Industrial Electrical Technologist: Design & Project Support

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

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.