Mass Transfer Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultation in mass transfer, resolving highly complex technical issues.
• Conduct advanced troubleshooting and analysis in distillation, extraction, and related mass transfer areas.
• Design, develop, implement, and evaluate technical mass transfer solutions to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Recommend improvements to designs and procedures to enhance quality and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineers, management, operations personnel, and business stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met and solutions align with organizational goals.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and methodologies to maintain expertise and improve engineering design practices.
• Participate in distillation inspections, including on-site inspection of distillation internals at fabricator shops, inspection of internals both internal and external to vessels including confined space entries.
• Review and approve mass transfer designs developed by junior engineers.
• Provide training and mentoring to junior engineers and provide guidance on technical challenges.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s degree, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, emphasis on mass transfer preferred.
• Experience: Extensive experience in mass transfer, with proven ability to handle complex projects and provide expert-level solutions.
• Years of experience – At least 5 years with extensive mass transfer experience (Min 5 years)

Desired Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate complex issues and propose effective solutions.
• Proficiency with engineering software (including Aspen Plus and vendor mass transfer software), tools, and methodologies relevant to process design and mass transfer.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with teams and stakeholders.

Work Environment and Reporting

• Primarily onsite position in Kingsport, TN. Work from home flexibility on Fridays as business conditions permit.
• Typically a mix of office and field settings, with occasional travel for visits to other Eastman sites, vessel/distillation internals fabricators, conferences, and training opportunities.
• On call availability at times to meet operational critical needs.
• May participate in quality assurance, energy reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.

About the Role

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.