Operations and Apprentice

Eastman Industrial Supply, Inc.; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastman Chemical Company is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to troubleshoot and repair electrical and instrument equipment. The role includes performing emergency repairs, conducting scheduled maintenance, and ensuring spare parts availability.

You will work with cross-functional teams and support process teams while adhering to safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates have at least a certificate or diploma and 2 years in manufacturing, with strong English and Malay language

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 2 years in a manufacturing or related process environment.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Malay.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Perform emergency repair on electrical and instrument equipment.
• Carry out scheduled maintenance for electrical and instrument equipment.
• Maintain equipment custody for assigned classes.
• Understand equipment function and operation.
• Plan preventive maintenance activities.
• Ensure spare parts are available when needed.
• Collaborate with subject experts and train others.
• Identify and verify needed spare parts.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, inspect and test equipment and E&I systems.
• Assist maintenance supervisor with other tasks.
• Support plant emergency responses and follow PTS guidance.

Skills

English

Malay

Education

Certificate or Diploma or equivalent

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, visit www.eastman.com .

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities :

• Perform troubleshooting work on electrical and instruments equipment
• Carry out emergency repair on electrical and instrument equipment when required.
• Performed scheduled repair for electrical and instrument equipment
• Perform equipment custodian duties for assigned classes of equipment
• Understand thoroughly the equipment and how its function.
• To carry out preventive Maintenance planning (both Maintenance and Operation)
• Ensure spare parts are available when needed.
• Work with other experts on the equipment
• Share and train other technicians on knowledge gained.
• Identify, determine, withdraw and verify the recommended spare parts
• Installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, inspecting and testing new or existing plant equipment and E&I system if required.
• To carry out any other jobs assigned by Maintenance Supervisor
• Assist in responding to plant emergency
• Assist, support and follow Process Team Supervisor (PTS) instruction for Operations activities when required and available.
• Comply to relevant quality, environment, health and safety management systems requirement established at site.

Qualifications

Qualification & Requirement:

• Candidate must possess at least a Certificate or Diploma or equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning certified by Malaysia.
• Minimum 2 year working experience in manufacturing environment or related process industry.
• Fluency, both written and verbal, in English and Malay.

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 highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.