Eastman Chemical Company

Texas Operations

New Partnership with Louisiana Delta Community College (LDCC), Monroe, LA

Existing, but young Process Technology Program

Instructors eager to learn from Advisory Committee member companies

Instructors’ technology background did not include Chemical Process Operations

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Eastman Chemical, TXO Manufacturing Training Committee agreed to host two instructorsBroad guidelines agreed upon:

Five days (40 hrs.)Issued standard Visitor pass (escorted)Provided own FR coveralls and safety shoesWould not operate equipmentNo pay

Instructors applied for CAPT grantStrong support from LDCC

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Prior agreement on topics to be coveredSafetyDistillationReactionExtrusionFurnaces/BoilersWaste Water TreatmentApprenticeship Training Program

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Plant Tour by Safety InspectorFive areas that matched topics to be coveredPrior approval from Dept. HeadsDay and time to fit area’s scheduleDept. Head overview of operationsSME tour and answer questionsDiscussions with real operatorsObservation of equipment and operations

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Knowledge Courses (study units)Hands-On ExercisesDistillation (Glass Column & Simulation)DCS (Distributed Control Systems) OperationLock-Out / Tag-Out ProcessWork PermitsTraining Aids

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Provide practical experience for InstructorsRecognize completion of grueling 40 hr.

internshipSolicit feedback from instructors for

improvement opportunitiesSolicit feedback from TXO Manufacturing

Training CommitteeProvide feedback to LDCC and CAPTStrengthen partnership with Instructors

(We took them to all our favorite restaurants!)

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