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Eastman DCS Engineer in Longview, Texas
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
As a DCS Engineer within the Engineering Services Department, you will play a critical role in providing engineering, platform, and process control support to our plant operations, maintenance, and project teams. Your focus will be on the management and optimization of our Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) at our Longview, Texas site, while also offering support to other locations as needed.
Responsibilities:
DCS Engineering and Support
Deliver expert DCS engineering support in a chemical manufacturing environment
Conduct DCS configuration and checkout activities to facilitate capital project execution
Provide detailed DCS equipment specifications to support procurement and construction activities related to ongoing projects
Offer on-call DCS support for plant maintenance and operations, ensuring timely resolutions to issues that arise
Execute all responsibilities with a strong emphasis on safety in both work practices and design considerations
Control Strategies and Process Optimization
Implement advanced control strategies aimed at optimizing process stability and output, including conducting loop analysis and tuning, developing feedforward control systems, automating startup and shutdown sequences, compensating for dead time and managing alarms
Coordinate software and hardware upgrades for production plants
Prioritize work assignments based on safety, environmental considerations, regulatory compliance and economic impact to Eastman
Industrial Communication Systems
Design and support industrial communication systems, focusing on networking and system interconnectivity, with a primary emphasis on Modbus, alongside other communication protocols
Evaluate and test new products through Beta Testing, collaborating closely with vendors to ensure quality and performance
Training, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement
Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for engineers, technicians and operators to enhance operational competence
Collaborate with DCS team members on continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on enhancing DCS standards and processes
Stay updated on emerging control technologies and industry best practices by attending user symposiums, engaging with vendors, participating in training sessions and reviewing relevant literature
Foster teamwork and prioritize customer satisfaction in all interactions
Support the Management of Change process
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or Chemical Engineering required
Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in Distributed Control Systems (DCS) required
What will make you stand out:
Proficiency in programming languages such as ladder logic, Function Block Diagram (FBD) and/or Structured Text
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols
Experience in HMI development
Experience with Emerson’s DeltaV system
PLC experience, preferably with Rockwell and/or Siemens systems
SIS experience
To be successful in this role, you will need these skills:
Ability to work effectively in a team environment with personnel from diverse backgrounds
Ability to handle a large volume of important or urgent issues in a timely manner
Ability to self-manage a demanding workload effectively
Ability to represent the company's interests with outside groups, companies and agencies
High level of initiative and ability to effectively collaborate
Strong service orientation and customer focus
Unwavering commitment to personnel and process safety
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Good team leadership skills
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Good judgment
Strong planning and organizing skills
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.
Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.