70 likes | 235 Views
Instructor Internship. Eastman Chemical Company Texas Operations. 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
E N D
Instructor Internship Eastman Chemical Company Texas Operations
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
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
Topics Covered • Prior agreement on topics to be covered • Safety • Distillation • Reaction • Extrusion • Furnaces/Boilers • Waste Water Treatment • Apprenticeship Training Program Eastman Chemical Company
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
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
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