Basf India Ltd.

You can find Basf India Ltd. out on the Surthkal Bajpe Road. It’s a long stretch of road and we’re set up there where there’s enough space for everything we do. The commute out here can be a bit of a trek depending on where you live, but once you’re here, it’s a focused environment. We have the plant and the offices all in one general area. It’s quite industrial. You hear the sounds of the road and the internal operations all day long. The weather around here can be quite something, especially during the monsoon months when the rain really pours down on the roof. We’ve got a lot of safety rules we have to follow, which is good because things can get complicated. Most of the staff has been here for a good while, so there’s a sense of knowing what to expect every morning. We have our tea breaks together and talk about whatever is going on. It’s a large site, so you end up doing a lot of walking from one end to the other. Even though the company is big, our daily reality is just about hitting our targets and making sure everything runs smoothly. We don't spend much time on fancy talk. We just focus on the chemicals and the processes that keep the place going. It’s a steady job for a lot of us here.