Control Systems Technician
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 2020 revenues of approximately $8.5 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
Responsibilities
This position provides technician level process analytics support plant-wide at the Kingsport site. Job duties and responsibilities include:
- Role model in the areas of safety and safety awareness. Communicate and emphasize the importance of safe work behaviors to coworkers.
- Actively participate in division and group safety programs including Actively Caring Talks, Task Safety Audits, Behavior-Based Safety and Near Miss Reporting.
- Develop process analytical expertise and be an enthusiastic advocate for process analytical technology. Proactively seek technologies that offer advantages for Eastman.
- Work closely with the rest of the Process Analytics technical staff, Engineering, Operations, Suppliers, Technology and Purchasing to design and implement process analyzer systems.
- Ensure frequent and effective communications with all stakeholders on the status of process analyzer systems and maintenance work.
- Review analyzer installations in the field using a formal checkout including a thorough safety assessment.
- Proactively assess analyzer performance and reliability, generate improvement ideas.
- Write, review and approve field procedures and job aids for analyzer maintenance.
- Ensure timely follow-up on internal partner complaints and concerns.
- Install, configure, troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and test a wide variety of complex electronic equipment and sample handling systems.
- Train Process Instrument Analysts (PIAs) with regard to the operation and troubleshooting and repair of process analytical systems.
Qualifications
Education:
- Associates Degree in an electronics related curriculum or equivalent (from an accredited program) or a BS Degree in Computer Science with a background in electronics or instrumentation and process controls.
Other preferred skills include:
- Experienced in the troubleshooting and repair of industrial and/or analytical instrumentation.
- A graduate of Eastman's Maintenance Mechanic (E&I) apprenticeship is preferred.
- Experience in Polymers Manufacturing is a plus.
- Candidate must be Eastman Technician Qualified.
- Candidate should possess good problem-solving, math, and science skills.
- Must have a high level of initiative and be a strong team player with a winning attitude.
- Capable of managing short-term and long-term measurement needs while meeting timelines.
- Clear and effective written and oral communication skills.
- Knowledge in computers, electronics, software logic, instrument troubleshooting and statistics is a must.
Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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