Now Hiring! Scheduler/Planner

Port Arthur, TX

The world needs [creative] solutions. We need YOU!

Where the chemistry happens…

BASF’s Petrochemical division is the starting point of BASF's petrochemical value creation worldwide, also known as “the heart of the Verbund,” representing the world's largest chemical markets. Together, let us keep the heart beating one creative solution at a time!

We are seeking a professional like you to schedule day-to-day maintenance activities (BASF direct and nested contractors) through the means of developing a weekly schedule. This includes working with the operations liaison (Gate Keeper), ensuring work is appropriately scheduled to achieve maximum effectiveness of resources and equipment. You will be responsible for leading schedule and execution meetings on a daily basis and be required to gather necessary update information to make these meetings productive and beneficial. You will communicate regularly across all departments on job status and help to resolve logistic issues. You will work daily with Maintenance Coordinators, Operations Coordinators, Maintenance Supervisors, and the Gate Keeper to manage work priorities and ensure expectations are clearly communicated. Your ability to manage a budget by making risk-based decisions and managing overtime will be key to this role. Additionally, an understanding of best practices for maintenance processes, including but not limited to Risk Based assessment, Total Productive Maintenance, and Reliability Based Inspections is an important technical competency for this position.

As a Scheduler/Planner, You Create Chemistry By...

• Developing a weekly resource, multiple-craft schedule for Daily Maintenance Crafts to optimize resource utilization.

• Altering the schedule to manage emergency work that arises.

• Monitoring daily site status and addressing emergency or critical priority jobs.

• Updating the weekly schedule daily to reflect completed jobs or job extensions.

• Maintaining compliance with Planning and Scheduling KPIs.

• Providing input into staffing changes/modifications based on historical trends and forecasts.

• Providing support and training to maintenance planners and schedulers.

• Participating in cross-functional groups and special assignments.

• Working extended hours or irregular shifts during non-routine site activities.

• Leading meetings and communicating job statuses to stakeholders.

• Utilizing scheduling tools and CMMS for planning and reporting.

• Developing new Job Plans when necessary.

• Providing feedback and identifying opportunities for improvement.

If you have...

• Education and experience in the petrochemical industry

• Proficiency in P6 or similar scheduling tool for small outages

• Proficiency in SAP or other CMMS for planning

• General computer skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Willingness to work extended hours or irregular shifts during nonroutine site activities

Then...

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!

Privacy Statement

BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud.

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.