Eastman Chemical

Specialty chemicals and materials manufacturer

Pipeline Inspector

Equipment MaintenancePosted on Nov 11

Full-timeLongview, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A valid Texas driver's license.
A high school diploma or GED.
Understand and follow written or verbal instructions and procedures.
Follow all safety, environmental, and company rules and policies.

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, and inspect pumps, valves, pressure safety valves, instruments, cathodic protection systems, control valves, remote terminal communication units, meters, flow computers, and other pipeline-related equipment according to federal and state regulatory requirements.
Perform maintenance and inspection pigging on a prescribed schedule.
Work unusual schedules for planned and unplanned projects and be available for emergency call-out situations.
Travel to pipeline locations from Mt. Belvieu to Longview by company-assigned vehicle.
Perform pipeline tests, including in-line inspection, hydrotesting, and direct assessment, and follow procedures based on regulatory requirements in the Operations Manual and Pipeline Integrity Management Program.
Work directly with contractors, or sometimes direct them, on pipeline maintenance projects, inspections, and operations to ensure procedures are followed and tasks are documented when required.
Communicate as needed with feedstock suppliers, Tyler Terminal control room operators, and management.
Maintain pipeline operator certifications and training as required by regulatory agencies.
Initiate appropriate emergency response actions to control unusual situations such as leaks, including closing valves and contacting assistance for both emergencies and non-emergencies.
Maintain working relationships with contracted outside firms and landowners along the right-of-way, and communicate related problems to management.
Initiate repairs or recommend operating or physical changes and work to be performed along the pipelines.
Support SCADA and use Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Desired Qualifications

Have at least 3 years of experience working as a Pipeline Inspector or 5 years of pipeline operations experience.
Have previous experience in pipeline operations, inspection, or as a Corrosion Technician.
Have knowledge of SCADA.
Have experience performing pipeline tasks such as excavation, in-line inspection, hydrotesting, and close interval surveys.
Have pipeline operating experience maintaining and inspecting pumps, valves, pressure safety valves, pigging equipment, instrumentation, electrical control systems, cathodic protection systems, control valves, remote terminal communication units, meters, flow computers, and other pipeline-related equipment.
Be familiar with Department of Transportation regulations under Title 49 CFR 195, Transportation of Hazardous Liquids by Pipelines.
Have knowledge of the 811 call process.
Have experience using pipeline locator equipment.
Have experience managing excavation projects on loaded and unloaded pipelines.
Be able to read and interpret technical drawings.
Have corrosion and code experience, including NDT Level II certification and MT/PT/UT (thickness only) Level II certification.
Have a 2-year Associate of Applied Science degree in Corrosion Technology and at least 2 years of corrosion and code experience.
Have AMPP Corrosion Technician/Technologist Certification or Cathodic Protection Certification (CP1 or CP2).
Have experience meeting with landowners and maintaining relationships.
Have experience inspecting and repairing pipe using composite sleeves, bolt-on clamps, weld-on sleeves, and cut-outs.
Have experience inspecting, removing, and applying coating on pipe.

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

Essential functions / Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to the following:

Operates, maintains and inspects pumps, valves, pressure safety valves, instruments, Cathodic protection systems, control valves, remote terminal communication units, meters, flow computers and various other pipeline related equipment per federal and state regulatory agency requirements.
Performs maintenance and inspection pigging on a prescribed schedule
Works unusual schedules for both planned and unplanned projects and available for emergency call out situations.
Open to travel with overnight stays periodically
Performs pipeline tests (ILI, hydro, Direct Assessment et.) and associated procedures based on regulatory requirements outlined in the Operations Manual and the Pipeline Integrity Management Program.
Travel to pipeline locations from Mt Belvieu to Longview by company assigned vehicle.
Basic knowledge of GIS applications
Basic knowledge with various NDT tools
Works directly with or sometimes directs contractors on a variety of pipeline maintenance projects, inspections and operations to ensure procedures are followed and tasks are documented when required.
Maintains communication as needed with feedstock suppliers, Tyler Terminal control room operators, and management.
Maintains pipeline operator certifications and training as required by regulatory agencies.
Initiates appropriate emergency response actions as necessary to control situations in the event of unusual situations such as leaks or non-emergencies including closing of valves and initiating contacts for assistance.
Maintains good working relationships with outside firms contracted to maintain the pipelines and landowners along the right-of-way and communicates any related problems to management.
Initiates repairs or provides recommendations to supervision on any operating or physical changes or work to be performed along the pipelines.
Knowledge and support of SCADA, and Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, and Excel
Understand/follow written or verbal instructions/procedures
Follow all safety, environmental, and company rules and policies

Qualifications

Required Experience and Skills:

Valid Texas Driver's License
High school Diploma/GED

Strongly Preferred Skills and Experience:

Minimum of 3 years working as a Pipeline Inspector or 5 years of pipeline operations experience
Previous pipeline roles in operations, inspection, or Corrosion Technician
Knowledge and support of SCADA
Performing pipeline tasks (excavation, ILI, hydro, close interval survey etc.)
Pipeline operating – including, maintaining and inspecting of pumps, valves, pressure safety valves, pigging, instrumentation, electrical control systems, cathodic protection systems, control valves, remote terminal communication units, meters, flow computers, and various other pipeline related equipment
Familiar with DOT regulations Title 49 CFR 195 Transportation of Hazardous Liquids by Pipelines
Knowledge of 811 call process
Using pipeline locater equipment
Managing excavation projects on loaded and unloaded pipeline
Reading and interpreting technical drawings
Corrosion and code experience – including NDT Level II certification, MT/PT/UT (thickness only) Level II certification
2-year Associates degree of Applied Science in the field of Corrosion Technology and 2 or more years corrosion and code experience
AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance) Corrosion Technician/Technologist Certification or Cathodic Protection Certification (CP1 or CP2)
Meeting with landowners and maintaining relationships
Pipe inspection and repair with composite sleeves, bolt-on clamps, weld-on sleeves, and cut outs
Inspecting, removing, and application of coating on pipe

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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