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Enhancing Process Technology Education: Eastman Chemical's Internship Partnership with LDCC

Eastman Chemical Company has established a valuable partnership with Louisiana Delta Community College (LDCC) to enhance the training of instructors in the Process Technology Program. This collaboration involves a five-day internship for LDCC instructors, focused on key topics such as safety, distillation, and wastewater treatment. The instructors will partake in hands-on experiences and discussions with expert operators, helping them gain practical insights into chemical process operations. This initiative aims to strengthen educational programs, improve instructor expertise, and foster a fruitful industry-academic relationship.

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Enhancing Process Technology Education: Eastman Chemical's Internship Partnership with LDCC

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  1. Instructor Internship Eastman Chemical Company Texas Operations

  2. Need • 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 Eastman Chemical Company

  3. Sponsors • Eastman Chemical, TXO Manufacturing Training Committee agreed to host two instructors • Broad guidelines agreed upon: • Five days (40 hrs.) • Issued standard Visitor pass (escorted) • Provided own FR coveralls and safety shoes • Would not operate equipment • No pay • Instructors applied for CAPT grant • Strong support from LDCC Eastman Chemical Company

  4. Topics Covered • Prior agreement on topics to be covered • Safety • Distillation • Reaction • Extrusion • Furnaces/Boilers • Waste Water Treatment • Apprenticeship Training Program Eastman Chemical Company

  5. Plant Areas Visited • Plant Tour by Safety Inspector • Five areas that matched topics to be covered • Prior approval from Dept. Heads • Day and time to fit area’s schedule • Dept. Head overview of operations • SME tour and answer questions • Discussions with real operators • Observation of equipment and operations Eastman Chemical Company

  6. Operator Apprenticeship Training • Knowledge Courses (study units) • Hands-On Exercises • Distillation (Glass Column & Simulation) • DCS (Distributed Control Systems) Operation • Lock-Out / Tag-Out Process • Work Permits • Training Aids Eastman Chemical Company

  7. Results • Provide practical experience for Instructors • Recognize completion of grueling 40 hr. internship • Solicit feedback from instructors for improvement opportunities • Solicit feedback from TXO Manufacturing Training Committee • Provide feedback to LDCC and CAPT • Strengthen partnership with Instructors (We took them to all our favorite restaurants!) Eastman Chemical Company

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