Power Distribution Technician

BASF SE • Wyandotte, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Power Distribution Lead to join our Performance Materials team in Wyandotte.

The Performance Materials division is at the forefront of the much-needed sustainability transformation in plastics. Our experts co-create products with customers to bring innovations to major industry sectors such as transportation, consumer goods, industrial applications, and construction.These solutions contribute to a sustainable future by pushing the boundaries in thermal resistance, robustness and lightweight applications.

Our team is searching for a Power Distribution Technician to work at our Wyandotte, MI site in the Site Services Department to support manufacturing, research & development and business administration activities to assure safe, reliable and productive operations.

In this role, you will lead the Wyandotte Power Distribution Team to assure the safety, productivity and reliability of the electrical distribution system on site by providing power distribution expertise and guiding the maintenance and repair on-site electrical utilities. You will also lead the planning and implementation of the site electrical utility outage and partner with the City of Wyandotte City Utilities Department to ensure reliable electricity service to the Site.
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Requirements

• Have certification in Electrical / Power Systems Distribution (required) or a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (preferred).
• Possess a minimum of 10 years of manufacturing / maintenance / power distribution experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Responsibilities

• Leading the Wyandotte Power Distribution Team by directing activities of the Site Power Distribution Team to maintain and repair electrical utilities to ensure site safety, reliability and productivity.
• Providing power distribution expertise to site business units as required.
• Developing the capabilities of the Wyandotte Power Distribution Team by determining qualifications and selecting team members, identifying and providing the required training.
• Developing and implementing the Site asset management plan for electrical power distribution through the identification of required assets to meet Site needs, and developing and implementing maintenance plans to ensure asset reliability.
• Planning, implementing and leading the electrical site outage ensuring safety, cost and schedule objectives are achieved.
• Acting as the manufacturing representative and construction manager as appropriate for power distribution projects for the Wyandotte Site.
• Partnering with the City of Wyandotte City Utilities Department to ensure reliable electricity service to the Site.

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level