control systems, PLCs, DCS, analyzers, motors, and switchgear.
Ensuring compliance with BASF requirements, as well as NFPA, API, ISA, OSHA and other applicable codes and standards.
Maintaining documentation for electrical drawings, loop sheets, calibration records, and maintenance logs.
Collaborating with engineering, operations, and safety teams to support plant reliability and improvement initiatives.
Providing I&E maintenance support for capital projects, as well as for turnaround planning and execution for I&E scope.
Managing spare parts inventory and procurement for I&E equipment.
Providing training, mentorship, and performance feedback to I&E team members.
Participating in incident investigations and root cause analysis related to electrical/instrumentation failures.

If you...

Hold a degree in a related field with over 5 years of plant I&E experience, or alternatively, a high-school diploma or GED with more than 8 years of plant I&E experience.
Have a technical license or certification (e.g., ISA, ITI, NCCER), which is considered a plus.
Possess strong knowledge of industrial instrumentation, electrical systems, and control systems.
Are familiar with CMMS systems (e.g., SAP), MS Office, InTools, and maintenance planning tools.
Demonstrate proven leadership and team management skills.
Exhibit excellent troubleshooting, communication, and organizational abilities.
Are capable of working in hazardous environments and responding to emergencies.

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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Pay transparency

BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $xxx - $xxx. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

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.

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Job Post Date: 08/20/25