Eastman Chemical

Specialty chemicals and materials manufacturer

I & E Mechanic

Equipment MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 14

Full-timeSt Gabriel, LA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
A technical degree or certification is highly recommended.
Previous experience in a chemical, petrochemical, or related manufacturing environment is required.
A valid driver's license is required.
A strong background in control and instrumentation, including valves, transmitters, controllers, and distributed control systems, is required.
Experience with electronic and digital process control systems, related loop equipment, electric motors, high-voltage equipment, and control circuitry is required.
Familiarity with level, temperature, pressure, and flow measurement methods, and knowledge of pneumatic and electronic instrumentation, is required.
Practical knowledge of electrical distribution, motors and motor control, conduit and wiring practices, lighting and grounding, and familiarity with the National Electrical Code, particularly for hazardous locations, is required.
Basic understanding of process operation, including start-up, shutdown, flows, and setting priorities, is required.
Ability to read blueprints is required.
Completion of all required training per the St. Gabriel Maintenance Department Training Schedule is required.
The candidate must set and maintain high safety standards.
The candidate must be able to work outside in environmental conditions that may include extreme heat or cold.
The candidate must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment without restriction and pass any medical examination associated with its use.
The candidate must be able to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist, push and pull 50 pounds horizontally, and carry 20 pounds while walking.
The candidate must be able to climb stairs and ladders and extend arms through a normal range of motion while standing and squatting.
The candidate must be able to serve on the emergency response team or fire brigade.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on support to resolve instrumentation and electrical problems as they occur.
Understand general, hot-work, and entry permit procedures.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair chemical plant instrumentation and equipment, including low- and high-voltage equipment, valves, transmitters, controllers, and distributed control systems.
Investigate equipment failures to determine root causes, and recommend and implement appropriate solutions to eliminate or reduce failures.
Assist in reviewing, developing, and implementing site preventative maintenance programs.
Participate in planning and executing chemical plant turnarounds.
Take callouts and work turnarounds to keep the plant operating at present or full rates.
Keep abreast of new methodologies, work practices, software, and technology for application and use within the plant.
Complete scheduled-order forms and provide information to the scheduler so that the maintenance group's key performance indicators can be maintained.
Assist with entering and completing management-of-change entries.
Enter work notifications when work is identified.

Desired Qualifications

Process analyzer experience is a plus.

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

The Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Technician provides hands-on support to resolve instrumentation and electrical problems as they occur.

Key Responsibilities

Understand permit procedures (general, hot and entry)
Maintain, troubleshoot and repair chemical plant instrumentation and equipment including low and high voltages, valves, transmitters, controllers and Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
Investigate equipment failures to determine root cause and recommend and implement appropriate solutions to eliminate or reduce failures
Assist in the review, development and implementation of site preventative maintenance programs
Participate in the planning and execution of chemical plant turnarounds
Take callouts and work turn-around to keep plant operating at present or full rates
Keep abreast of new methodologies, work practices, software and technology for application and use within the plant
Fill out completions form on scheduled orders and give information to Scheduler so this person can maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for the maintenance group
Assist in entering and completing management of change (MOCs)
Enter notification as work is noticed to maintain a great functional plant

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required
Technical degree or certification highly recommended
Must have previous experience in a chemical, petrochemical or related manufacturing environment
Valid driver's license required
A strong background in control and instrumentation, including valves, transmitters, controllers and DCS systems
Experience with 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
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)
Process analyzer experience a plus
Basic understanding of process operation (start-up, shutdown, flows and be able to set priorities)
Ability to read blueprints
Must complete all required training per the St. Gabriel Maintenance Department Training Schedule
Be a proactive safety leader; set and maintain high safety standards

Physical requirements include, but are not limited to:

Work outside in environmental conditions, which at times include extreme heat or cold
Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) without restriction and pass any medical examination associated with the use of PPE
Lift 50 pounds floor to waist; push and pull 50 pounds horizontally
Carry 20 pounds while walking
Climb stairs and ladders
Extend arms through normal range of motion while standing and squatting
Ability to serve on emergency response team/fire brigade

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.

About the Company

Eastman Chemical

Specialty chemicals and materials manufacturer

Eastman Chemical Company, which brands itself as Eastman, is a global specialty materials company that develops and manufactures specialty chemicals, polymers, and cellulosic fibers. Its products include copolyesters such as Eastman Tritan and Cristal, Naia cellulosic fibers, Tetrashield protective resin systems, and recycled-content materials like Eastman PET Renew, developed with customers across roughly 13 industries including packaging, consumer goods, transportation, and textiles. A central part of its operations is molecular recycling, which converts hard-to-recycle plastic waste into feedstock for new materials at plants in Kingsport, Tennessee, Longview, Texas, and France. What sets Eastman apart is this circular-economy focus—its molecular recycling capacity and "It's the feedstock" model—paired with a broad specialty portfolio. The goal is to address challenges like climate change and plastic waste while supplying sustainable materials to industry.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Kingsport, TN
Founded: 1920

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