E/I Technician

Eastman; Newport; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastman in the United Kingdom (Newport area) seeks a time-served Electrical/Instrument Technician to maintain and fault-find on instrumentation and electrical systems. You will diagnose faults, service 415V motors, calibrate instrumentation, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

You will work with SAP, Beamex CMX, and drawing databases in a safety-focused environment, capable of working independently or within a team under tight schedules.

Qualifications

• Time served qualification in electrical/instrument discipline.
• Committed to high safety and quality standards.
• Able to fault-find systematically to reach root cause.
• Flexible in changing priorities and able to work alone or in a team.
• Capable of meeting critical task deadlines.
• Familiar with SAP, Beamex CMX, drawing databases and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Respond to plant breakdowns to diagnose and resolve faults.
• Install and maintain 415V AC motors and control equipment.
• Install, commission and maintain safety, control and measurement systems.
• Calibrate and maintain instrumentation per procedures.
• Maintain hazardous area equipment per DSEAR regulations.
• General electrical installation tasks including lighting and cable management.

Skills

Fault finding

Teamwork

Time management

Adaptable

Independent working

Under pressure

Education

Time-served qualification in electrical/instrument discipline

Tools

SAP

Beamex CMX

Drawing database

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visitwww.eastman.com.

Responsibilities

• Responding to plant breakdowns as required to diagnose and resolve faults of an instrumentation or electrical nature.
• Installation and maintenance of 415V AC motors and associated control equipment.
• Installing, commissioning, and maintaining safety, control, and measurement systems.Level, pressure and temperature measurements etc
• Carry out calibration and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems as per procedural documentation.
• Maintenance of hazardous area equipment inline with the DSEAR regulations.
• General electrical installation work including lighting and cable management.

Qualifications

• Will be committed to high standards in the safety and quality of their work.
• Will possess a time served qualification in a electrical/instrument discipline.
• Will have experience in fault finding using a systematic approach to get to route cause efficiently and effectively.
• Will have a flexible approach to changing priorities.
• Will be capable of working alone or effectively as part of a team.
• Will be able to perform critical tasks within specified time constraints and schedules.
• Will understand and correctly use the following systems:
• SAP to complete assigned maintenance, review and update equipment history
• Beamex CMX software to carry out and record instrument calibrations
• Drawing database to access, understand and update site electrical and control drawings when required
• Microsoft office for general administrative tasks

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day