Project 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 and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit  www.eastman.com .

Role Profile

The Project Engineer is responsible for providing Project Management & Engineering technical support during the design, construction and documentation phases of capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Implement projects as a project manager while providing mechanical engineering expertise for small to mid-size capital and non-capital projects using Eastman World Class Project Management process
• Define scope and alternatives for capital projects and provide engineering support from feasibility, front end engineering, construction, and project start up
• Design, specify, install and troubleshoot process modifications and equipment for projects
• Lead cross functional teams comprised of Eastman and Outside Contracted engineers while being able to work individually
• Provide CMR (contractor management representative) support to assure oversight of job execution
• Provide day-to-day technical support to manufacturing operations, trouble-shoot upset situations and support maintenance shutdowns
• Investigate, recommend and implement new technology for continuous improvements
• Provide technical support via on-call support
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 7 years related Project Engineering experience
• Knowledge of Project Management processes
• Demonstrated Leadership Skills in managing cross functional project teams
• Ability to manage multiply projects at once
• Good communication, technical, and organizational skills
• High degree of initiative to drive projects through from feasibility to startup
• Ability to contribute individually and in a team environment
• Management of Change experience
• Process Safety Management experience, is a plus
  
  

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.