Maintenance Gatekeeper

Elyria, OH

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We are looking for a Maintenance Gatekeeper to join our CC team in Elyria, OH.

Come create chemistry with us

BASF's Catalysts division is the global market leader in catalyst technologies. The division develops and produces mobile emissions catalysts as well as process catalysts and offers precious metals trading, recycling and related products and services. create solutions for a sustainable future

We are looking for a Maintenance Gatekeeper to oversee the execution of our maintenance strategies, serve as the liaison between Maintenance and Production teams to facilitate execution of maintenance work for routine, emergency, and break-in work including priority setting, scheduling, and backlog management. You will work with both Production and Maintenance Management in analyzing maintenance spending against planned spending.

• Establishing priorities for equipment repairs based on input from Operations, Maintenance, and Production Planning.
• Prioritizing the work notification backlog and ensure jobs with highest priorities are planned.
• Reviewing work notifications, ensuring requests are justified, scope is sufficiently detailed, and priority/target dates are appropriate.
• Working in a team environment, supporting and assisting the maintenance team in the process of executing complex jobs. Such as participating in the optimization of scheduled and unscheduled downtime.
• Successfully incorporating of RCFA (root cause failure analysis) and preventative maintenance to drive asset effectiveness.
• Developing long-term strategies thru ongoing dialogs with key stakeholders including Production Management, Engineers (Reliability, Project, or AE), and the Digitization Program Manager.
• Serving as liaison between Maintenance and Operations to coordinate, plan, and execute maintenance activities.

• Have 5+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Are proficient solving mechanical problems and troubleshooting equipment.
• Have an associates degree in a technical field (preferred).

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 . 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

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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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.