Facilities Engineer

Eastman; Kingsport, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastman in Kingsport, TN is seeking a Facilities Engineer to support Technology Operations. The role will report to the Maintenance Manager and serve as a liaison across divisions to ensure safe, reliable operation of Technology facilities and lead Asset Integrity initiatives.

The candidate will bring broad engineering experience across utilities, reliability, and standards, with strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, and will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years experience in an R&D, Engineering and/or Operations preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP and Microsoft Office is preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Takes the lead on reliability efforts for Technology to proactively assess and prioritize maintenance needs.
• Leads the Technology implementation of Corporate Asset Integrity (AI) standards and procedures – collaborate with corporate subject matter experts (SMEs) for technical content
• Works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Process Safety, and Engineering teams to provide technical support to identify and resolve issues related to Asset Integrity Management (AIM) programs
• Supports immediate Technology Operations facilities reliability events as they arise
• Participates in the weekly maintenance scheduling meetings to gain understanding of maintenance challenges and opportunities. Represent voice of Technology in these meetings.
• Performs detailed maintainability studies and calculations of complexity/system downtime. Help establish good maintenance practices.
• Identifies safety concerns and implement countermeasures to correct potential safety issues via engineering and administrative solutions
• Develops capital projects proposals (work with WWEC to develop preliminary scope & estimate)
• Serves as the Div Rep on any facilities-related capital projects for Technology
• Provides input to Capital Process Mgr (CPM) during capital planning cycle for facilities needs
• Assists CPM with execution of the Technology capital plan
• Facilitates incident investigations and completes corrective action associated with incidents
• Provides input to OMM (or Cost Center Mgr) during CSP Maintenance planning
• Leads or participates in shutdown and start-up activities

Skills

Leadership

Project leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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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 .

Description

This posting is for a Facilities Engineer supporting the Technology Operations division. This individual will report to the Technology Operations Maintenance Manager.This position will have responsibility as a liaison between multiple divisions & execution forces with a focus on maintaining safe, reliable operation of Technology facilities. This candidate will also be the lead for Technology’s Asset Integrity efforts.

Candidate must be flexible, proactive, and have experience with a broad array of engineering areas: Utilities, Reliability, Engineering Standards, etc. Candidate should be able to communicate effectively and function in an innovative, fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities

• Takes the lead on reliability efforts for Technology to proactively assess and prioritize maintenance needs
• Leads the Technology implementation of Corporate Asset Integrity (AI) standards and procedures – collaborate with corporate subject matter experts (SMEs) for technical content
• Works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Process Safety, and Engineering teams to provide technical support to identify and resolve issues related to Asset Integrity Management (AIM) programs
• Supports immediate Technology Operations facilities reliability events as they arise
• Participates in the weekly maintenance scheduling meetings to gain understanding of maintenance challenges and opportunities. Represent voice of Technology in these meetings.
• Performs detailed maintainability studies and calculations of complexity/system downtime. Help establish good maintenance practices.
• Identifies safety concerns and implement countermeasures to correct potential safety issues via engineering and administrative solutions
• Develops capital projects proposals (work with WWEC to develop preliminary scope & estimate)
• Serves as the Div Rep on any facilities-related capital projects for Technology
• Provides input to Capital Process Mgr (CPM) during capital planning cycle for facilities needs
• Assists CPM with execution of the Technology capital plan
• Facilitates incident investigations and completes corrective action associated with incidents
• Provides input to OMM (or Cost Center Mgr) during CSP Maintenance planning
• Leads or participates in shutdown and start-up activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline required
• 3+ years of experience in an R&D, Engineering and/or Operations preferred
• Familiarity with the SPM (including permitting, LOTO, etc.) is preferred
• Strong working knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines is a plus
• Exhibits good leadership attitudes and behaviors
• Must be a self-starter with a focus on results. Ability to lead and drive challenging projects forward despite uncertainties.
• Must display ownership and a bias for action for assigned area of responsibility
• Must have good troubleshooting skills to analyze process data, understand equipment operations, and determine root causes of failures
• Must be motivated and display initiative
• Excellent written, listening, and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with SAP is preferred, but not required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs

Your total rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. When you join Eastman, you gain access to an exceptional suite of programs designed to protect your health, grow your wealth, and fuel your career.

Compensation & Incentives

• Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities that let you share in our success.

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage—paired with a Health Savings Account option to help you save tax-free dollars for care today or in the future.
• A robust menu of voluntary benefits—including vision, optional life, critical-illness protection, and more—so you can tailor coverage to fit your life.
• Holistic wellness support: financial-planning tools, family-building assistance (adoption, pregnancy, and fertility resources), parental leave, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.

Retirement & Financial Strategies

• 401(k) with a company match—plus an additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman to accelerate your long-term savings.

Time Away

• Eleven paid holidays, one personal day, paid time off, and paid vacation to recharge, celebrate, or handle life’s moments.

Growth & Development

• Access to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs that empower you to thrive in your current role and chart the next steps in your career.

At Eastman, we invest in the whole you—so you can bring your best self to work every day and build a future you’re proud of.

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully engagedworkplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Knoxville