Control Systems Mechanic Apprentice - Electrical & Instrumentation

Eastman Chemical Company; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastman Chemical Company in Longview, TX seeks a Control Systems Mechanic Apprentice specializing in electrical and instrumentation. This three-year program trains you to dismantle, repair, calibrate, and maintain plant E&I equipment while working under seasoned technicians.

You will learn to read electrical schematics, perform PMs, calibrations, and safety procedures, and contribute to reliable energy supply for production.

Qualifications

• Experience with instrumentation such as pressure, temperature, level, flow and control devices.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, loop drawings, wiring diagrams, P&IDs and manuals.
• Knowledge of safety requirements including lockout/tagout and confined-space.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle, repair, adjust, overhaul, install and service electrical and instrument equipment.
• Provide plant with reliable, uninterrupted electrical energy supply.
• Troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance to avoid breakdowns.
• Follow PM and calibration schedules (e.g., instrument calibration, UPS, gas detector tests).
• Work from blueprints, specifications and instructions.

Skills

Instrumentation experience

Reading electrical schematics

Safety awareness

Education

Associate's degree in a related field

Tools

Digital Multimeter

Insulation Tester

Process Meter

Field Communicator

Job description

Control Systems Mechanic Apprentice - Electrical & Instrumentation

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, visitwww.eastman.com.

Responsibilities

• 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
  • Combustible Gas Detector Calibration
  • Interlock Verification Tests
• 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

Minimum Requirements

• 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

• 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.

Nearest Major Market

Longview

Job Segment

Facilities, Maintenance Mechanic, Instrumentation, Chemical Research, Electrical, Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering