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Eastman Asset Integrity Engineer II in Kingsport, Tennessee
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.
Responsibilities
The Asset Integrity Engineer serves as a key resource for the Eastman’s Asset Integrity (AI) program. In this role, you’ll assist with evaluating the status of the AI programs corporately and help drive key improvements. This role will also require extensive interface and partnership with global manufacturing sites.
Primary responsibilities include:
Assist with the development of Corporate Asset Integrity standards and procedures – collaborate with corporate subject matter experts (SMEs) for technical content
Serve as a resource/mentor for manufacturing sites with the development and implementation of asset integrity programs (inspection & testing programs, QA processes, fit for service assessments, etc.)
Support the development and standardization of metrics and dashboards to improve visibility to site leaders and stewards of AI programs
Provide AI stewardship to ensure local, federal, regulatory and Corporate standards compliance
Develop a general knowledge of applicable Asset Integrity related policies, regulations, and standards
Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Process Safety, and Engineering teams to provide technical support to identify and resolve issues related to Asset Integrity programs
Assist with the development of training and education of manufacturing site personnel on procedures, practices, and fundamental requirements of AI program
Develop an understanding of Eastman’s engineering and process safety processes (LOPA, MOC, CUI, etc.)
Participate in external benchmarking to understand industry best practices
Occasional travel to domestic and international manufacturing sites to assist with assessing the site asset integrity programs
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Materials preferred) from an accredited institution is required
Must have at least 3 years of Asset Integrity experience or mechanical integrity experience
Previous experience in a chemical or petrochemical manufacturing setting with broad understanding of operational needs and issues across the site highly preferred
Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred (not required)
General knowledge of chemical industry engineering techniques, codes, and standards related to Asset Integrity (API, ASME, IEC, NFPA)
Knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies (preferred)
Familiar with risk management and process safety concepts
Must have good interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and consultation skills. This position will interact with personnel at the manufacturing sites and in various support organizations
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
Ability to compile and analyze complex data
Willingness to expand technical expertise in Asset Integrity and develop in-depth knowledge of related industry codes & standards
Demonstrated ability to solve complex issues and work in partnership with Manufacturing and other stakeholders
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 powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
