Process Equipment Engineer

Job Description

Eastman Kodak Company is looking for a Chemical Process Engineer to support our Kodak Advanced Materials and Chemicals Division in Rochester, New York. 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 :