Job Information
Eastman Electrical Technologist in Kingsport, Tennessee
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 and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
Responsibilities
Role: Provide electrical and instrumentation technical support for Eastman Manufacturing Units in Kingsport, TN. Individuals in this role utilize a broad range of electrical skills on projects that range from small, fast-paced production projects, to development projects, to execution of capital projects.
Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility will be to support a manufacturing division in the design and installation of various electrical projects including: engineering studies, electrical equipment/instrument specification and selection, capital project support, project estimating, technical field support and troubleshooting of electrical systems and equipment, project scope documentation, wiring and motor circuit installations, instrumentation selection and installation design, basic programming, etc.
Work closely with various teams to meet maintenance and production objectives.
Support electrical projects through design, installation, troubleshooting, and documentation.
Utilize various digital tools and software for project management and documentation.
Produce drawings, cost estimates, and support department initiatives while ensuring safety.
Support and mentor teams, contribute to global engineering initiatives, and provide mechanical technical support for troubleshooting and operational improvements.
Qualifications
Associates Degree highly preferred or 5 years equivalent experience in technical field
Has advanced and specialized expertise, typically developed through a combination of job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience. Strong preference for experience in an industrial or chemical plant environment. Experience to include:
Designing, drafting, field verification, installation, documentation, troubleshooting, and problem-solving of equipment in an industrial plant environment.
Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate multi-discipline projects.
Experience with MicroStation CADD or equivalent is desirable.
Familiarity with the latest NE
Experience with or comfortable learning and working with Project Wise, SEIGA, PLE Web, SharePoint, AIMs, Micro Station, PowerBI, MOC, etc., in addition to the Microsoft suite of tools.
Strong analysis and communication skills to interpret manufacturing requests and convey technical solutions.
Customer-focused, self-motivated, and goal-oriented.
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.