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.

As a Capital Project Engineering Lead in Process Engineering, your primary objective is to ensure the successful delivery of large-scale projects focused on process improvement, facility expansion, or equipment upgrades. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, coordinate project activities, and closely monitor progress. You will be responsible for managing resources, mitigating risks, and aligning project execution with business objectives. By fostering effective communication and collaboration among team members, stakeholders, and external partners, you will drive successful project outcomes. Your responsibilities will include overseeing all aspects of leading Front-end Loading (FEL) projects, such as conducting feasibility studies, estimating costs, allocating resources, assessing risks, and creating project schedules. Throughout the project lifecycle, you will diligently monitor progress, identify potential issues or bottlenecks, and implement necessary corrective actions. 

**This role offers a great development opportunity for those looking to advance in their careers, particularly those interested in exploring transitioning from more technical roles into project management.**

In this role you will:
 
•    Translate business objectives into executable scope of design
•    Lead teams of peers using project management skills to convert concepts to commercial scale plant design via FEL 2 Engineering Feasibility Studies and FEL 3A Technical Definition Efforts (TDEs)
•    Manage projects sized $3M to $500M with teams of 5-80 members with multi-functional and multi-national contributors
•    Complete economic analyses and sensitivity studies
•    Communicate project progress through reports and presentations to stakeholders across the corporation.
•    Embrace a continuous improvement mentality regarding project execution and work processes.
•    Act as a self-starter and self-motivator, troubleshooting and solving problems independently while seeking advice with minimal guidance.
•    Demonstrate a willingness and desire to function in a team setting, exhibiting behaviors that support overall company goals and objectives.
•    Actively participate in improvement teams, projects, and safety programs, adhering to and upholding Eastman Team principles.
 

 
 
•    B.S. in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
•    Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience
•    Strong background in team leadership and project management
•    Possess ability to influence without authority
•    Experience working on capital projects
•    Possess excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
•    Able to accept and provide constructive feedback
•    Demonstrated commitment to safety

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.