Ethan White

Chemical Engineer | Process Improvement | Passionate About Sustainable Industrial Design

Longview, Texas, United States

About

Early into my career as a process improvement engineer, and the question I keep coming back to is: how do we make industry work better, for people and for the planet? I studied chemical engineering because I was endlessly curious about how things work at a fundamental level. Now I channel that curiosity into finding smarter, cleaner ways to run the processes that keep the world moving. Sustainability isn't a buzzword to me it's the lens I look through for every project. I think the most exciting work happening in engineering right now sits at the intersection of operational efficiency and environmental responsibility, and I want to be part of that conversation. I want to connect and learn from other early-career professionals trying to find their footing, and for partners and organizations who believe that doing things right and doing things sustainably aren't mutually exclusive. Curiosity got me here. I'm just getting started. Let's connect if you're building something worth caring about.

Experience

  • Process Improvement Engineer at Eastman
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

  • Food Server at Pappas BBQ
    Jan 2020 - Jan 2025 · 5 yrs 1 mo

    While working there, I was tasked with taking, preparing, and serving guests' orders. I also had to properly clean and sanitize my workstation to ensure a safe and healthy environment. I learned about the various chemicals we used to clean and what precautions were taken to avoid danger or injury from them. I gained essential skills such as communication, conflict resolution, teamwork, multitasking, customer service, etc.