Lead Day Services Worker

Eastman Chemical Company; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport, TN seeks a Lead Day Services Worker to coordinate daily utilities operations and drive safe, efficient HVAC and water treatment tasks. You will lead and schedule daily work, ensuring adherence to established schedules and safety standards across the Power/DS teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, equipment inspections, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to meet production goals while maintaining compliance and reliability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Good communications skills.
• Must be able to climb stairs, pipe bridges and ladders.
• Must be willing to work overtime as requested.
• Must be able to work from heights.
• Must be able to drive and safely operate vehicles (trucks, aerial platform, JLG).
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must have basic computer skills and willingness to develop.
• Must be able to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Must be able to routinely apply knowledge, team and problem-solving techniques in decision-making.
• Must possess and demonstrate team skills.
• Must follow/role model all safety requirements and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Schedule/prioritize daily work assignments
• Ensure compliance with HVAC filter schedules
• Work with other Lead Workers to meet team goals.
• Track and maintain A/C units filter list and coordinate/document changing of all filters; scheduled and requested.
• Change AC unit filters in various types of units
• Clean condensers, evaporators, absorbers, coils and any other heat exchangers requested by DS.
• Filtered Water plant tasks; basin and filter cleanings
• Demin Plant tasks; Resin addition, treatments and resin movements
• Ensure monthly check and validation of Post Indicator Valves (PIVs)
• (PIVs) and annual walk downs with Factory Mutual Insurance.
• Supports Utilities DS Dept Operations; special projects within Utilities Div as needed or as determined by management.
• Interface with customers within and outside of Utilities Division

Skills

Good communications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Lead Day Services Worker

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.

Job Requisition ID: 57517

Job Description

The Utilities Division is seeking a Lead Day Services Worker, Power Department B125.

The Lead Worker is under the direction of the Team Manager responsible for the Utilities Division / Power Dept. Coal Operations and Day Services teams. Will work with minimal supervision; lead, coordinate and perform daily job assignments.

Job Responsibilities

• Schedule/prioritize daily work assignments
• Ensure compliance with HVAC filter schedules
• Work with other Lead Workers to meet team goals.
• Track and maintain A/C units filter list and coordinate/document changing of all filters; scheduled and requested.
• Change AC unit filters in various types of units
• Clean condensers, evaporators, absorbers, coils and any other heat exchangers requested by DS.
• Filtered Water plant tasks; basin and filter cleanings
• Demin Plant tasks; Resin addition, treatments and resin movements
• Ensure monthly check and validation of Post Indicator Valves (PIVs)
• (PIVs) and annual walk downs with Factory Mutual Insurance.
• Supports Utilities DS Dept Operations; special projects within Utilities Div as needed or as determined by management.
• Interface with customers within and outside of Utilities Division

Time in Job Requirement

Minimum of 2-year commitment before eligible to post / apply for another position

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Good communications skills.
• Must be able to climb stairs, pipe bridges and ladders.
• Must be willing to work overtime as requested.
• Must be able to work from heights.
• Must be able to drive and safely operate vehicles (trucks, aerial platform, JLG).
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must have basic computer skills and willingness to develop.
• Must be able to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Must be able to routinely apply knowledge, team and problem-solving techniques in decision-making.
• Must possess and demonstrate team skills.
• Must follow/role model all safety requirements and expectations.

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

Job Segment: HVAC, Application Developer, Operations, Technology