Electrical Engineer - Process Plant Controls

Eastman; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 126,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Time off and holidays

Career growth

Job summary

Eastman is seeking an electrical engineer to support ongoing plant operations, troubleshoot equipment, and lead the design of electrical systems in a manufacturing setting. You will review drawings, apply NFPA 70, NEC, IEEE standards, and participate in MOC-driven projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and 1+ year in manufacturing, ideally with chemical industry experience. Strong communication, initiative, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• At least 1 year electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment; chemical or petrochemical preferred.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and standards in chemical industry preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting instruments, controllers, PLCs and DeltaV DCS preferred.
• Experience with SAP Maintenance preferred.
• Experience with OSHA PSM preferred.
• Strong communication and technical skills.
• High degree of initiative.
• Ability to contribute individually and as a leader in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support operations and electricians during plant operations including troubleshooting and equipment repairs.
• Lead design and selection of electrical equipment considering safety, reliability, maintainability, cost and schedule.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, specifications and technical documents ensuring compliance with industry standards, codes and regulations.
• Apply industry codes and standards relevant to the chemical industry (NFPA 70, NEC, IEEE) in design and evaluation of electrical systems.
• Implement projects and process changes following Management of Change procedures.
• Provide training on processes and changes to all levels within the department.
• Provide on-call process operations support coverage on a rotating basis.

Skills

Strong communication

Technical skills

Initiative

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DeltaV DCS

PLC troubleshooting

SAP Maintenance

Job description

Eastman is seeking an electrical engineer to support ongoing plant operations, troubleshoot equipment, and lead the design of electrical systems in a manufacturing setting. You will review drawings, apply NFPA 70, NEC, IEEE standards, and participate in MOC-driven projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and 1+ year in manufacturing, ideally with chemical industry experience. Strong communication, initiative, and teamwork are essential.