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 www.eastman.com .
The Position
Solutia UK Ltd is a subsidiary of Eastman Chemical Company, the site was established in 1949 and Eastman acquired it in 2012. The key products produced are Therminol and Saflex® (S-2075 plasticizer). The product end uses are photovoltaic heat transfer fluids used in solar electricity plants, and Saflex® in architectural glazing and automotive glazing. The successful candidate will support the Newport site Production units and will report to the Project Engineering Manager. This is a site based role at our Newport site (not remotely based).
The Person
The ideal candidate will:
* Be flexible in their approach
* Have the ability to plan short and long-term work effectively
* Possess excellent communication skills
* Be degree qualified, Chemical Engineering.
Th Position
The role is varied and no two days tend to be the same. Typical tasks will include:
* Plant modifications and improvements, including Management of Change
* Driving, supporting and monitoring safety improvement programs
* Daily and monthly monitoring of production and quality performance
* Writing and updating operating instructions
* Process control and optimisation
* Close working with the production department and other site groups
* Functional safety testing and involvement in shutdowns
* Troubleshooting and use of techniques such as root cause analysis (RCA)
* Minor project design and plant commissioning
* RM and Energy monitoring, identification and implementation of improvements
* Participation in improvement teams such as 6 Sigma
* Cost reduction initiatives
* Leading safety reviews, risk assessments, participating in PHRs, LOPAs
* Process alarm management
* Incident reporting and investigation
* Communication with offsite agencies such as the HSE and NRW
* Routine use of SAP.
What We Offer
Our spirit of innovation and collaboration along with our diversified business line creating challenges and opportunities for growth is what makes Eastman a great place to build a career. Here, you can find opportunities to grow professionally, competitive salaries, outstanding benefits, and a global work environment. Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.