Instrument & Controls Engineer II (1301500)
Status
Draft
Recruiter
Roberts, Marion
Department
Capital Projects
Status Details
Draft
Hiring Manager
McKinney, Marlin
Primary Location
United States > Texas > Houston >
1F08-Houston-Hayes Rd-BASF Corp
Requisition Type
Professional
Hired Candidates
0 out of 1
Logistics
Identification
Requisition Title
Instrument & Controls Engineer II
Title (by Manager)
Instrument & Controls Engineer
Number of Openings
1
Justification
New Position
Justification for Addition
Workload resulting from increased capital plan spending. New position to develop new talent with strong potential.
User Group
User Group
BASF
Owners
Recruiter
Roberts, Marion L
Hiring Manager
McKinney, Marlin Christian
Recruiter Assistant
Rabalais, Cristina
Organization
Division
(NC)-Marketing & Business Development - NA
Business Unit
NCE-Engineering
Primary Location
Country
United States
State/Province
Texas
City
Houston
Personnel Area 1F08-Houston-Hayes Rd-BASF Corp
Job Field
Job Function
ENGI - Engineering & Technical Service
Department
60000139 - Capital Projects
Profile
Job Type
Standard
Schedule
Full-time
Education Level
Bachelor's Degree
Shift
Day Job
Travel
Yes, 25 % of the Time
Company Vehicle
No
Relocation Eligible
Yes
Abstract
BASF, The Chemical Company Fields
Hiring Manager Title
Manager, Instrumentation and Electrical Design
Human Resources / Staffing
Karen Batte / Leland Roberts
Cost Center
US640011 - US640011 CORPORATE ENGINEERING
SERVICES
BASF Global Competencies – all candidates will be
assessed against the following eight competencies. A
detailed interview guide to assist in interviewing against
these competencies can be found HERE
• Drive Innovation • Collaborate for Achievement • Embrace
Diversity • Communicate Effectively • Strive for Sustainable
Solutions • Develop Self and Others • Act with
Entrepreneurial Drive • Demonstrate Customer Focus
Administration
Candidate Selection Workflow
Candidate Selection Workflow
BASF CSW
Extend more offers than positions available
Dept. Administrator/Move Coordinator (Email Address)
Tammy.Grays@basf.com
Yes
Regulations
EEO Job Category
Professionals
EEO Job Group
203 - Technical
EEO Establishment
Not Specified
Budget
Budget
Currency - Budget Section
US Dollar (USD)
Bonuses
Currency - Bonus Section
US Dollar (USD)
Employee Referral Bonus Activated
Yes: 2020
Compensation
Additional Information
BASF, The Chemical Company Fields
Grade (For Non-Exempt and Contact Supervisors only)
N/A
Is this job part of a job family with multiple levels?
No
Underutilized Female
Yes
Does this position have Direct Reports?
No
Incentive Plan
PIC - Performance Incentive Comp
Salary & Target Bonus (Published to Agencies) and
additional comments
$72K to $82 with a 10% bonus opportunity, DOE
Strata Grade (For EXEMPT positions only)
FLSA
Exempt
Underutilized Minority
Yes
Developmental Position (NOH/T Guidelines)
No
Incentive %
10
BASF Option Program (BOP)
No
Description (External)
Description - External
Lead instrument design effort to support the development of basic and detailed design of new plants and their
infrastructure as well as additions or modifications to existing facilities, in coordination with Project Managers and other
Design Disciplines.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED IN:
P&ID development for instrumentation
Instrument list development
Interlock and continuous control logic development
Knowledge and implementation of DCS and PLC systems
Knowledge of wiring and installation of field instrumentation including selection of installation details
Knowledge of Hazardous Area Classification for instrument selection
Calculate sizing on control valves and flow meters
Preparing specifications and performing bid evaluations for:
o
Field instrumentation
o
Package unit equipment for instrumentation and control
Reviewing Vendor drawings for specification compliance
Coordination and direction of instrument Design/Drafting activities (in-house and outside contractor), including but
not limited to:
o
Instrument index
o
Loop sheets and wiring diagrams
o
Instrument location plans
o
Instrument installation details
o
Control Room/Rack Room equipment arrangement drawings
o
Control panel design
Monitoring the type of work described above when performed by outside contractor engineers and designers for
timeliness and cost effectiveness
Interpretation and adherence to industry standards and regulatory codes
Interface with Operations, Vendors, and Contractors throughout design, construction, and startup
EXPERIENCE DESIRED IN:
Preparation of estimates for I&C scope
Preparation of I&C design basis
Preparing specifications and performing bid evaluations for:
o
SIS (user requirements specifications)
o
DCS (user requirements specifications)
Knowledge of DCS control for batch operations
Perform FAT and commissioning for DCS, SIS, and field instrumentation
Participate in plant start-up and troubleshooting
Knowledge of Hazardous Area Classification for instrument selection
Familiar with industry SIS standard IEC 61511
Qualifications - External
Required:
- BS in Electrical or Chemical Engineering and 3 to 6 years of professional experience.
- At least 2 years experience in Instrument and Controls engineering in a chemical, petrochemical or similar
manufacturing operation.
- Basic familiarity with engineering, purchasing, accounting and construction practices.
- Good communication and computer skills.
- Self starter with high level of results orientation.
BASF recognizes Institutions of Higher Education that are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or
equivalent.
This position requires all candidates to either currently possess or obtain and maintain a TWIC (Transportation Worker
Identification Credential) Card from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Description (Internal)
Description - Internal
Lead instrument design effort to support the development of basic and detailed design of new plants and their
infrastructure as well as additions or modifications to existing facilities, in coordination with Project Managers and other
Design Disciplines.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED IN:
P&ID development for instrumentation
Instrument list development
Interlock and continuous control logic development
Knowledge and implementation of DCS and PLC systems
Knowledge of wiring and installation of field instrumentation including selection of installation details
Knowledge of Hazardous Area Classification for instrument selection
Calculate sizing on control valves and flow meters
Preparing specifications and performing bid evaluations for:
o
Field instrumentation
o
Package unit equipment for instrumentation and control
Reviewing Vendor drawings for specification compliance
Coordination and direction of instrument Design/Drafting activities (in-house and outside contractor), including but
not limited to:
o
Instrument index
o
Loop sheets and wiring diagrams
o
Instrument location plans
o
Instrument installation details
o
Control Room/Rack Room equipment arrangement drawings
o
Control panel design
Monitoring the type of work described above when performed by outside contractor engineers and designers for
timeliness and cost effectiveness
Interpretation and adherence to BASF Technical Standards, industry standards and regulatory codes
Interface with Operations, Vendors, and Contractors throughout design, construction, and startup
EXPERIENCE DESIRED IN:
Preparation of estimates for I&C scope
Preparation of I&C design basis
Preparing specifications and performing bid evaluations for:
o
SIS (user requirements specifications)
o
DCS (user requirements specifications)
Knowledge of DCS control for batch operations
Perform FAT and commissioning for DCS, SIS, and field instrumentation
Participate in plant start-up and troubleshooting
Knowledge of Hazardous Area Classification for instrument selection
Familiar with industry SIS standard IEC 61511 or BASF G-P-EI-201
Qualifications - Internal
Required:
- BS in Electrical or Chemical Engineering and 3 to 6 years of professional experience.
- At least 2 years experience in Instrument and Controls engineering in a chemical, petrochemical or similar
manufacturing operation.
- Basic familiarity with engineering, purchasing, accounting and construction practices.
- Good communication and computer skills.
- Self starter with high level of results orientation.
BASF recognizes Institutions of Higher Education that are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or
equivalent.
This position requires all candidates to either currently possess or obtain and maintain a TWIC (Transportation Worker
Identification Credential) Card from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
BASF, The Chemical Company Fields
Prescreening
Disqualification Questions
Questions
Answer
Result
1. Have you worked at BASF previously?
Global, Code: 5041 , Type: Single Answer ,
Visible by: All Candidates
No
The Candidate Passes
Yes
To Be Verified
2. Are you willing to consent to a physical exam
which includes testing for illegal substances?
No
The Candidate Is Disqualified
Yes
The Candidate Passes
Global, Code: 5032 , Type: Single Answer ,
Visible by: All Candidates
3. Are you legally authorized to work in the
United States on a full-time basis?
Global, Code: 5033 , Type: Single Answer ,
Visible by: All Candidates
No
The Candidate Is Disqualified
Yes
The Candidate Passes
4. Will you now or in the future require
sponsorship for employment visa status (for
example, H-1B visa status)?
Global, Code: 5034 , Type: Single Answer ,
Visible by: All Candidates
Yes
The Candidate Is Disqualified
No
The Candidate Passes
Questions
Question
Answer
Required/Asset
1. Do you have at least a Bachelor's degree in either Chemical or
Electrical Engineering ?
Local, Code: 1368793829425 , Type: Single Answer , Visible by: All
Candidates
No
Required
Yes
Required
2. How many years of professional engineering experience do you
have in a chemical, petrochemical, refining or similar manufacturing
operation.
0 to 2 years
—
3 to 4 years
—
5 to 6 years
Required
More than 7 years
Required
Expert
—
Strong / In-Depth
Required
Solid
Required
Moderate
—
Minimal
—
More than 8 years
Required
5 to 8 years
Required
3 to 4 years
Required
0 to 2 years
—
Expert
Required
Strong / In-Depth
Required
Solid
Required
Moderate
—
Minimal
—
5 or more years
Required
2 to 4 years
Required
0 to 1 years
—
5 or more years
Required
2 to 4 years
Required
0 to 1 year
—
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Candidates
3. Select from below, the term that best describes your level of
expertise in performing Instrument scope development, (including
P&IDs, instrument list, interlock and continuous control logic)in a
chemical, petrochemical or refining operation.
Local, Code: 1368793829484 , Type: Single Answer , Visible by: All
Candidates
4. How many years of experience do you have in performing
Instrument scope development, (including P&IDs, instrument list,
interlock and continuous control logic)in a chemical, petrochemical or
refining operation.
Local, Code: 1368793829500 , Type: Single Answer , Visible by: All
Candidates
5. Select from below, the term that best describes your level of
expertise in designing and implementing DCS installations in the
chemical plant workplace including the use of classical I/O rackrooms,
remote I/O, and fieldbus I/O approaches.
Local, Code: 1368793829517 , Type: Single Answer , Visible by: All
Candidates
6. How many years of experience do you have in working with /
implementing safety instrumented systems (SIS) in a chemical,
petrochemical or similar manufacturing operation?
Local, Code: 1368793829531 , Type: Single Answer , Visible by: All
Candidates
7. How many years of experience do you have in preparation of field
instrument specifications including calculation and sizing of control
valves and flow meters in a chemical, petrochemical or similar
manufacturing operation?
Local, Code: 1368793829546 , Type: Single Answer , Visible by: All
Candidates
This requisition uses 0 of the 21 questions from the corresponding prescreening model.