Basf Attapulgus Jobs (NOW HIRING)

We are looking for an Industrial Electrician to join our Catalyst team in Attapulgus, GA. 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. The BASF Attapulgus, Georgia site manufactures catalyst for the global refining industry. You will provide electrical support to BASF Attapulgus Operations with a Safety-First mindset. This role will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting and repair of electrical equipment in an industrial plant, including power distribution, motor controls, PLC's, wiring and process controls, involving work of a varied nature with minimum supervision. During your 12-hour rotating shift as a Industrial Electrician, you will:

• Recognize and practice safe work habits in all facets of daily duties.
• Able to do normal lifting of heavy motors, circuit breakers, electrical cable, and other equipment utilized in the electrical industry.
• Ability to read and interpret charts, tables, drawings, symbols, and equipment manuals used in industry.
• Ability to use a multi-meter, clamp-on ammeter, and meg-ohmmeter in motor and control troubleshooting.
• Possess skills and ability to properly wire 3-phase, 240/460 volt nine-lead motors, and respective starters.
• Have working knowledge of relay logic, and able to wire I/O PLC systems per provided drawings.
• Able to problem solve in hazardous conditions with time demands.
• Able to identify important dimensions of a problem, determine potential causes, obtain relevant information, and specify alternate solutions.

Essential Functions:

• Lifting up to 50 lbs., carrying up to 25 lbs.
• Sitting, standing (in place), walking, and using arm/leg control
• Bending, kneeling, squatting, and crawling
• Wrist turning and finger manipulation
• Climb vertical, fixed ladders with ladder cages (up to 178 ft. structure)
• Climb portable step and extension ladders
• Push and pull up to 25 lbs.
• Twist, turn, and reach above shoulder level
• Simple to firm grasping
• Ability to work rotating 12 hour shifts Monday – Sunday

If you have a high school diploma or GED plus 5 years' experience as an industrial electrician; or a 2-year degree in electrical or electronics plus 3 years' experience as an industrial electrician (experience may be concurrent), create your own chemistry with you@BASF. This position is part of the United Steel Workers (USW) Union and is covered under the collective bargaining agreement. All benefits are outlined in this agreement.

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. Belong to Something Bigger.

The pay rate for this role is $33.26 per the Union's collective bargaining agreement. 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.