BASF welcomes process and instrument technology interns to Geismar

GEISMAR, LA, June 30, 2021 – BASF recently welcomed process technology (PTEC) and instrument technology interns to its Geismar, Louisiana site. Ten PTEC and instrument technology interns will spend two months gaining experience in the manufacturing industry.

“We are dedicated to building our pipeline of top talent from our local communities, and bringing together the best and brightest talent from diverse backgrounds,” said Jerry Lebold, Senior Vice President and General Manager of BASF’s Geismar site “Recruiting local female talent is also key to our continuing efforts to increase women in manufacturing.”

PTEC and instrument technology interns are chosen from local community and technical colleges. During their time at BASF, interns follow the schedule of the full-time operators and instrument technicians, which includes 12-hour rotating shifts for PTEC interns. They also work together with mentors on projects in their chosen field, volunteer in the community alongside BASF employees, build soft skills such as effective interviewing and presenting, attend panel discussions on current industry topics, and keep a daily journal to document their experiences at BASF.

These students are currently participating in BASF’s PTEC internship program:

• Brandi Bardell, Reserve – River Parishes Community College
• Mason Cazenave, Vacherie – River Parishes Community College
• Alyssa Franklin, Denham Springs – ITI Technical College
• Jeremy Lewis, Baton Rouge – Remington College
• Christian Szabo, Terrytown – ITI Technical College
• Brantly Thompson, Walker – ITI Technical College

These students are currently participating in BASF’s instrument tech internship program:

• Gregory Britten, Baton Rouge – ITI Technical College
• Shane Mayeaux, New Orleans – River Parishes Community College
• Collin Parent, Prairieville – River Parishes Community College
• Anna Peck, Denham Springs – ITI Technical College

After the program is complete, the interns are considered for full-time employment as BASF has openings for operators and instrument technicians.

For more information about BASF in Louisiana, visit www.basf.us/la.

About BASF

BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has approximately 17,000 employees in North America and had sales of $18.7 billion in 2020. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.com/us.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. More than 110,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio is organized into six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €59 billion in 2020. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the U.S. Further information at www.basf.com.