Rotating Equipment Engineer

Eastman Chemical Company; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport, TN seeks a Rotating Equipment Engineer to provide SME engineering support for rotating machinery across global plants. You will handle equipment troubleshooting, inspections, and capital project support, including startups and turnarounds, with emphasis on safety and industry standards.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree and 2+ years of related experience, plus strong communication and team collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2+ years relevant professional experience supporting rotating equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, visualization, and hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Safety and standards: Follow machinery standards and safety practices; engage with industry standards organizations.
• Serve as rotating equipment SME for plant operations support: troubleshoot, diagnose root causes, plan inspections, and support startups/shut downs.
• Lead on capital projects: review datasheets and vendor documents; coordinate with vendors/contractors; support procurement.
• Mentor and train less experienced engineers; adapt across office, production, maintenance shops and repair shops.
• Travel up to 5% domestically and internationally; occasional off-shift support.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Vibration analysis

Job description

Rotating Equipment Engineer

Job Requisition ID: 57545

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

As a Rotating Equipment Engineer within our Worldwide Engineering and Construction (WWE&C) division, you will provide subject matter expert engineering support for Eastman manufacturing plants worldwide. Projects consist of small, fast-paced requests to large, long-range capital projects and study jobs. You will provide support for the Capital Program, Plant Engineering, Machinery Analysis Team, Maintenance and Construction efforts. This role will cover a broad range of rotating equipment (pumps, fans, compressors, blowers, turbines, etc.) and support systems (lubrication, sealing systems, mechanical and power systems, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Safety and Standards Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal and process safety. Provide subject matter expertise for machinery specific standards and involvement in industry standards organizations (PIP, API, ASME, ANSI).
• Serve as rotating equipment SME for plant operations support: Participate in equipment troubleshooting, failure investigations, root-cause analyses, and development of corrective actions. Assist with equipment inspections, maintenance planning, repair recommendations, and replacement decisions. Support equipment startups, shutdowns, turnarounds, commissioning, and return-to-service activities.
• Serve as rotating equipment lead on capital projects: Support the selection, specification, installation, testing, and commissioning of new or modified rotating equipment. Review equipment datasheets, drawings, vendor documents, performance curves, inspection reports, and repair records. Collaborate with vendors and contractors and participate in witness testing with both internal and external shops. Provide SME support to procurement efforts through AML updates.
• Mentorship and Training: Mentor and provide guidance/training for less experienced engineers Versatility and Adaptability Navigate multiple environments (office, operation/production area, maintenance shop, external repair shop) to accomplish project priorities
• Travel/Off-Shift Support Some periodic travel (up to 5%) (domestic & international) may be required Occasional off-shift support may be required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering
• 2+ years relevant professional experience supporting rotating equipment required
• Self-motivated individual with a strong willingness to continue learning through fast-paced Chemical Process Industry projects.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, visualization, and hands-on experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a team environment.
• Navigate multiple environments (office, operation/production area, maintenance shop, external repair shop) to accomplish project priorities
• Lead cross-functional working teams with effective group facilitation and collaboration

What will make you stand out:

• Professional Engineering (PE) License
• Experience working on Capital Projects
• Level 2 or higher vibration analysis training

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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