Electrical Engineer - Entry Level

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 and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Electrical Engineers in Engineering & Services Department, Electrical & Instrumentation Group, provide electrical engineering technical support for plant operating and maintenance departments. The engineers also provide electrical engineering support for capital projects including (1) definition of the electrical/instrument scope of project, (2) input to estimates, design and specification of equipment, and (3) other needed capital project services. Individuals in this role maintain expertise in assigned functional areas, for example, instrumentation, analyzers, power distribution, motors, etc. The engineer also maintains corporate and site standards related to assigned functional areas, aligning these with PIP and other industry standards as applicable.

Assist in the performance of engineering duties such as the planning of manufacturing, and the installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical apparatus. Under direct supervision, provides support to more experienced Electrical Engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Provide electrical and instrument (E&I) engineering technical support, primarily for the Texas site, but for other sites as requested
• Identify opportunities for improved instrumentation or electrical services (e.g., quality, cost, reliability)
• Maintain technical expertise in assigned functional areas such as instrumentation, analyzers, motors, etc.
• Provide training to operating departments and Control Systems Mechanics related to assigned functional areas
• Provide forecast cost and schedule estimates for capital and maintenance projects
• Determine scope of work for electrical/instrumentation portion of projects
• Provide engineering design and specifications to support procurement and construction activities for projects
• Lead and/or participate on standards teams to develop standards and practices to be used for Eastman capital and maintenance projects
• Interpret codes and standards related to functional areas of expertise
• Participate with E&I team members on improvement projects related to E&I processes
• Provide on-call E&I support for plant operations
• Perform above duties with attention to safety in both work practices and design
• Perform above duties with a focus on team work and customer satisfaction
• Prioritize work assignments based on the safety, environmental, regulatory, and economic value to Eastman

Qualifications:

• Entry Level
• Performs routine assignments in the discipline or function. Typically requires a college or university degree or the equivalent work experience that provides knowledge and exposure to fundamental theories, principles and concepts. Develop competence by performing structured work assignments
• Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems
• Works with direct supervision
• Assist in the performance of engineering duties such as the planning of manufacturing, and the installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical apparatus. Under direct supervision, provides support to more experienced Electrical Engineers.

Education:
Bachelor (BS) or Master's (MS) degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university is required.

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 powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.