Electrical Engineer - Distribution Services

Eastman•Kingsport, TN

27d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

BS in Electrical Engineering from accredited college or university required.
Other engineering degrees may be considered depending on experience.
5+ years of engineering experience preferred.
PE License preferred.
Experience with utility systems, multidisciplinary project management, capital projects, maintenance, and/or construction is preferred.
Good people and communications skills, with the ability to work with a diverse team across multiple levels of the organization.
Safety focus with a strong orientation toward improving the long-term viability of the teams & systems underpinning site operations.
Self-motivated and persistent.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and drive progress on multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to make decisions under uncertainty and drive projects to completion with minimal guidance.
Electrical engineering experience, including PLC and DCS control systems, motors, and instrumentation.
Familiarity with P&IDs, single lines, elementaries, and equipment drawings.
Ability to use digital tools such as SIEGA, PI, SharePoint in addition to Microsoft suite.

Nice To Haves

An understanding of steam/power generation, water chemistry, mechanical integrity, refrigeration and heat transfer, steam distribution, compressors, pumps, HVAC and condensate collection is a plus.
Working knowledge of field notes for underground systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support and project coordination for ongoing 24/7 operations in Distribution Services (DS) Department, Utilities Division.
Utilize a broad range of engineering skills for design, installation, operation, control, troubleshooting, maintenance, and compliance to TNO utility systems.
Manage primary utility systems operated in Distribution Services including: Refrigeration systems supplying chilled water, glycol, and brine for processing cooling/air conditioning; Water systems, including river water, filtered water, deionized boiler feedwater, and condensate return systems; Compressed air systems supplying plant air, instrument air, and process air; Hot oil furnaces supporting Polymers Mfg.; Third-party utilities, such as nitrogen, natural/inert gas, and water; Distribution networks for steam, air, natural gas, nitrogen, cooling water, and firewater.
Complete all assigned duties in a safe manner.
Function well in a team environment and be effective working with people in all layers of the organization.
Develop strong positive relationships with operations in DS and Utilities Maintenance.
Collaborate between operations, maintenance, and manufacturing leaders in Plant and Process Engineering; project managers/engineers, construction; contract engineering and craft labor.
Troubleshoot and improve systems.
Design, install, and commission new systems including operation, maintenance and/or ongoing improvements, with a focus on controls and control systems.
Perform engineering studies, equipment/instrument specification/selection, capital project support, project estimating, technical field support, project scope documentation, projects to demonstrate & maintain regulatory compliance, and coordination with other areas.
Improve safety, compliance, reliability, and/or efficiency of equipment or systems.
Manage a project portfolio including MOCs, capital projects, reliability, testing & trials to support compliance with environmental regulations, and real-time troubleshooting.
Provide field support to operators when systems are in upset conditions or do not perform as intended.