Rotating Equipment Engineer

Eastman; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastman, headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, is seeking a Rotating Equipment Engineer to support global plant operations. You will work on rotating equipment (pumps, fans, compressors, turbines) and related systems, serving as SME for equipment standards and capital projects.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, inspections, maintenance planning, and collaboration with vendors. Travel up to 5% and occasional off-shift support may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or higher.
• 2+ years of relevant experience supporting rotating equipment.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn in fast-paced projects.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and hands-on skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME engineering support for rotating equipment across plants worldwide.
• Assist with equipment inspections, maintenance planning, and repair recommendations.
• Lead and participate in capital projects for rotating equipment selection, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and adapt across office, production, and maintenance environments.
• Support travel domestically and internationally up to 5% and occasional off-shift work when required.

Skills

Rotating equipment knowledge

Team collaboration

Safety mindset

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PIP standards

API standards

ASME standards

ANSI standards

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 .

Responsibilities

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

Note

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