Electrical Engineer
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
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required
- At least 1 year of electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
- Strong communication and technical skills
- High degree of initiative
- Ability to contribute individually and as a leader in a team environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience in chemical or petrochemical industry is preferred.
- Knowledge of safety regulations and standards related to Electrical Engineering in the chemical industry preferred
- Experience troubleshooting instruments, controllers, PLCs and DeltaV DCS preferred
- Experience with SAP Maintenance preferred
- Experience with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) preferred
Responsibilities
- Support operations and electricians during ongoing plant operations including troubleshooting, equipment repairs and support during major turnarounds
- Lead the design and selection of electrical equipment considering factors such as safety, reliability, maintainability, cost and schedule
- Prepare and review engineering drawings, specifications and technical documents, ensuring compliance with industry standards, codes and regulations
- Apply industry codes and standards relevant to the chemical industry, such as NFPA 70, NEC, IEEE, and other applicable codes, in the design and evaluation of electrical systems and equipment
- Implement projects and process changes following Management of Change procedures
- Provide training on processes, process controls and changes to all levels within the department
- Provide on-call process operations support coverage on a rotating basis
Benefits
- Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities
- Comprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage
- Health Savings Account option
- Vision coverage
- Optional life insurance
- Critical-illness protection
- Holistic wellness support: financial-planning tools, family-building assistance (adoption, pregnancy, and fertility resources), parental leave, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.
- 401(k) with a company match
- Additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman
- Eleven paid holidays
- One personal day
- Paid time off
- Paid vacation
- Access to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
