Electrical Engineering Technologist

Eastman Chemical Company; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport, TN seeks an Electrical Engineering Technologist to provide electrical and instrumentation technical support for manufacturing units. The role spans small production projects to capital upgrades, requiring collaboration with maintenance and engineering teams.

The candidate will design, install, troubleshoot, and document electrical systems, produce drawings, and contribute to global engineering initiatives, while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Requires an associates degree or 5 years' equivalent experience in a technical field.
• Industrial plant experience preferred and NEC knowledge is desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple projects from concept through execution.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical projects through design, installation, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Produce drawings, cost estimates, and support department initiatives while ensuring safety.
• Mentor teams and contribute to global engineering initiatives.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Software proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree or 5 years experience

Tools

MicroStation CADD

ProjectWise

SAP

SEIGA

SharePoint

AIMs

Power BI

MOC systems

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Electrical Engineering Technologist

Job Requisition ID: 57542

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.

Role

The Electrical Technologist will provide electrical and instrumentation technical support for Eastman Manufacturing Units in Kingsport, TN. Individuals in this role utilize a broad range of electrical skills on projects that range from small, fast-paced production projects to development projects, to execution of capital projects.

Responsibilities

• The primary responsibility will be to support a manufacturing division in the design and installation of various electrical projects including engineering studies, electrical equipment/instrument specification and selection, capital project support, project estimating, technical field support and troubleshooting of electrical systems and equipment, project scope documentation, wiring and motor circuit installations, instrumentation selection and installation design, basic programming, etc.
• Work closely with various teams to meet maintenance and production objectives.
• Support electrical projects through design, installation, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Utilize various digital tools and software for project management and documentation.
• Produce drawings, cost estimates, and support department initiatives while ensuring safety.
• Support and mentor teams, contribute to global engineering initiatives, and provide electrical technical support for troubleshooting and operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or 5 years equivalent experience in technical field.
• Advanced and specialized expertise, typically developed through a combination of job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience. Strong preference for experience in an industrial or chemical plant environment.
• Preferred experience to include:
  • Technical Expertise: Experience with designing, drafting, field verification, installation, documentation, troubleshooting, and problem-solving equipment in an industrial plant environment. Familiarity with electrical distribution systems and working knowledge of the latest National Electrical Code (NEC) is desirable.
  • Project Management & Coordination: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate multidisciplinary projects from concept through execution.
  • Software & Systems Proficiency: Experience with MicroStation CADD or equivalent design software. Experience with, or the ability to quickly learn and utilize, tools such as ProjectWise, SAP, SEIGA, SharePoint, AIMs, Power BI, MOC systems, and the Microsoft Office suite.
  • Analysis & Communication: Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to interpret manufacturing requests, evaluate technical issues, and convey practical engineering solutions.
  • Professional Effectiveness: Customer-focused, self-motivated, and goal-oriented with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.

Eastman will not accept applicants for this offered position who require visa sponsorship, including those whose status is F-1 visa OPT who subsequently would require ongoing visa sponsorship.

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: Asheville

Nearest Secondary Market: Knoxville

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