Job Description
Role Overview
Eastman Kodak Company is looking for a Chemical Process Engineer to support our Kodak Advanced Materials and Chemicals Division in Rochester, NY. We are seeking an individual to become an equipment / process expert in support of batch chemical manufacturing areas that include specialty organic chemicals, polymers, inks and dispersions, as well as continuous solvent recovery (distillation) operations.
Responsibilities: • Become process and equipment expert in specific areas of specialty chemicals manufacturing.
• Provide technical support for operations, product chemists, EHS, and maintenance.
• Work closely with maintenance staff to identify and develop equipment reliability improvements.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process problems to identify root cause, then provide recommendations and implement preventative measures.
• Implement process and equipment upgrades for continuous improvement efforts and to support new business initiatives.
• Capital upgrade project responsibilities including investigation, definition, business case development, process design, implementation, construction support, commissioning, and training.
• Understand health, safety and environmental regulations and apply equipment to assure personnel and plant safety.
• Participation in process safety reviews.
• Implement process improvements that will increase the ability to meet customer requirements, including safe and reliable operations, and improve competitiveness using Six Sigma methodology as applicable.
Required Skills/Experience: • Bachelor of Science Degree or Master's in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing environment preferred.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to interact with teams that include operators, mechanics, chemists, management and other engineers.
• Able to work independently.
• Willingness to learn and to work hands on as needed.
• Able to lead and participate in project teams.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including MS Office.
• Understanding of chemical process controls.
EOE Policy Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Estimated Salary : $75,000 - $84,000
Experience Level: 0-5 Years
Requisition ID: 1585
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