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 14,500 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2022 revenues of approximately $10.6 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit  www.eastman.com .

　　Responsibilities

　　This position is in the Process Engineering group within the Capital Program Department at the Longview, Texas site. The process design engineer works with Operations and Manufacturing engineers, capital project engineers and research and development engineers in two primary areas: development of conceptual and definitive process designs for capital projects and support of on-going plant operations.

　　Primary responsibilities include:

　　Process simulation and HMB development for existing and new production facilities

　　Evaluation of existing processes and equipment

　　Design of new and modified equipment (distillation towers, heat exchangers and other fixed equipment)

　　Development of Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) defining for new and existing production facilities

　　Participation in safety reviews of existing and proposed process facilities

　　The Process Design Engineer will be responsible for leading the front-end engineering (FEL) phase of capital projects, which will frequently involve coordination of efforts from various organizations and discipline engineers. The primary objectives of the process design engineer are development of safe, efficient, cost-effective designs and solutions which meet business objectives.

　　Specific job duties include, but are not limited to the following:

　　Lead process design efforts during the FEL phase on capital projects for the Longview plant site and on occasion, other worldwide Eastman facilities

　　Participate in Process Hazard Analyses and offer recommendations to ensure safe, efficient designs and operations

　　Develop or modify Heat and Material Balances and Flow Diagrams utilizing Aspen and other process simulation and design software for new and modified designs

　　Develop process designs for process equipment including heat exchangers, reactors of various configurations and types and distillation columns and specifications of pumps and piping

　　Work with equipment suppliers to design specialty components of process equipment such as mixers and column trays and packing

　　Conduct fluid flow hydraulic studies

　　Coordinate inputs from various groups to develop P&IDs for process changes or new facilities

　　Prepare process scope of work for use in development of cost estimates

　　Conduct engineering studies and troubleshooting of processes and unit operations to support Operations and Manufacturing

　　Qualifications

　　Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering from accredited institution is required

　　Must have previous professional chemical engineering experience (5+ years preferred); at least two 2 years in a process design position preferred

　　Strong general chemical engineering skills with experience in capital project development

　　Experience as a lead process engineer on capital projects is preferred

　　Solid understanding of relief systems, pressure vessels, process piping and general process control strategies

　　Excellent communication, collaboration and coordination skills

　　Must be dedicated to safety in design as highest priority

　　Excellent design creativity and problem-solving skills to analyze process data, understand equipment operations and determine root causes of failures

　　Experience with the following software considered a plus: ASPEN, FRI, HTRI, AFT Arrow, AFT Fathom, Excel

　　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, veteran status or any other characteristics protected 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.