I & E Mechanic

Eastman Chemical Company•Pace, FL

About The Position

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 . Long Description Electrical and Instrumentation Technician The Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Technician is responsible for the maintenance and repair of industrial instrumentation and electrical equipment in a safe, efficient, and effective manner and with a high level of proficiency. The person in this position must be able to respond to call-outs and have flexibility to work overtime.

Requirements

Associates degree or technical degree/certification from an accredited educational institution in Electrical or Instrumentation Technology, or a degree related to the core responsibilities of this position.
5+ years’ experience in an industrial chemical or manufacturing environment
A strong background in control and instrumentation, including valves, transmitters, controllers, and DCS systems.
Experience in troubleshooting and repair of electronic and digital process control systems, related loop equipment, electric motors, high voltage equipment, as well as control circuitry
Familiarity with methods of level, temperature, pressure, and flow measurement, as well as knowledge relating to pneumatic and electronic instrumentation
Have practical knowledge relating to electrical distribution, motors and motor control, conduit and wiring practices, lighting and grounding as well as familiarity with the National Electrical Code (particularly for hazardous locations)
Embrace SAFETY FIRST every day and at all times
Thorough understanding of and compliance with OSHA regulations
Must be able to read blue prints, specification sheets, loop diagrams and P&IDs
Basic computer software and hardware experience including competency with MS Office.
Must possess good math, science, and problem solving skills
Must possess initiative and be self-motivated
Good interpersonal skills with ability to work in a team setting
Clear and effective written and oral communication
Must be able to climb ladders and work at heights of up to 100 ft.
Duties require substantial bending, lifting, reaching, crouching
Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
Must be able to work in confined spaces
Must have a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Process analyzer experience helpful but not required
Prior experience with SAP a plus

Responsibilities

Maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing chemical plant instrumentation and equipment including low and high voltages, valves, transmitters, controllers, and Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
Investigation of equipment failures to include determining root causes, and recommending and implementing appropriate solutions to eliminate or reduce failures
Assisting in the review, development and implementation of site preventative maintenance programs
Participating in the planning and execution of chemical plant turnarounds

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