Electrical Apprentice Jobs in Georgetown, GA

**Now hiring! Electrical and Instrument Apprentice** **Savannah, GA** **Starting pay $27.95/hr. and progressing to $35.00/hr.** Earn a paycheck while you learn a new career as an Electrical & Instrumentation Apprentice. **Come create chemistry with us!** At BASF, we are proud to introduce the next generation of Electrical & Instrumentation to the innovative world of Manufacturing. If you are looking to build a meaningful career while making an impact on the world, then come create chemistry with us! As an Electrical & Instrumentation apprentice in our Savannah, GA manufacturing plant, you will make an impact on the world with a fundamental focus on sustainability. As an Electrical & Instrumentation Apprentice, you will be a part of a team which manufacturers Fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts, co-catalysts and additives, Kaolin based microsphere intermediates, Alumina gel intermediates and more! **Starting on or about January 13th, 2025, you...** Will begin or continue an academic program at Savannah Technical College while working and learning on site in our Savannah, GA site from some of the best in the business. During your time here we don't want you to sweat the small stuff so BASF will cover the entire cost of your educational program, including books! **When you're not studying you will have opportunities to...** Work hands-on in our Savannah, GA manufacturing plant learning to: + Complete required repairs and tasks to instruments, controls, and electrical systems in an efficient, timely manner to restore or maintain safe operating capability. + Work with process equipment programs, Ladder logic, computer skills (email/word/excel/SAP) and pressure devices/DC VFD's. + Be responsible for installing repairing and maintaining the Instrument and Electrical equipment, as well as encompassing the plant switch-gear installations, electrical and pneumatic system across site using drawings, manuals, or blueprints. + Interpret electrical schematics, blueprints and computer logic to trouble shoot production problems and resolve them. + Perform process control, sensing and monitoring system calibrations, record keeping and communicate any alterations to existing instrument (control, or electrical systems) to ensure all site records are current and proper documentation is completed. + Recommend changes to existing instruments, controls, electrical systems, or equipment to improve reliability, accuracy, or further optimize processes. Suggest tools, equipment, or methods to improve the safety and timeliness of system repairs. + Maintain acceptable housekeeping standards in the work area. + Complete Root Cause Failure Analysis investigations + Operate forklifts and manlifts. **If you...** + Have a HS Diploma or GED + Work in a plant environment and lift 50lbs. + Can work at heights. + Can climb ladders and stairs (e.g., fixed ladder, vertical ladders). + Can work outside in various weather conditions. + Can work 8hr fixed shifts (days and on call after the apprenticeship). + Are willing to enroll in an academic program to launch a career in Manufacturing. **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. #belongat BASF **Privacy statement** BASF 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. **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.