Eastman Chemical

Production Engineer


PayCompetitive
LocationNewport/Wales
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 51040

      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 .

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      The Position

      The successful candidate will support the Newport site Production units and will report to the Project Team Manager.

      The Person

      The ideal candidate will:

      • Be flexible in their approach
      • Have the ability to plan short and long-term work effectively
      • Possess excellent communication skills
      • Be degree qualified, ideally Chemical Engineering.

      The Role

      The role is varied and no two days tend to be the same. Typical tasks will include:

      • Plant modifications and improvements, including Management of Change
      • Driving, supporting and monitoring safety improvement programs
      • Daily and monthly monitoring of production and quality performance
      • Writing and updating operating instructions
      • Process control and optimisation
      • Close working with the production department and other site groups
      • Functional safety testing and involvement in shutdowns
      • Troubleshooting and use of techniques such as root cause analysis (RCA)
      • Minor project design and plant commissioning
      • RM and Energy monitoring, identification and implementation of improvements
      • Participation in improvement teams such as 6 Sigma
      • Cost reduction initiatives
      • Leading safety reviews, risk assessments, participating in PHRs, LOPAs
      • Process alarm management
      • Incident reporting and investigation
      • Communication with offsite agencies such as the HSE and NRW
      • Routine use of SAP.

      What We Offer

      • Competitive salary
      • Contributory pension up to 9% employer’s contributions
      • Annual performance bonus plan
      • Free private medical insurance and discounted rates for dependents
      • Life Insurance
      • Group Income Protection
      • Employee Assistance Programme
      • Employee Team Recognition monetary awards
      • Cycle to work scheme
      • On-site gymnasium
      • Excellent working environment
      • Free car parking.

      Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day

  • About the company

      Eastman Chemical Company is an American company primarily involved in the chemical industry.