Advanced Chemical Engineer I

Job Requisition ID: 52687

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Description

Eastman has a need for a Process Improvement Engineer in South Coal Gasification. This position will focus on, though is not limited to the rectisol portion of the gasification process. The ideal candidate should have experience and in-depth knowledge in process improvement, manufacturing technical service, capital project work, change management and asset integrity work. Candidates should be able to communicate effectively and function in an innovative, fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment. This position will report through Eastman’s Chemical Development Division and support the Chemicals and Acetate Manufacturing Division (CAMD) located in Kingsport, TN.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects for the department including scope development, study, management of change, cost estimation, capital approval, detailed design, construction, training, and final controls.
• Aid in preparation for 2026 shut down.
• Ownership and execution of PHA and LOPA action items.
• Identify and implement cost savings and improvement projects, capturing them through Service Now.
• Periodic on-call responsibility for the department and assist in troubleshooting upsets in normal operations
• Provide timely communications to management and project stakeholders by communicating project needs, value, priorities, and decisions to ensure project success.
• Work closely with Manufacturing and Development Personnel to assist the manufacturing unit in achieving their safety, production, reliability, and maintenance objectives.
• Stay abreast of daily operations and provide advice and technical expertise to operations
• Mentor and onboard less experienced process improvement engineers on company-based systems.
  
  

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering discipline required.
• 5 years work experience in process improvement and manufacturing technical service, preferred.
• Ability to remain in Gasification for 3-5 years, preferred.
• Capabilities in PI Vision for process monitoring and the ability to quickly co-utilize company specific software, preferred.
• Comfortable challenging peers and supervision to develop creative solutions.
• Works with a low level of guidance and direction.
• Commitment to high level of safety and environmental awareness, including knowledge of and commitment to process safety.
• Proven ability to engage well with operators, peers, and management.
  
  

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.

Nearest Major Market: Asheville

Nearest Secondary Market: Knoxville

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