Project Engineer - Capital Projects & Execution

Eastman Chemical Company; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport, Tennessee, seeks a Project Engineer to lead capital projects from concept through start-up, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and operability.

You will coordinate with operations, technology, procurement, and EPCOM, develop project plans, monitor progress with project controls, and drive safe, value-adding execution, with travel up to 25% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• 4 years' experience in EPC/Capital projects or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills; strong leadership required.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of capital projects and studies, ensuring schedules and budgets are met.
• Direct development of engineering documents and coordinate with EPCOM.
• Collaborate with Project Controls to track progress and report deviations.
• Develop and implement project execution strategies with stakeholders and contractors.
• Plan annual capital budgets and drive value through continuous improvement.
• Identify and mitigate project risks to meet objectives.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Team leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport, Tennessee, seeks a Project Engineer to lead capital projects from concept through start-up, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and operability.

You will coordinate with operations, technology, procurement, and EPCOM, develop project plans, monitor progress with project controls, and drive safe, value-adding execution, with travel up to 25% as needed.