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At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation. We achieve this through our commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence, which gives us the opportunity to set and deliver on ambitious, long-term goals.
We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety, as well as the safety of our employees and the communities we operate in and are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development. This allows for our employees to innovate and generate new ideas, put them into action, and gain insights from them to further advance our collective expertise.
And we are constantly striving to become an even better place to work. BASF has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Best Large Employers. We strongly support the spirit of collaboration through effectively involving team members and colleagues from other relevant units when developing and executing strategies and projects. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!
Process Automation Security Technician – (2202331) – Geismar, LA
Where the Chemistry Happens
We are seeking a professional like you to join our team. In this role, you will report to the NCG Controls & OT Security Engineer and will be responsible for maintaining the automation security platforms and systems for the Geismar site. In this role you will provide daily maintenance and troubleshooting for all systems that makeup the OT security for the Geismar site secure network (i.e. IDMZ, Maintenance Segments, network switches, firewalls, servers, workstations etc.). A secondary focus of this role during times of ebbs & flows of workload will include supporting industrial networking and digitalization opportunities and improvements. This includes working with peer support groups on new application security and connectivity as well as managing the site industrial wireless network
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Formula for Success
Using your controls systems and networking experience you provide daily maintenance and troubleshooting for Geismar secure network.
Execute role request changes and denial of access request
Manage offsite backup process
Assist in maintaining system patching and anti-virus updates at the unit level.
Respond to cyber security threats and breaches
Train control system technicians on cyber security protocols
Maintain a high level of network performance, using key diagnostic tools.
Ingredients for Success: What We Look For in You…
An associate degree or certificate of completion in IT, Instrumentation, or Controls and minimum of 10 years of Controls System configuration experience in a petrochemical environment.
Demonstrated work experience in basic control system network troubleshooting
Demonstrated experience perform and loading DCS backups
Experience working with network switches
Broad-based, hands-on knowledge and experience with various types of DCS and PLC equipment and software.
Demonstrated experience communicating with diverse groups.
Preferred
OT network administration experience
Strong working knowledge of networking and security of automation systems
OT or IT Experience, networking, and database management
Experience configuring and monitoring network switches
SAP/R3 knowledge
Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You
Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you—the whole you—in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.
The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans, to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.
BASF provides interesting and challenging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your job.
Qualifications
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At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation. We achieve this through our commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence, which gives us the opportunity to set and deliver on ambitious, long-term goals.
We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety, as well as the safety of our employees and the communities we operate in and are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development. This allows for our employees to innovate and generate new ideas, put them into action, and gain insights from them to further advance our collective expertise.
And we are constantly striving to become an even better place to work. BASF has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Best Large Employers. We strongly support the spirit of collaboration through effectively involving team members and colleagues from other relevant units when developing and executing strategies and projects. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!
Process Automation Security Technician – (2202331) – Geismar, LA
Where the Chemistry Happens
We are seeking a professional like you to join our team. In this role, you will report to the NCG Controls & OT Security Engineer and will be responsible for maintaining the automation security platforms and systems for the Geismar site. In this role you will provide daily maintenance and troubleshooting for all systems that makeup the OT security for the Geismar site secure network (i.e. IDMZ, Maintenance Segments, network switches, firewalls, servers, workstations etc.). A secondary focus of this role during times of ebbs & flows of workload will include supporting industrial networking and digitalization opportunities and improvements. This includes working with peer support groups on new application security and connectivity as well as managing the site industrial wireless network
Primary Location US-LA-Geismar
Function PROD - Production, Maintenance & Technicians
Job Type Standard
Shift Day Job
Organization NCG/M-Geismar XA Maintenance-63023379
