Field Safety Construction Technologist

Eastman Texas City Field Construction Technologist

Qualification Requirements

Must meet the following: 
•    High school diploma or GED equivalent
•    Ten-plus years of related experience in maintenance and/or construction

Must be able to perform essential job tasks:
•    Communicating effectively (both written and oral) with all levels of the organization as well as with other business stakeholders
•    Demonstrating proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and other computer applications

Must be able to meet the following requirements:
•    Able to work in United States without sponsorship
•    Pass a background check to acquire a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)
•    Utilize typical personal protective equipment
•    Able to physically access equipment throughout the plant on multiple levels

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position:
•    Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and be able to work in awkward or confining spaces. 
•    Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
•    Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision.
•    Must be physically capable of spending long hours standing and occasionally work in chemical-protected clothing and equipment.
•    Ability to climb stairs and ladders (including vertical) and work at elevated heights.
•    Must be able to work in chemical protective clothing and equipment in an outdoor environment.
•    Must be able to work in a potentially hazardous chemical environment.
•    Must be “fit for duty”

Eastman Team Member Commitment to Safety

At Eastman, the safety of our employees, visitors, and the communities in which we operate is a core value of our culture. We must remember that we earn the right to operate in our communities, and we always want to send our fellow team members home safely. All team members must commit to:
•    Operating with a zero-incident mindset and always take time to do the job safely. Never executing an activity that does not follow procedure or cannot be done safely. 
•    Stopping any process or work that is deemed unsafe.
•    Following all procedures and training that have been established in designated work areas and raising concerns if there is not a way to follow procedures as currently written. 
•    Following the Eastman Life Critical Processes and Basic Safety Expectations.
•    Actively identifying and eliminating hazards in the workplace and watching out for the safety of co-workers. 
•    Always using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as it applies to the job and specific tasks.
•    Reporting all job-related injuries or illnesses and near-miss incidents in a timely manner.