Group Leader, DCS, IPS, Analytical Engineer

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 and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

 

Responsibilities

As the DCS, IPS and Analytical Engineering Group Leader in our Engineering Services Department, you will overseeing design, implementation, improvement and maintenance of control and analytical systems in the plant.   You will lead a team of engineers and technicians and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project integration and reliable operation. Your expertise in instrumentation and controls engineering principles, combined with your leadership, management skills and extensive experience, will be crucial in leading the team to drive teamwork, innovations and successful project execution. Additionally, you'll partner with the Corporate Automation Council’s (CAC) leadership team to set corporate policy and procedures regarding industrial control system application.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to the following) :

• Lead and manage a team of instrumentation and controls engineers and technicians, providing technical guidance, mentoring, collaboration, support and performance feedback. 
• Oversee the planning, design, and execution of engineering scope of work by the team across all phases of a variety of projects and technical studies, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Establish goals, training, and development opportunities for direct reports in a manner that aligns with site/company vision. Mentor and develop emerging talent. Coach for outcomes and recognize/reinforce high performance. Lead the team’s annual performance management process. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, including engineering, project managers, engineering managers, project controls, operations, maintenance, and procurement, to identify needs and ensure successful project integration and delivery.
• Monitor team workload, develop monthly resource forecast and identify need for staffing adjustments. 
• Provide team guidance to ensure deliverable accuracy, quality, and adherence to project, standard and code requirements. 
• Monitor performance on KPIs, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions as necessary to meet requirements.
• Support the team in providing technical support and guidance to operations, maintenance, and project teams addressing issues or challenges.
• Lead team development and implementation of standards and architectures to ensure safety through design, optimize performance and ensure compliance with site and regulatory requirements.
• Stay up to date with industry trends / advancements and identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement.
• Serve as a member of the Engineering Services leadership team. Report on group and department KPIs, assist in the development and application of department policies and procedures, and cascade leadership communications. 
• Foster a team culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and professional development. 
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to evaluate and select new equipment, control systems and software to ensure the best value for Eastman. 
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and promote a safe working environment. Maintain focus on personal and process safety.  
• Perform special projects as identified or as assigned.
• Create annual on-call schedule for the group. Participate in the division on-call rotation.
• Coordinate team li