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 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Responsibilities

Eastman’s WWE&C Construction Technologist is a member of a leadership team that will always strive to provide safe, effective construction and turnaround execution that meets or exceeds our business and operational needs. The Construction Technologist will work with project teams and execution forces to effectively execute Capital Projects/Turnarounds.

We are leaders that will continuously strive to be a center of excellence for Eastman

Role: The Construction Technologist provides leadership throughout the execution of the capital project and turnaround by maximizing the value by safely executing projects and turnarounds within budget, on schedule and ensuring required operability is achieved for our business partners.

Responsibilities include:

• Focus on construction/turnaround tactical and field issues

• Communicate safety expectations and processes to execution forces

• Monitor work to ensure compliance

• Perform audits with the construction/turnaround execution teams

• Provide input to constructability, turnaround execution plan, project execution plans, schedules and estimates

• Initiate work requests

• Coordinate contractors and construction/turnaround execution

• Monitor performance of individual projects and turnarounds

• Approve field deviations (PCN, Rework, Delay Charges)

• Review, verify and approve contractor invoices

• Inspect and accept installations and turnover packages

• Verify completion of work and initiate closing notices

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma required-- 2-year associate/technical degree 4-year degree a plus

• 5+ years of industrial/commercial construction experience to include:

• Building and Engineering Knowledge: Understanding construction materials, tools, and techniques is crucial. This may include masonry, plumbing, HVAC, and operating heavy machinery

• Safety Compliance: Knowledge of safety regulations and the ability to implement safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.

• Project Management: Skills in planning, scheduling, and managing resources to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget

• Technical Proficiency: Ability to read blueprints, use construction software, and knowledge of various tools and machinery

• Demonstrated E&I skillsets a plus

• Preferred certifications: CWI, E&I certifications, NCCER certification

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to: steel toe shoes, hard hats, safety goggles/glasses, gloves, protective clothing, & hearing protection

• Willing to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions

• Ability to squat, bend, reach, and climb ladders

• Must be able to lift heavy items, occasionally up to 40 pounds

• Must be able to pass physical, drug screen, motor vehicle and background check

  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.