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Description

Earn a paycheck while you learn a new career as a Production Operations Technician Apprentice.

Starting pay $28.00/hr.

At BASF, we are proud to introduce the next generation of Production Operations Technician to the innovative world of Manufacturing. If you are looking to build a meaningful career while making an impact on the world, then come create chemistry with us!

As a Production Operations Technician Apprentice in our Port Arthur site, you will make an impact on the world with a fundamental focus on sustainability. As a Production Operations Technician, you will be a part of a team which turns a wide range of cracker feedstocks such as ethane, propane, butane and naphtha into ethylene, propylene, butadiene, and other chemical raw materials.

Starting on or about January 16th, 2023, you…

Will begin an academic Process Operating Technology AAS program while working and learning on site in our Port Arthur Facility from some of the best in the business. During your time here we do not want you to sweat the small stuff so BASF will cover the entire cost of your educational program, including books!

When you are not studying you will have opportunities to…

Work firsthand in our Port Arthur cracker site while learning to:

• Take ownership of company safety regulations and issues work permits when required
• Receive and act upon supervisor instructions.
• Work with a diverse team.
• Communicate status of assigned area to relief.
• Learn fundamental troubleshooting techniques and skills.
• Keep abreast of operating and equipment changes made in assigned area
• Coordinate efforts with operating personnel in related functions including assisting other operators in their areas and assisting in training of other operators.
• Coordinate mechanical activities in assigned area including clearing and tagging equipment prior to mechanical work, following job progress, and accepting equipment upon completion of work, including satisfactory housekeeping.
• Catch samples for laboratory testing.
• Receive, interpret, and act upon analytical results to keep process within parameters.
• React immediately to any leaks or spills and report to supervisor as soon as possible.

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

If you…

• Have a HS Diploma, or GED
• Able to work in a plant environment and lift 50lbs
• Able to work 12hr fixed shifts (day OR night/weekends and holidays)
• Willing to enroll in an associates degree program to launch a career in Manufacturing

Then…

Click apply to Belong@BASF!

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You@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs, and unique opportunities we offer to support you—the whole you—in all stages of your life and career. We believe investing in you is investing in our success.

The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. We offer YOU@BASF

• Competitive health and insurance plans including long term care
• Retirement benefits with company-matching contributions
• Learning & Development opportunities like our Mentorship and PDP programs
• Maternity & Paternity Leave and family care solutions
• Flex spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program & Fitness Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Access to the BASF wine cellar and much more!

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