Asset Performance System Engineer

Job description

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 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries.

The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA.

For more information, visit www.eastman.com.






Responsibilities





This is a part-time role up to 25 hours per week.

As the Asset Performance System Engineer, you will be responsible for the end-user support, role management & security access, training & documentation, and maintenance of our asset management software.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the solutions meet the needs of our organization, coordinate product improvements and support our Operations, Maintenance, and Reliability objectives.

The primary solutions will include, but not be limited to, GE APM, PLA, and PowerBI.

Primary Responsibilities:

1.

User Support: Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to users, addressing software-related issues & inquiries.

Conduct ticket screening based on process standards.2. Role Management & Security Access: Assign system roles to new users and provide accurate security access based on user needs.3. Collaboration: Support the Reliability Capability Center, IT, Site PLA Teams, PLA Managers and Reliability stewards with key initiatives.

Additionally, be the primary point of communication for site leads and PLA Managers using corporate standard software.4. System Upgrades and Enhancements: Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to plan and implement software upgrades, patches, and enhancements.5. Training and Documentation: Co-develop training materials and conduct training sessions to educate users on the software’s functionalities and best practices.

Shared Responsibilities:

6.

System Administration: Collaborate on the install, configuration & management of all production loss accounting software, ensuring its availability, performance, & security.7. Software Configuration: Assist with developing process requirements for customization or configuration of software to align with our asset management processes and standards.8. Data Management: Oversee data integrity, accuracy, and consistency within the software, ensuring proper data governance practices are followed.9. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and optimization within the asset management software ecosystem.




Qualifications





1.

GE APM and Production Loss Accounting experience are must-haves for this role.2. Excellent computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word & Outlook)3.

Strong technical proficiency in system administration, database management, and software utilization.4. Familiarity with operations, maintenance, reliability and production loss accounting principles, practices, and industry standards.5. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex software issues.6. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.7. Detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy and quality.8. Knowledge of IT security best practices and data privacy regulations.9. Experience with PowerBI10.

4-year technical degree required



Preferred additional qualifications: • Experience training, presenting, or speaking to small groups (i.e. crew safety rep, other assignments involving oral presentations) • Completion of internal or external courses in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint and/or PowerBI



Skills Desired:

• Responsible, dependable, willing to make decisions, & takes ownership of special assignments.• Able to multitask and exhibit productive work habits.• Able to effectively schedule, plan and lead meetings.• Good organization skills.• Able to interact cooperatively and constructively with end users, peers, subject matter experts in engineering and various levels of management.




Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.





Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.

Required Skill Profession

Other General