E/I Technician

Eastman; Newport; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastman is seeking an on-site Electrical/Instrument Maintenance Technician to support site maintenance tasks, diagnose faults, and service 415V motors and control equipment. You will install, calibrate, and maintain safety and measurement systems while adhering to DSEAR requirements and using SAP, Beamex CMX, and drawing databases.

Strong teamwork and adaptability are essential. The role requires a time-served qualification and a proven ability to work independently or within a team, with a

Qualifications

• Commitment to high standards in safety and quality of work.
• Time served qualification in electrical/instrument discipline.
• Experience fault finding using a systematic approach to reach root cause.
• Flexible approach to changing priorities.
• Able to work alone or as part of a team.
• Capable of performing critical tasks within specified time constraints and schedules.
• Familiar with SAP, Beamex CMX, drawing databases and MS Office for maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Respond to plant breakdowns to diagnose and resolve electrical/instrument faults.
• Install and maintain 415V AC motors and related control equipment.
• Install, commission and maintain safety, control and measurement systems (level, pressure, temperature).
• Carry out calibration and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems per procedures.
• Maintain hazardous area equipment in line with DSEAR regulations.
• General electrical installation work including lighting and cable management.

Skills

Fault finding

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Flexibility

Work independently

Time management

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

Reporting to the E/I Supervisor you will support the site maintenance effort carrying out typical maintenance activities including –

• 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