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As a Process Analyzer Engineer within the Engineering Services Department, you will play a critical role in providing engineering, technical, and project support for process analyzers, sample systems, and on-line analytical services to our plant operations, maintenance, and project teams. Your focus will be on the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of process analyzer systems at our Longview, Texas site, with special emphasis on process gas chromatographs, process safety analyzers, and environmental monitoring, while also offering support to other locations as needed.

• Deliver expert process analyzer engineering support in a chemical manufacturing environment, primarily for the Texas site, with the flexibility to assist other sites as required
• Identify and implement opportunities for improved process analyzers, sample systems, and on-line analytical services with a focus on quality, cost and reliability
• Maintain technical expertise in assigned functional areas of process analyzers and sample systems, including process gas chromatographs, process safety analyzers and environmental monitoring
• Provide engineering design, equipment specifications and scope definition to support procurement and construction activities for capital and maintenance projects
• Develop forecast cost and schedule estimates for capital and maintenance projects involving process analyzers and sample systems
• Lead and participate on standards teams to develop and maintain analyzer and sample system standards and practices, aligning with PIP and other applicable industry standards 
• Interpret codes and standards related to functional areas of expertise and ensure their application across site projects
• Provide training to operating departments and Analyzer Mechanics related to assigned functional areas
• Stay updated on emerging analyzer technologies and industry best practices by attending user symposiums, engaging with vendors, participating in training sessions and reviewing relevant literature
• Serve as an active contributor to the TXO Process Analyzer Team (TX PAT) and the Eastman Corporate Process Analyzer Collaboration Team (PACT) to drive alignment between Engineering, Maintenance and Operations
• Collaborate with E&I team members on continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing analyzer engineering processes and standards
• Offer on-call analyzer engineering support for plant maintenance and operations, ensuring timely resolutions to issues that arise
• Provide maintenance troubleshooting support for more complex on-line analyzer issues
• Execute all responsibilities with a strong emphasis on safety in both work practices and design considerations
• Foster teamwork and prioritize customer satisfaction in all interactions
• Support the Management of Change process
• Prioritize work assignments based on safety, environmental considerations, regulatory compliance and economic impact to Eastman

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering required
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in analytical lab or with process analyzer and sample system design and/or maintenance required
• Competency in process controls and instrumentation
• Basic understanding of process analysis
• Familiarity with analytical equipment design and application
• Familiarity with sample system design and application
• General Engineering and Project Management Skills, including:
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with personnel from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to effectively handle a large volume of important or urgent issues in a timely manner
• Ability to effectively self-manage a very demanding workload
• Ability to effectively represent Eastman's interests with outside groups, companies, and agencies
• High level of initiative and collaboration
• Service-oriented and customer-focused
• Strong commitment to personnel and process safety
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good team leadership skills
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making skills, planning and organizing, and judgement

Preferred

• Analytical or physical chemistry degree (BS through PhD)
• 5+ years of professional experience
• Experience with process gas chromatographs, process safety analyzers and environmental monitoring systems
• In-depth experience with sample system design and maintenance improvements, including all aspects of delivering a representative sample to a process analyzer
• Familiarity with PIP and other industry standards applicable to process analyzers and sample systems
• Experience leading or contributing to analyzer standards, procedures, and engineering practices
• Experience interfacing with analyzer networks and data systems
• Demonstrated technical leadership in a site or corporate setting

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.