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Job Description
- Req#: 51040
- 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.
- 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.
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:
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
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.