Mass Transfer Subject Matter Expert; SME

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultation in mass transfer, resolving highly complex technical issues.
• Conduct advanced troubleshooting and analysis in distillation, extraction, and related mass transfer areas.
• Design, develop, implement, and evaluate technical mass transfer solutions to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Recommend improvements to designs and procedures to enhance quality and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineers, management, operations personnel, and business stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met and solutions align with organizational goals.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and methodologies to maintain expertise and improve engineering design practices.
• Participate in distillation inspections, including on-site inspection of distillation internals at fabricator shops, inspection of internals both internal and external to vessels including confined space entries.
• Review and approve mass transfer designs developed by junior engineers.
• Provide training and mentoring to junior engineers and provide guidance on technical challenges.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's, Master's degree, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, emphasis on mass transfer preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Extensive experience in mass transfer, with proven ability to handle complex projects and provide expert-level solutions.
• Years of experience:
  At least 5 years with extensive mass transfer experience (Min 5 years).
• Desired Skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate complex issues and propose effective solutions.
  • Proficiency with engineering software (including Aspen Plus and vendor mass transfer software), tools, and methodologies relevant to process design and mass transfer.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with teams and stakeholders.

• Primarily onsite position in Kingsport, TN. Work from home flexibility on Fridays as business conditions permit.
• Typically a mix of office and field settings, with occasional travel for visits to other Eastman sites, vessel/distillation internals fabricators, conferences, and training opportunities.
• On call availability at times to meet operational critical needs.
• May participate in quality assurance, energy reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.