Coal Operator

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 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Job Description:

The Coal Operator is under the direction of the Team Manager responsible for the Utilities Division/Power Dept Coal Operations and Day Services teams. Will operate a locomotive to unload coal, operate field coal equipment for internal coal handling, operate control systems for unloading and internal handling, housekeeping within chutes and general area, unloading water treatment chemicals, and making minor adjustment to water treatment system.

Responsibilities:

Job Duties:

• Operate a locomotive, railcar couplings, and rail switches to support unloading operations.
• Operate coal handling equipment (Belts, chute, flop gates, crusher, shaker, etc.) in the field.
• Operate a computerized control system for unloading, internal coal movements, and water treatment operation.
• Unload water treatment chemicals
• Monitor, adjust, and communicate water treatment system status
• Routine housekeeping within area
• Facilitate start of shift meetings and make routine eLog entries.
  
  

Special Note:

This role could be included in future cross training opportunities within Power Dept Day Services Operations as business needs require.

Qualifications:

Requirements to perform Essential Elements of the job:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Good communications skills.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, and elevated catwalks.
• Must be willing to work overtime as requested.
• Must be able to work from heights on a daily basis.
• Must be able to drive and safely operate vehicles (trucks, aerial platform, JLG, telehandler).
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in noise exceeding 85dBa.
• Must have basic computer skills and willingness to develop.
• Must be able to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Must be able to routinely apply knowledge, team and problem-solving techniques in decision making.
• Must possess and demonstrate team skills.
• Must follow/role model all safety requirements and expectations.
• Complete energy isolation of equipment (i.e. lockout-tagout).
• Must be able to work in hot, cold, dirty, and/or dusty environments. Both indoors and outdoors.
• Monitor incoming coal quality and take samples as needed.
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Locomotive and/or railroad switching
• Coal Handling operations/maintenance
• Water treatment operation
  
  

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated 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.