Process Analyzer Engineer

Job Description

Process Analyzer Engineers in the Engineering & Services Department provide process analyzer engineering technical support for plant operating and maintenance departments.  The engineers also provide process analyzer engineering support for capital projects including (1) definition of the process analyzer and sample system scope of project, (2) input to estimates, design and specification of equipment, and (3) other needed capital project services.  Individuals in this role maintain expertise in assigned functional areas of process analyzers and sample systems.  The engineer also maintains corporate and site standards related to assigned functional areas, aligning these with PIP and other industry standards as applicable.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide process analyzer engineering technical support, primarily for the Longview site, but for other sites as requested.
• Identify opportunities for improved process analyzers, sample systems, and on-line analytical services (e.g., quality, cost, reliability). 
• Maintain technical expertise in assigned functional areas of process analyzers and sample systems.
• Provide training to operating departments and Analyzer Mechanics related to assigned functional areas.
• Provide forecast cost and schedule estimates for capital and maintenance projects.
• Determine scope of work for process analyzer and sample system portion of projects.
• Provide engineering design and specifications to support procurement and construction activities for projects.
• Lead and/or participate on standards teams to develop standards and practices to be used for Eastman capital and maintenance projects.
• Interpret codes and standards related to functional areas of expertise. 
• Participate with E&I team members on improvement projects related to E&I processes.
• Provide on-call E&I support for plant operations.   
• Perform above duties with attention to safety in both work practices and design. 
• Perform above duties with a focus on team work and customer satisfaction.
• Prioritize work assignments based on the safety, environmental, regulatory, and economic value to Eastman.

Job Qualifications/Skills

•  Process Analyzer Engineering and Project Management Skills, including:

Sample System Design and Maintenance Improvements, including all aspects delivering a representative sample to a process analyzer.

Process Analyzer Applications and Maintenance Improvements, with special emphasis on process gas chromatographs, process safety analyzers, and environmental monitoring.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with personnel from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to effectively handle a large volume of important or urgent issues in a timely manner.
• Ability to effectively self-manage a very demanding workload.
• Ability to effectively represent Eastman interest with outside groups, companies, and agencies. 
• Very high level of initiative.
• Very service oriented and customer focused.
• Strong commitment to personnel and process safety.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good team leadership skills
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Good judgment.
• Good planning and organizing skills.

Bachelor (BS) or Master's (MS) degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent science discipline from an accredited university is required.

A minimum of five years experience in process analyzer and sample system design / maintenance in the petrochemical industry or petroleum refinery industry is required.

Eastman Chemical Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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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.