Process Engineer

Eastman; Milton (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastman in Milton, Florida, is seeking a Process Engineer with 5+ years in chemical/petrochemical operations to support plant and office activities, safety and reliability initiatives. You'll lead capital projects from $25K to $6M, perform PHA/LOPA analyses, optimize energy and yield, and prepare MOC documents while collaborating with Operations and Maintenance teams.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering and demonstrate a strong safety mindset; visa sponsorship is not

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 5+ years’ experience in chemical/petrochemical industry or related industry, in either Engineering or Operations role
• Commitment to high level of safety and environmental awareness

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot operational issues; interface with operations and maintenance personnel as problems are addressed
• Develop and execute $25K to $6 million capital projects; develop scope, estimates, and serve as project manager when funded
• Lead and participate in process hazard reviews, PHA revalidation and LOPA analysis
• Execute and close PHA and LOPA recommendations
• Identify productivity improvement projects by analyzing production data and performing process modeling
• Propose production tests to collect data and evaluate results using DOE where applicable
• Monitor and optimize process operation to meet energy, yield, and production targets
• Generate MOC documents addressing plant needs; complete engineering aspects of MOC documentation
• Follow new technology developments and evaluate opportunity to implement in existing units
• Cooperate with new business development to estimate capex for growth plans
• Participate in plant safety audits and routine safety improvement activities

Skills

Process troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Leadership

Heat exchanger design

SAP

ASPEN+ modeling

LOPA / HAZOP

Data analysis

MOC documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

ASPEN+

Vision

Excel

Job description

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 www.eastman.com.

Responsibilities

The 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 addressed
• Develop 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 analysis
• Execute and close PHA and LOPA recommendations
• Identify productivity improvement projects by analysing production data, performing process heat and material balances, modeling and simulating the process, pinch analyses and other quantification methods
• Propose 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 documentation
• Follow new technology developments and evaluate opportunities to implement in existing units
• Cooperate with new business development activities to estimate capital expenditure needs for implementing business growth plans
• Participate in plant safety audits and routine safety improvement activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering required
• 5+ years’ experience in chemical/petrochemical industry or related industry, in either Engineering or Operations role
• Commitment to high level of safety and environmental awareness

Competencies:

• Self-starter with a focus on results
• Strong collaboration skills
• Strong process understanding and troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of heat exchanger design, simulation and rating is a plus
• Relief device sizing, specification and selection are a plus
• Strong 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 behaviors
• Excellent written, listening, and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationship with Operations and Maintenance employees
• Flexibility 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.

Note

Eastman 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.