Now hiring! Maintenance Cost Specialist (Port Arthur, TX)

Port Arthur, TX (Onsite)

We are looking for a Maintenance Cost Specialist to join our Petrochemicals (CP) team in Port Arthur, TX.

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!

The maintenance cost specialist is a key role for our maintenance organization that is responsible for our maintenance cost reporting. In this role, you will work with asset management to ensure we have an accurate annual budget as well as up to date forecast each month. You will also coach others throughout the team to drive improvement in work order categorization, recharge, and work cycles to ensure we have accurate and transparent maintenance spending. The ideal fit for this role has experience in PowerBI and other power platform tools to help us update and improve our cost reports and other digital tools for maintenance cost controlling.

Come create chemistry with us!

As a Maintenance Cost Specialist (Port Arthur, TX), you create chemistry by...

• Preparing cost reports with accuracy using standard and automatic processes providing transparency on recharge and allocations.

• Leading budgeting and cost control efforts for the maintenance department to ensure proper categorization and transparency of maintenance spending.

• Leading open commitment reporting and accruals for the maintenance department.

• Overseeing work cycles by supporting the users to solve problems and ensure sustainable reduction of errors.

• Creating and maintaining applications on the MS Power Platform (dashboards, flows, Apps) you will be able to coach and guide stakeholders (requisitioners, supervisors) on the best use of the systems and their functionalities.

• Driving the automation of administrative tasks such as Purchase Requisitions (PRs), KPI reporting, cost reports, and etc.

If you have...

• A Bachelor’s degree in a business, technical or financial field.

• Experience in cost analysis and reporting.

• Analytical and coaching skills.

• Experience working with MS Power Platform (dashboards, flows, Apps).

• Experience working with SAP and Microsoft office.

​​​​​​​Additional experience with VBA, power platforms (Power Bi, App, Flow), and other computerized maintenance management systems is preferred.

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!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

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