About this role
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 company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com .
Responsibilities
The Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Technician provides hands-on support to resolve instrumentation and electrical problems as they occur.
Key Responsibilities
- Understand permit procedures (general, hot and entry)
- Maintain, troubleshoot and repair chemical plant instrumentation and equipment including low and high voltages, valves, transmitters, controllers and Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
- Investigate equipment failures to determine root cause and recommend and implement appropriate solutions to eliminate or reduce failures
- Assist in the review, development and implementation of site preventative maintenance programs
- Participate in the planning and execution of chemical plant turnarounds
- Take callouts and work turn-around to keep plant operating at present or full rates
- Keep abreast of new methodologies, work practices, software and technology for application and use within the plant
- Fill out completions form on scheduled orders and give information to Scheduler so this person can maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for the maintenance group
- Assist in entering and completing management of change (MOCs)
- Enter notification as work is noticed to maintain a great functional plant
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Technical degree or certification highly recommended
- Must have previous experience in a chemical, petrochemical or related manufacturing environment
- Valid driver's license required
- A strong background in control and instrumentation, including valves, transmitters, controllers and DCS systems
- Experience with electronic and digital process control systems, related loop equipment, electric motors, high voltage equipment, as well as control circuitry
- Familiarity with methods of level, temperature, pressure, and flow measurement, as well as knowledge relating to pneumatic and electronic instrumentation
- Practical knowledge relating to electrical distribution, motors and motor control, conduit and wiring practices, lighting and grounding as well as familiarity with the National Electrical Code (particularly for hazardous locations)
- Process analyzer experience a plus
- Basic understanding of process operation (start-up, shutdown, flows and be able to set priorities)
- Ability to read blueprints
- Must complete all required training per the St. Gabriel Maintenance Department Training Schedule
- Be a proactive safety leader; set and maintain high safety standards
Physical requirements include, but are not limited to:
- Work outside in environmental conditions, which at times include extreme heat or cold
- Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) without restriction and pass any medical examination associated with the use of PPE
- Lift 50 pounds floor to waist; push and pull 50 pounds horizontally
- Carry 20 pounds while walking
- Climb stairs and ladders
- Extend arms through normal range of motion while standing and squatting
- Ability to serve on emergency response team/fire brigade
Eastman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.