Control Systems Mechanic Apprentice - E & I

Eastman; Longview (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastman in Texas offers a Control Systems Mechanic Apprentice program to train in electrical and instrumentation maintenance within a large process environment.

The role involves dismantling, installation, testing, and preventive maintenance of E&I equipment with a strong focus on safety and lockout/tagout adherence.

Qualifications

• Experience with instrumentation such as pressure, temperature, level, flow devices.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, loop drawings, and P&IDs.
• Familiar with maintenance tools and measurement equipment.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout and electrical safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle, repair, and service E&I equipment throughout the plant.
• Interpret basic AC/DC electrical theory and apply it.
• Install and troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Provide reliable, safe energy supply to site facilities.
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibrations.
• Work from blueprints, drawings, and manuals.

Skills

Instrumentation

Electrical theory

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

Associate’s degree or 2+ years experience

Tools

Digital Multimeter

Insulation Tester

Calibrators

Field Communicator

Job description

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Control Systems Mechanic Apprentice - E & I

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

Control Systems Mechanic job responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Dismantle, repair, make adjustments to, overhaul, erect, install, assemble, fabricate and service general electrical and instrument (E&I) equipment throughout the plant
• Know and understand basic AC/DC electrical theory
• Proficient in electrical and instrumentation installation and troubleshooting
• Provide the site production facilities with reliable, uninterrupted, and safe electrical energy supply
• Detect faulty equipment by inspection, testing, or general knowledge of the electrical and instrumentation worktrade
• Perform troubleshooting and preventive maintenance work to prevent breakdowns that could curtail production or cause dangerous or unsafe conditions to exist
• Adhere to strict deadline for scheduled equipment PMs/calibrations, including but not limited to:
• Process Instrument Calibrations
• Motor Control Center PMs
• Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) PMs
• Work from blueprints, written specifications, sketches, and oral instructions
• Make repairs using reference material and prior experience without specific instruction
• Utilize testing and measurement equipment
• Digital Mult-meter
• Insulation Tester
• Process Meter
• Field Communicator

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must have a valid state motor vehicle driver’s license
• Associate’s degree in a related field or two or more years of related experience

Qualifications

Required

• Experience with instrumentation such as pressure, temperature, level, flow, analytical, and control devices.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, loop drawings, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
• Ability to use tools and test equipment safely, including digital multimeters, insulation testers, calibrators, and other maintenance instruments.
• Understanding of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance practices.
• Ability to follow lockout/tagout, electrical safety, process safety, confined-space, hot-work, and other applicable safety requirements.

Preferred qualifications

• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting, repairing, calibrating, and maintaining industrial electrical and instrumentation systems, including electrical circuits, motor controls, control panels, power distribution, control valves, positioners, transmitters, analyzers, switches, actuators, final control elements, and related test equipment.
• Experience in a chemical plant, refinery, power generation facility, manufacturing plant, or other continuous-process environment, with working knowledge of distributed control systems, programmable logic controllers, safety instrumented systems, variable-frequency drives, industrial communication networks, and platforms such as Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, ABB, or Schneider Electric.
• Knowledge of hazardous-area electrical equipment, intrinsic safety, grounding and bonding, and applicable electrical codes and standards; experience using computerized maintenance management systems such as SAP, Maximo, or similar platforms.
• Prior experience leading maintenance tasks, coordinating contractors, or serving as a maintenance subject-matter expert.

Training Requirements (after reporting to work):

• Complete 3 year apprenticeship program that includes:
• Classroom (books, hands on labs, tests) which is primarily done on the apprentice’s own time
• On the job training
• On going satisfactory performance with quarterly evaluations and feedback
• Maintain current status on all procedural and safety training

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.