Overview
On Site
Full Time
Skills
Sustainability
Innovation
Customer Engagement
Application Development
SAP MM
Research and Development
Process Engineering
SAP BASIS
IDS
Layout
3D Computer Graphics
Modeling
SAFE
Manufacturing
Chemical Engineering
Process Modeling
Heat Transfer
Process Control
API
Aspen
HTRI
Collaboration
Communication
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Decision-making
Management
Customer Focus
Law
Job Details
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 company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit ;br>
Role Profile
As a Relief Systems Engineer on the Process Engineering team within the Engineering Services Department, you will develop safe and efficient engineering solutions for overpressure / vacuum protection. You will partner with Process Safety to meet risk reduction targets, with Technology (R&D) to evaluate processes for innovative new products, with Operations to support existing chemical plants across the site, and with project teams for implementation. This role may serve as a process design engineer on occasion. This role is located in Longview, TX, and may support other locations upon request.
Responsibilities
Develop the relief systems process design for <$20MM projects during Pre-FEED (concept), FEED (definition), and Detailed Design phases for new/modified designs
Interface with multidiscipline Engineering project teams, Process Safety, R&D, Operations, and Maintenance organizations, and occasionally, on larger projects, interface with external engineering service providers
Estimate Relief Systems Process Engineering hours/schedule on projects, provide process status updates to the project team, and deliver on schedule
Provide the relief system process description and design basis
Evaluate potential overpressure and vacuum scenarios for piping and equipment, such as pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, vessels, reactors, and distillation columns
Design, model, document, and communicate requirements for pressure / vacuum relief devices and effluent handling systems, and work with suppliers
Conduct fluid flow piping hydraulic studies for process, utilities, and relief valve networks, including flares
Update P&IDs for changes to existing and new relief systems
Provide input to process engineers, process controls / interlocks / instrument design, plot plan / equipment layout, and 3D piping modeling
Participate in Process Hazard Analyses, LOPAs, and other safety reviews
Apply internal engineering standards to ensure safe design / operation and stay abreast of current technology trends and industry codes / standards
Conduct engineering studies and troubleshooting of existing processes and relief systems to support manufacturing engineers
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering
5+ years of experience in chemical, petrochemical or related industry in Engineering and/or Operations role
Strong technical Chemical Engineering skills
What Will Set You Apart
To be successful in this role, you will need these skills:
Note
Eastman will not accept applicants for this offered position who require visa sponsorship, including those whose status is F-1 visa OPT who subsequently would require ongoing visa sponsorship.
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 highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
Role Profile
As a Relief Systems Engineer on the Process Engineering team within the Engineering Services Department, you will develop safe and efficient engineering solutions for overpressure / vacuum protection. You will partner with Process Safety to meet risk reduction targets, with Technology (R&D) to evaluate processes for innovative new products, with Operations to support existing chemical plants across the site, and with project teams for implementation. This role may serve as a process design engineer on occasion. This role is located in Longview, TX, and may support other locations upon request.
Responsibilities
Develop the relief systems process design for <$20MM projects during Pre-FEED (concept), FEED (definition), and Detailed Design phases for new/modified designs
Interface with multidiscipline Engineering project teams, Process Safety, R&D, Operations, and Maintenance organizations, and occasionally, on larger projects, interface with external engineering service providers
Estimate Relief Systems Process Engineering hours/schedule on projects, provide process status updates to the project team, and deliver on schedule
Provide the relief system process description and design basis
Evaluate potential overpressure and vacuum scenarios for piping and equipment, such as pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, vessels, reactors, and distillation columns
Design, model, document, and communicate requirements for pressure / vacuum relief devices and effluent handling systems, and work with suppliers
Conduct fluid flow piping hydraulic studies for process, utilities, and relief valve networks, including flares
Update P&IDs for changes to existing and new relief systems
Provide input to process engineers, process controls / interlocks / instrument design, plot plan / equipment layout, and 3D piping modeling
Participate in Process Hazard Analyses, LOPAs, and other safety reviews
Apply internal engineering standards to ensure safe design / operation and stay abreast of current technology trends and industry codes / standards
Conduct engineering studies and troubleshooting of existing processes and relief systems to support manufacturing engineers
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering
5+ years of experience in chemical, petrochemical or related industry in Engineering and/or Operations role
Strong technical Chemical Engineering skills
What Will Set You Apart
- Process design and/or simulation experience
- Understanding of process equipment, fluid flow, heat transfer, reactions, relief systems, and general process control strategies
- Application of company or industry relief systems standards, practices and codes (e.g., API, NFPA, ASME)
- Software experience such as Superchems, ASPEN, HTRI, AFT Arrow / Fathom, Sinet
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
To be successful in this role, you will need these skills:
- Commitment to personnel and process safety and environmental awareness
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment with personnel from diverse backgrounds and to collaborate effectively
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills and good judgment
- High level of initiative and ability to self-manage work assignments
- Strong service orientation and customer focus
- Ability to represent the company with outside groups and companies
- Strong planning and organization skills
- Flexibility to be on-call occasionally during evenings and weekends
Note
Eastman will not accept applicants for this offered position who require visa sponsorship, including those whose status is F-1 visa OPT who subsequently would require ongoing visa sponsorship.
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 highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
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