Special Projects Planner
 Eastman Chemical Company | |
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| 3970 Highway 30 (Show on map) | |
 Apr 14, 2025 | |
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Special Projects Planner Job Requisition ID: 54272 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, visitwww.eastman.com. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The Special Project Planner plays a critical role in the successful planning and execution of turnarounds and small infrastructure projects. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining detailed project plans that ensure timely execution, cost management, and adherence to safety standards. The planner will collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and other stakeholders to define scopes, schedules, and resource requirements. Key responsibilities include coordinating pre-turnaround planning activities and ensuring alignment with Eastmans turnaround playbook and Capital Process. Effective communication with cross-functional teams and senior management is essential to optimize project outcomes and maintain operational efficiency throughout all phases of turnaround and project execution. EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or GED. B.S. in Engineering, Construction Science, preferred. Consideration will be given for applicable work experience Candidate must have 10 years' experience in various aspects of the Operations, Maintenance, or Capital process or appropriate comparable experience. Candidate should have direct experience with plant turnarounds and planning, scheduling, or team leadership experience in an industrial facility. 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 powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
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