Civil/Structural Technologist

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, visit www.eastman.com.

Provide civil/structural technical support for Eastman manufacturing units in Kingsport.  Individuals in this role utilize a broad range of civil/structural skills on projects that range from small, fast-paced production projects to development projects, to execution of capital projects.  

What To Expect:

• Technical Development – structured technical onboarding through the OBD2 program
• Interpersonal Development – structured growth in professional and communication skills
• Opportunities to explore potential career paths through structured rotations
• Exposure to manufacturing operations in staff, maintenance, reliability, and other capacities
• Mentorship – formal mentor relationship to help train and equip for role
• Performance Feedback and career development

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Maintenance, Development, and Manufacturing teams to achieve production, reliability, and maintenance goals.
• Work with Plant Engineering teams to provide technical solutions, project management, and support throughout project cycles.
• Assist in the design, field validation, and inspection of civil/structural assets.
• Support and mentor teams, contribute to global engineering initiatives, and provide civil/structural technical support for troubleshooting and operational improvements.

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Qualifications

Skills, Attributes, Experience, and Education

• Associate degree or equivalent experience
• Preferred experience in a manufacturing plant environment, with a strong preference for experience in a chemical plant environment. Preferred experience to include:
  • Technical Expertise: Experience with design, drafting, field verification, installation, documentation, troubleshooting, and problem-solving of equipment. General knowledge of civil/structural components, including foundations, steel, concrete, masonry, timber, and types of building construction.
  • Project Management: Skills in project management, including capital project support (scope, definition, estimating), and technical field support of civil/structural assets.
  • Documentation and Analysis: Working knowledge of Civil/Structural documentation. Excellent analysis and communication skills to interpret manufacturing requests and convey technical solutions.

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 highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.