Eastman Chemical - Longview, TX
posted 3 months ago
About the position
Mechanical Engineers in the TXO Engineering & Services Department at Eastman perform work in one or several of a wide variety of specific areas. This role involves performing mechanical discipline engineering on capital projects and engineered work orders, as well as completing engineering studies aimed at improving the efficiency or reliability of plant facilities or operations. Engineers in this position provide essential technical support to operating and maintenance departments to ensure the smooth operation of ongoing plant activities. They lead project teams to complete large studies, troubleshoot complex problems, or execute large complex repair projects. Additionally, they perform reliability studies on specific plant equipment or larger systems to identify and recommend projects that enhance reliability and reduce conversion costs. Individuals in this role utilize a broad range of mechanical engineering skills and project management skills. They work closely with colleagues in Engineering, Maintenance, Construction, Research & Development, and Operations to assist in achieving manufacturing, reliability, maintenance, and construction objectives. The position requires a strong commitment to personnel and process safety, ensuring that all engineering practices align with safety standards and regulations. Engineers are also expected to assist in the installation, check out, and start-up of new or modified processes and equipment, as well as develop and champion the implementation of new technology.
Responsibilities
- Provide discipline engineering for capital projects or engineered work orders
- Complete engineering studies to improve reliability of plant facilities or operations
- Provide specific technical expertise to develop or maintain engineering standards
- Provide reliability and maintenance input to capital project design
- Provide technical support to operating and maintenance departments to support ongoing plant operations
- Collect and analyze data to identify projects to improve plant reliability and reduce conversion cost
- Lead project teams to complete studies, troubleshoot complex problems or execute large complex repair projects
- Perform reliability studies on specific plant equipment or larger systems to identify and recommend projects to improve reliability and reduce conversion costs
- Assist in the installation, check out, and start-up of new or modified processes and equipment
- Develop and champion the implementation of new technology
Requirements
- Bachelor (BS) or Master's (MS) degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university is required
- Strong mechanical engineering expertise
- Broad range of mechanical engineering knowledge
- Strong commitment to personnel and process safety
- Less than 2 years of post-graduate experience is preferred
