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Eastman Power Distribution 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
Serve as a role model for safe work practices and actively participate in safety programs
Complete duties in a safe and code compliant manner
Perform electrical technologist level work in Utilities Power Distribution Group and Powerhouses
Involved in the design, installation, operation, maintenance, Asset Integrity efforts and ongoing improvements of electrical systems and equipment in assigned area
Partners closely with operations, maintenance, manufacturing supervision, contract engineering, project engineers, project managers, construction forces, Utilities Staff and members of Plant Engineering staff to assist manufacturing areas in meeting maintenance and production objectives.
Support 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 of electrical field systems and equipment, project scope documentation, maintenance of high voltage equipment and power distribution equipment, wiring and motor circuit installations, instrumentation selection and installation design, basic programming of relaying, system checkout, network configuration, root cause analysis, support of thorough in-depth maintenance practices
Initiate MOCs for process improvements
Learns and works with digital tools such as ProjectWise, PI, SharePoint, PowerBI, GEAPM & Microsoft Office suite
Makes sketches and determines rough cost estimates for equipment upgrades or changes
Reads P&IDs, electrical elementary and single line drawings
Creates training modules in support of EODx initiatives and assist in instruction, performance assessment and recertification of new Power Distribution operators
Maintains database of training required for Power Distribution and ensure employees remain certified
Serves as a subject matter expert for training materials
Be knowledgeable in life critical processes and process safety ground rules
Qualifications
Associate’s degree or significant relevant experience required
Experience with design, drafting, field installation, verification, checkout, documentation, troubleshooting and problem solving in an industrial environment
Good personal communication and people skills, as interaction with operations and maintenance personnel occurs daily
Must be customer-focused, self-motivated and goal-oriented
Ability to manage multiple projects, while coordinating with multiple disciplines
Basic computer skills with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and database type programs
Experience with Medium Voltage (13.8kV) and higher voltage electrical work is desirable
Familiarity with power and transmission is desirable
Familiarity with the NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, NFPA 70B Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance and NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace is desirable
Experience with successful change management practices, such as ADKAR, is desirable
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, veteran status or any other characteristics protected 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.