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? .
Responsibilities The RBI (Risk-Based Inspection) Technologist – Process Specialist position in Worldwide Engineering & Construction (WWE&C) will provide support for Eastman Manufacturing Facilities. Key job functions include:
- Work directly with Manufacturing Area Process Experts and Process Safety to develop consequence of failure for vessels and piping based on operating conditions and chemicals.
- Identify process system boundaries based on supplied operating parameters and chemical composition.
- Identify chemical hazards (flammability, toxicity, health), risks, process conditions, contaminants, physical characteristics of process streams.
- Serve as liaison between Manufacturing Areas and Engineering/Inspection.
- Review vessel and piping history in available databases (Pressure Vessel Repository, GEAPM).
- Document risk ranking on vessels and piping. This data will be used to determine appropriate inspection intervals.
- Determine consequence of failure impact resulting from MOCs and SERs.
Qualifications - Operator Apprenticeship Program (OAP) with 7 years of Operations/Manufacturing experience or Associates Degree/College Diploma with 5 years of experience
- Competence in the MOC process, PHA studies, SAP, etc.
- Knowledge of P&IDs, HMBs/PFDs, and equipment drawings
- Familiarity with chemicals and industrial chemical process hazards
- Experience with using Microsoft Excel.
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, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
