Senior Associate Process Safety Engineer (Part-Time)

Eastman Chemical • Kingsport, TN

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About The Position

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 company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com. Responsibilities The Associate Process Safety Engineer assists with the continual improvement of Eastman's Process Safety Management System (PSMS) as defined in the Corporate Process Safety Policy, which is based on the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS)'s 20 Element model for Risk Based Process Safety. This role supports all Eastman sites. This is a part-time position that will work 24 hours per week. The focus of this role is to assist in two main areas of the 20 Element model: Build the areas of PSM Auditing and Risk Evaluation. Assist in selected areas of PSM auditing while mentoring others on the methodology and providing mentorship Serve as a thought leader on an overall cost competitiveness effort within the Risk Evaluation Space Build in the Incident Investigation Space. Participate and/or lead high level incident investigations with the goal to mentor less experienced investigators to sharpen their skills and prepare them for taking on lead investigator roles in future investigations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required
• 15+ years of experience required in the areas of Process Safety Management required, including the following specific experience:
• Lead Investigator on significant incidents
• At least 5 years experience with PSM auditing
• Advanced Investigator Qualification
• Familiarity with corporate Process Safety SOPs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist in selected areas of PSM auditing while mentoring others on the methodology and providing mentorship
• Serve as a thought leader on an overall cost competitiveness effort within the Risk Evaluation Space
• Participate and/or lead high level incident investigations with the goal to mentor less experienced investigators to sharpen their skills and prepare them for taking on lead investigator roles in future investigations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees