Pilot Plant Technician - central Georgia

Now Hiring! Pilot Plant Technician

Gordon, GA. (Macon and Milledgeville area)

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Where the chemistry happens…

As an R&D Pilot Plant Technician for our Refining Catalyst business unit (RGU/CR), you will build a meaningful career supporting new product and process generation and implementation at BASF’s Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) catalyst operations located at the pilot plant in Gordon, GA.

During your shift as a Pilot Plant Technician, you will

• Perform Lab and Pilot process simulations to expand the current level of process and product technology.
   
• Support manufacturing trials at the three BASF FCC manufacturing sites in the GA area to successfully demonstrate scale up and technology transfer to operations.
   
• Complete broad range of analyses to characterize properties of experimental components including development of new testing procedures as needed.
   
• Communicate and effectively document results of lab and pilot scale experimentation.
   
• Shift coverage as needed to support scale up and commercial demonstrations during plant trial execution. 
   
• Perform all work with a “Zero Incident Mindset” ensuring a safe and compliant work environment.
   

If you...

• Have a HS Diploma or GED with 5 years of applicable experience, 2 year Associate degree with 3 years of applicable experience, OR Bachelor’s degree with a 1 year of applicable experience.  Laboratory experience or a combination of operations and laboratory experience in catalyst (FCC preferably), minerals, and / or kaolin processing desired.
   
• Are willing and able to occasionally work 12 hr rotating shift to cover plant trial demonstrations when needed (typically is on the order of 5 to 10% of the time).
   
• Are able to lift up to 50 lb and carry up to 25 lb.

Then...

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At BASF you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Our Periodic Table of Benefits includes some additional perks below for starters…

• Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible
• Retirement Benefits
• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement
• Mentoring & Development Programs
• Employee Discounts
• Pet insurance
• Matching Donations to your favorite cause
• Access to our BASF Wine Cellar and much more!

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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.