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Now hiring! Regional Technical Developer - Hydromet (Arizona)

Arizona (Field Role)

50% of travel.

Company Vehicle offered for this position.

We are looking for a Regional Technical Developer to join our Performance Chemicals team in Arizona.

Come create chemistry with us!

As an innovative partner, BASF’s Performance Chemicals division offers chemicals for various customer industries, such as plastics, automotive, refining, lubricants, oilfield and mining. Our highly qualified and experienced team with outstanding market knowledge as well as our innovation platform and application know-how ensure our technological competence to provide excellent solutions to our customers.

In this role, you will promote BASF as a value-adding, technically excellent, and professional client-driven company in the manufacture and supply of "Solutions" to the Mining Industry. You'll also lead the technical development of BASF Hydromet business in North America and manage interactions between key customers and account managers.

As a Regional Technical Developer - Hydromet (Arizona), you create chemistry by...

+ Interacting regularly with current and potential customers to understand their processes and key issues, and identifying new business opportunities focused on solving these issues.

+ Preparing project proposals for customers in collaboration with account management, focusing on technically proving the effectiveness of our solutions.

+ Planning, designing, and conducting pilot and industrial trials at customer sites.

+ Proactively driving assigned product lines in the region and being the BASF “ambassador” for the BASF Mining Solutions portfolio/technologies in the region.

+ Supporting account managers with technical service and troubleshooting severe technical issues at customer sites.

+ Providing technical training to internal colleagues, being part of the technical community, and spreading technical know-how and expertise among team members.

+ Ensuring personal EHS compliance - Think Safety, Act Safely, every day.

If you...

+ Hold a university degree, preferably in Chemistry, Metallurgy, or Chemical/Mining Engineering, or possess comparable working experience.

+ Have a minimum of 5 years of direct experience in the mineral processing industry, including technical development or operations experience at multiple sites/operations.

+ Possess proven application experience and a deep understanding of mining processes and associated chemicals.

+ Maintain a network in related industries, which is considered a plus.

+ Are capable of working in a multi-tasking environment, being team-oriented, and handling difficult situations while solving problems efficiently and effectively.

+ Show willingness to engage in national and international travel at least 50% of the time.

+ Hold conversational proficiency in Spanish, which is considered a plus.

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.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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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.