Utilities Process Improvement Engineer: Safety & Efficiency

Eastman Industrial Supply, Inc.; Kingsport (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport, TN is seeking an experienced Process Improvement engineer in the Chemicals Development Division. You will partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineers and other support staff to identify and implement improvements to safety, yield, cost, and reliability across the distribution services and coal handling areas.

The role emphasizes leadership, with responsibilities in developing management systems, collaborating across functions, and driving capital

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS or MS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in a chemical manufacturing plant.
• Strong written and oral communications.
• Data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Planning and organization skills.
• Ability to execute projects as part of a team, as a team leader or independently.
• Health, safety and environmental considerations addressed.
• Ability to analyze technical possibilities for solving process problems.
• Ability to analyze and document the economic value of proposed process solutions.
• Ability to manage a project portfolio based on economic and business inputs.
• Ability to integrate across multiple manufacturing areas.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety leadership by identifying hazards and partnering with operations.
• Model process improvement best practices and cost-saving projects.
• Develop and implement projects to increase capacity and yield while reducing costs.
• Provide timely manufacturing support to resolve production problems.
• Collaborate with technology, manufacturing, and engineering teams to drive improvements.
• Communicate project needs and decisions to management and stakeholders.
• Represent division for capital projects.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Team leadership

HSE awareness

Process optimization

Cross-functional

Economic value

Multi-site integration

Education

Bachelor or Master in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Job description

Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport, TN is seeking an experienced Process Improvement engineer in the Chemicals Development Division. You will partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineers and other support staff to identify and implement improvements to safety, yield, cost, and reliability across the distribution services and coal handling areas.

The role emphasizes leadership, with responsibilities in developing management systems, collaborating across functions, and driving capital