Process Engineer

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 company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit .ResponsibilitiesThe Process Engineer is expected to spend time in the plant as well as the office, providing plant support and implementing projects driven by personal safety, process safety, environmental compliance, quality, reliability, growth and/or cost reduction.Responsibilities include:Troubleshoot operational issues; interface with operations and maintenance personnel as problems are addressedDevelop and execute $25K to $6 million capital projects (includes developing scope, conducting project safety reviews, generating cost estimates, serving as project manager when funds are approved, etc). Develop all conceptual design, basic engineering and process-related input for detailed engineering deliverables. Interface with contract project engineering personnel. Projects may address process safety improvement or improvements to process, utilities and/or plant infrastructure.Lead and participate in process hazard reviews, PHA revalidation and LOPA analysisExecute and close PHA and LOPA recommendationsIdentify productivity improvement projects by analysing production data, performing process heat and material balances, modeling and simulating the process, pinch analyses and other quantification methodsPropose production tests to collect data for productivity improvement projects. Evaluate the results of production tests. Utilize design of experiment methodology where applicable.Monitor and continually optimize process operation; provide guidance to operations personnel to ensure that key energy consumption, yield, selectivity and production targets are met.Generate Management of Change (MOC) documents to address plant needs; complete engineering aspects of MOC documentationFollow new technology developments and evaluate opportunities to implement in existing unitsCooperate with new business development activities to estimate capital expenditure needs for implementing business growth plansParticipate in plant safety audits and routine safety improvement activitiesQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering required5+ years’ experience in chemical/petrochemical industry or related industry, in either Engineering or Operations roleCommitment to high level of safety and environmental awarenessCompetencies: Self-starter with a focus on resultsStrong collaboration skillsStrong process understanding and troubleshooting skillsKnowledge of heat exchanger design, simulation and rating is a plusRelief device sizing, specification and selection are a plusStrong background in computer applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point, ASPEN+ modeling software. Working knowledge of SAP. Experience with Vision a plus.Exhibit good leadership attitudes and behaviorsExcellent written, listening, and verbal communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationship with Operations and Maintenance employeesFlexibility to occasionally work extended hours during weekdays; willing and able to respond to call outs in evenings, weekends and holidays on a non-routine basis.Have a working knowledge of HAZOP and LOPA methodology. Trained facilitator credentials are a plus.NoteEastman will not accept applicants for this offered position who require visa sponsorship, including those whose status is F-1 visa OPT who subsequently would require ongoing visa sponsorship.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 highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.