Electrical Engineer – Controls & Utilities

Eastman Industrial Supply, Inc.; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastman invites an Electrical Engineer to join Distribution Services in Kingsport, TN, supporting 24/7 utility operations. You will design, install, commission, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain control systems (PLC/DCS) across refrigeration, water, air, and process systems.

You will collaborate with operations, maintenance, and project teams to ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance while driving improvements and capital projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 5+ years of engineering experience preferred.
• PE License preferred.
• Experience with utility systems and capital projects is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Safety-focused with ability to drive progress across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and project coordination for 24/7 operations in Distribution Services.
• Design, install, operate, control, troubleshoot, and maintain utility systems.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and manufacturing leaders on projects.
• Lead or support capital projects, reliability and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Field support during upset conditions and system improvements.

Skills

PLC & DCS control systems

P&IDs & drawings

Electrical engineering

Project coordination

Safety mindset

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

PE License preferred

Tools

SIEGA

PI

SharePoint

Job description

Eastman invites an Electrical Engineer to join Distribution Services in Kingsport, TN, supporting 24/7 utility operations. You will design, install, commission, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain control systems (PLC/DCS) across refrigeration, water, air, and process systems.

You will collaborate with operations, maintenance, and project teams to ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance while driving improvements and capital projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.