Electrical Engineer - Distribution Services

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,

• The role: Provide technical support and project coordination for ongoing 24/7 operations in Distribution Services (DS) Department, Utilities Division. This individual will utilize a broad range of engineering skills for design, installation, operation, control, troubleshooting, maintenance, and compliance to TNO utility systems. Primary utility systems operated in Distribution Services include:
  • Refrigeration systems supplying chilled water, glycol, and brine for processing cooling/air conditioning.
  • Water systems, including river water, filtered water, deionized boiler feedwater, and condensate return systems.
  • Compressed air systems supplying plant air, instrument air, and process air.
  • Hot oil furnaces supporting Polymers Mfg.
  • Third-party utilities, such as nitrogen, natural/inert gas, and water.
  • Distribution networks for steam, air, natural gas, nitrogen, cooling water, and firewater.
• Zero Incident Mindset: Candidate must complete all assigned duties in a safe manner.
• The candidate: Function well in team environment and be effective working with people in all layers of the organization.
  • Projects often address needs identified by operators/mechanics; develop strong positive relationships with operations in DS and Utilities Maintenance.
  • Successful execution requires collaboration between operations, maintenance, and manufacturing leaders in Plant and Process Engineering; project managers/engineers, construction; contract engineering and craft labor.
  • Successful candidates will have a demonstrated track record of initiative; the ability to remain calm in stressful situations and help colleagues remain calm.
• The work: Projects will typically involve troubleshooting & improvements for systems; design, installation, commissioning of new systems including operation, maintenance and/or ongoing improvements. This role will be largely, focused on controls control systems.
  • Projects may include engineering studies, equipment / instrument specification/selection, capital project support, project estimating, technical field support, project scope documentation, projects to demonstrate & maintain regulatory compliance, and coordination with other areas.
  • Projects will be oriented toward improving safety, compliance, reliability, and/or efficiency of equipment or systems.
  • Project portfolio will typically include a mix of MOCs, capital projects, reliability, testing & trials to support to compliance with environmental regulations, and real-time troubleshooting.
  • Field support of operators when systems are in upset conditions or don't perform as intended.
• The toolbox: Electrical engineering experience, including PLC and DCS control systems, motors, and instrumentation. An understanding of steam/power generation, water chemistry, mechanical integrity, refrigeration and heat transfer, steam distribution, compressors, pumps, HVAC and condensate collection is a plus.
  • Familiarity with P&IDs, single lines, elementaries, and equipment drawings; working knowledge of field notes for underground systems is a plus.
  • Candidate must be able to use digital tools such as SIEGA, PI, SharePoint in addition to Microsoft suite.

• BS in Electrical Engineering from accredited college or university required. Other engineering degrees may be considered depending on experience.
• 5+ years of engineering experience preferred
• PE License preferred
• Experience with utility systems, multidisciplinary project management, capital projects, maintenance, and/or construction is preferred
• Good people and communications skills, with the ability to work with a diverse team…