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Instrument and Electrical Technician\nLivonia, MI (On Site)\nWe are looking for an Instrument and Electrical Technician to join our Performance Materials team in Livonia.\nCome create chemistry with us!\nThe 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.\nThe BASF Livonia, MI site is a 24/7 operation part of our Performance Materials division that processes chemicals used in the production of polyurethane-based products. We are seeking an Instrument and Electrical Tech professional like you to collaborate with operations personnel and contracted service suppliers to prepare and execute routine maintenance and non-routine maintenance. We will be relying on you to execute instrumentation and electrical (I&E) jobs and coordinate and oversee external contractors at the Livonia, MI site.\n\"This position is part of a job family with multiple levels and will be filled at a level that is commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. \"\n During your 8-hour day shift (~ 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM) as an Instrument and Electrical Technician, you will…\nWork in the Maintenance Department under the direction of the Technical Engineering Service (TES) Manager alongside other Maintenance Technicians and external contractors.\nBe responsible for instrumentation and electrical maintenance in the operation. This will periodically include assisting with mechanical maintenance as well.\nOperate and maintain site utility equipment.\nUse your I&E and previous automation experience to service process instrumentation and troubleshoot automation problems.\nCoordinate and oversee contractors in electrical, automation, instrumentation, or other similar trades.\nPrepare lockout/tagout documentation and issue safe work permits.\nTake a self-directed approach to reviewing work orders, completing assigned tasks, and documenting all work performed.\nParticipate in a monthly rotating on-call schedule for equipment breakdowns during off-hours, including some weekends. This position is overtime-eligible and may be required to respond in some circumstances.\nSupport all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures while promoting a safe working environment.\nWork with materials deemed hazardous under RCRA, adhering to all site-accepted safety policies, including PPE requirements.\nIf you…\nHave a High School DIploma or GED. Technical degree in a related field is preferred.\nHave approximately 10 years of experience or more of troubleshooting I&E-related equipment in a manufacturing environment.\nAre highly motivated and have strong background in troubleshooting process control instrumentation and automation systems.\nHave the ability to climb, work at heights, work within confined spaces, wear air-purifying respirators, work under supplied air, and lift up to 50 lbs.\nHave experience working with process automation technology, including Rockwell ControlLogix PLCs, FactoryTalk Batch, FactoryTalk View, and Ethernet-based communications.\nAre able to read technical specifications and P&IDs.\nAre proficient with computers, specifically Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.\nThen…\nClick below to Belong@BASF!\nCreate your own chemistry with you@BASF\nAt 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.\nJust some of the many benefits we offer include:\nFlexible work arrangements whenever possible\n\nHighly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options\n\nWell-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members\n\nFamily forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)\n\nBack-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages\n\nMentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive\n\nMatching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.\n\nEmployee crisis support for when the unexpected happens\n\nAccess to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!\n\nAbout us\nAs 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!\nAt 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.\nBelong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF\nPrivacy statement\nBASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact  to report fraud.\nEqual employment opportunities\nWe 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.\nApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.","description_format":"text","description_chars":6395,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":10,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"high_school","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Flexible schedule","Parental leave","Retirement plans"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Advanced Materials","Crop Protection","Chemical Manufacturing"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-04T23:53:53Z"},{"event":"close","at":"2026-10-17T04:29:20Z"},{"event":"reopen","at":"2026-10-19T18:12:46Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":25,"band":"fade","label":"Fading","p_open":1,"p_active":0.708,"p_room":0.35,"age_days":15,"expected_fill_days":7,"reasons":["conf:1","velocity","win:tail","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-20T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/basf-instrument-and-electrical-technician","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/basf-instrument-and-electrical-technician.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-20T20:55:03Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":24312,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-21T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":96193},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=96193"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fbasf-instrument-and-electrical-technician"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fbasf-instrument-and-electrical-technician"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fbasf-instrument-and-electrical-technician"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/basf-instrument-and-electrical-technician\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fbasf-instrument-and-electrical-technician"}]}