2024 Control Systems Mechanic - Electrician, Refrigeration, or High Voltage
EastmanAbout the role
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 14,500 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2022 revenues of approximately $10.6 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
The Control Systems Mechanic responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Dismantle, repair, make adjustments to, overhaul, erect, install, assemble, fabricate and service analyzer, refrigeration, power distribution, and other general electrical and instrument (E&I) equipment throughout the plant depending on specific crew assignment
- Provide the site production facilities with reliable, uninterrupted, and safe electrical energy supply
- Detect faulty equipment by inspection, testing, or general knowledge of the work
- Perform troubleshooting and preventive maintenance work to prevent breakdowns that could curtail production or cause dangerous or unsafe conditions to exist
- Work from blueprints, written specifications, sketches, and oral instructions
- Make repairs using reference material and prior experience without specific instruction
- Utilize testing and measurement equipment
- Observe maintenance procedures and keep all tools and shop equipment in good working condition
- Perform basic root cause failure analysis (RCFA) on equipment and use reporting systems to record information
- May perform specialized skills related to process analyzer equipment, refrigeration, or power distribution
- Comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions
- Coordinate eyes, hands, and fingers to handle precise movements
- Coordinate eyes, hands and feet with each other in response to visual prompts
- Use computers to:
- Access procedures and other information
- Access and complete required training
- Input/retrieve data
- Follow all safety, environmental, and company rules and policies
- SPHERA Reporting
- Refrigerant Handling
- Be available for overtime or alternate schedules, on-call duties, and work rotating shift as required
- Perform other related duties as designated by supervision
- Use all safety equipment/personal protective equipment as designated, including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, face shield, fire retardant coveralls, safety boots, and respirators
- Physical requirements include, but are not limited to, performing work in both shop/indoors and field/outdoors (in all weather conditions), standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights, working in cramped or confined spaces as needed, and lifting and moving loads of various weights using any available tools and equipment
- Interpersonal requirements include, but are not limited to:
- Good Judgment
- Dependability
- Initiative (makes good use of time/resources)
- Calm during emergencies
- Team Player in a diverse work group
Training Requirements
- Have completed CSM Apprentice Program OR
- Must enroll and successfully complete CSM Apprenticeship Program and On-the-Job Learning upon acceptance
Qualifications
- Demonstrate ability to support a strong safety culture (Zero Incident Mindset)
- Minimum of 2 years of direct Electrical & Instrumentation experience
Additional Information
- 1st class and apprentices will remain at current pay rate during CSM Apprenticeship Program (They will remain on a yearly salary increase per an acceptable performance review)
Eastman Chem
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