Power Distribution Electrical Engineer

Job Requisition ID: 52812

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.

Power Distribution Electrical Engineer

Join Eastman’s Plant Maintenance Department in the Centralized Electrical Group as a pivotal Electrical Engineer, where your expertise will directly impact the efficiency and safety of our operations. You will be the cornerstone of electrical engineering technical support, empowering our plant operating departments and the Power Distribution Team to achieve optimal performance. Your deep knowledge and innovation will ensure our standards not only meet but exceed corporate and industry benchmarks, forging a path of excellence and reliability. As a key player in maintaining and enhancing our electrical systems, your contributions will be vital to the success and advancement of Eastman’s site operations, setting new standards for safety, efficiency, and technological advancement.

Relocation to Longview, TX Provided.

What You'll Do As a PD Electrical Engineer

As you step into the role of Power Distribution Electrical Engineer at Eastman's Longview, Texas facility, you will embark on a journey where your expertise will be pivotal in enhancing our electrical systems. The following duties and responsibilities outline your critical contributions to our team, emphasizing safety, innovation, and excellence in power distribution.

• Provide high voltage power distribution electrical engineering support primarily for the Longview, Texas site, with potential support for other locations as needed.
• Maintain and enhance technical expertise in power distribution systems, including protective relay schemes, circuit technology, and relay and trip unit operations.
• Develop and implement procedures for the efficient operation and protection of the cogeneration generator.
• Ensure the reliability and safety of the generator through advanced understanding and application of GE Protects, SEL Products, and Emerson systems.
• Identify and implement opportunities for improved electrical design focusing on safety, quality, cost, and reliability.
• Provide cost and schedule estimates for capital and maintenance projects.
• Define the scope of work for electrical components of projects and develop engineering designs and specifications to support procurement and construction.
• Coordinate and deliver training for operating departments and Control Systems Mechanics.
• Mentor and share knowledge with team members to foster professional growth.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance teams to address and resolve electric motor issues across various voltage applications.
• Monitor performance and maintain data on electrical equipment to optimize reliability.
• Lead troubleshooting and repair efforts for large electrical motors, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
• Engage in reliability reviews to identify root causes and improve motor performance.
  
  

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will leverage the following experience, skills and abilities:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering is essential, laying the foundation for your technical expertise.
• You bring a minimum of 5 years of impactful experience in electrical power distribution, system design, and troubleshooting, ideally within the dynamic chemical or petrochemical industry.
• Your skill set encompasses a broad range of electrical engineering and project management capabilities, including power distribution, electrical system design, grounding, lighting, motors, and variable frequency drives.
• You embody a proactive safety mindset, believing that injuries and safety incidents are preventable, and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to personnel and process safety.
• Your ability to collaborate effectively within diverse teams is matched by your capacity to manage a high volume of critical tasks with efficiency and precision.
• With a high level of initiative, you excel at self-managing a demanding workload, consistently delivering outstanding results.
  
  

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.

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