Process Engineer

Role Overview

We are looking for a Chemical Process Engineer to join our Advanced Materials & Chemicals team in Rochester, NY. We are seeking an individual to become an equipment / process expert in support of batch chemical manufacturing areas that include specialty organic chemicals, polymers, inks and dispersions, as well as continuous solvent recovery (distillation) operations. All facilities are located within Eastman Business Park.

Key Responsibilities to include :

• Become process and equipment expert in specific area(s) of specialty chemicals manufacturing.
• Provide technical support for operations, product chemists, EHS, and maintenance.
• Work closely with maintenance staff to identify and develop equipment reliability improvements.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process problems to identify root cause, then provide recommendations and implement preventive measures.
• Implement process and equipment upgrades for continuous improvement efforts and to support new business initiatives.
• Capital upgrade project responsibilities including investigation, definition, business case development, process design, implementation, construction support, commissioning, and training.
• Understand health, safety and environmental regulations and apply to equipment to assure personnel and plant safety. Participation in process safety reviews.
• Implement process improvements that will increase the ability to meet customer requirements, including safe and reliable operations, and improve competitiveness using Six Sigma methodology as applicable.

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Education Requirements :

EOE Policy Statement :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Estimated Salary : $75,000 - $84,000

Experience Level : 0-5 Years

Requisition ID : 1344