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 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA.For more information, visit .
Responsibilities:
The Asset Integrity Engineer serves as a key resource for Eastman's Asset Integrity Management program. In this role, you'll assist with evaluating the status of programs corporately and help drive key improvements. This role will also require interface and partnership with global manufacturing sites. Assist with the implementation of Corporate Asset Integrity (AI) standards and procedures. Serve as a resource/mentor for manufacturing sites with the development and implementation of asset integrity programs (inspection & testing programs, recommendation management, deferrals, etc.)Support TNO Asset Integrity inspection teams and TNO Asset Integrity Governance Council with continuous improvement opportunities to enable zero overdue inspections and recommendations. Provide AI stewardship to ensure compliance with local, federal, regulatory and Corporate standards Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Process Safety, and Engineering teams to provide technical support to identify and resolve issues related to Asset Integrity programs Develop a general knowledge of applicable Asset Integrity related policies, regulations, and industry standards Support the development and standardization of metrics and dashboards to improve visibility to site leaders and stewards of AI programs Assist with the development of training and education of manufacturing site personnel on procedures, practices, and fundamental requirements of an AI program Develop an understanding of Eastman's engineering and process safety processes (LOPA, MOC, EBI, etc.)Perform data mining and analysis, partnering with Corporate reliability resources as appropriate Participate in external benchmarking to understand industry best practices Occasional travel to domestic and international manufacturing sites to assist with site asset integrity programs
Qualifications:- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Materials preferred) from an accredited institution is required
- At least 2 years of Asset Integrity experience preferred
- Previous experience in a chemical or petrochemical manufacturing setting with broad understanding of operational needs and issues across the site highly preferred
- Experience with mechanical integrity programs highly preferred
- Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred (not required)
- General knowledge of chemical industry engineering techniques, codes, and standards related to Asset Integrity (preferred)
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance and non-destructive examination technologies (preferred)
- Familiar with risk management and process safety concepts
- Must have good interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and consultation skills. This position will interact with personnel at the manufacturing sites and in various support organizations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
- Ability to compile and analyze complex data
- Willingness to expand technical expertise in Asset Integrity and develop in-depth knowledge of related industry codes & standards
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex issues and work in partnership with Manufacturing and other stakeholders to build sustainable programs
Note Eastman will not accept applicants for this offered position who require visa sponsorship, including those whose status is F-1 visa OPT who subsequently would require ongoing visa sponsorship. Eastman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
