Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

Role

As a Rotating Equipment Engineer within our Worldwide Engineering and Construction (WWE&C) division, you will provide subject matter expert engineering support for Eastman manufacturing plants worldwide. Projects consist of small, fast-paced requests to large, long-range capital projects and study jobs. You will provide support for the Capital Program, Plant Engineering, Machinery Analysis Team, Maintenance and Construction efforts. This role will cover a broad range of rotating equipment (pumps, fans, compressors, blowers, turbines, etc.) and support systems (lubrication, sealing systems, mechanical and power systems, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Safety and Standards
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal and process safety.
• Provide subject matter expertise for machinery specific standards and involvement in industry standards organizations (PIP, API, ASME, ANSI).
• Serve as rotating equipment SME for plant operations support:
• Participate in equipment troubleshooting, failure investigations, root-cause analyses, and development of corrective actions.
• Assist with equipment inspections, maintenance planning, repair recommendations, and replacement decisions.
• Support equipment startups, shutdowns, turnarounds, commissioning, and return-to-service activities.
• Serve as rotating equipment lead on capital projects:
• Support the selection, specification, installation, testing, and commissioning of new or modified rotating equipment.
• Review equipment datasheets, drawings, vendor documents, performance curves, inspection reports, and repair records.
• Collaborate with vendors and contractors and participate in witness testing with both internal and external shops
• Provide SME support to procurement efforts through AML updates.
• Mentorship and Training:
• Mentor and provide guidance/training for less experienced engineers
• Versatility and Adaptability
• Navigate multiple environments (office, operation/production area, maintenance shop, external repair shop) to accomplish project priorities
• Travel/Off-Shift Support
• Some periodic travel (up to 5%) (domestic & international) may be required
• Occasional off-shift support may be required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering
• 2+ years relevant professional experience supporting rotating equipment required
• Self-motivated individual with a strong willingness to continue learning through fast-paced Chemical Process Industry projects.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, visualization, and hands-on experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a team environment.
• Navigate multiple environments (office, operation/production area, maintenance shop, external repair shop) to accomplish project priorities
• Lead cross-functional working teams with effective group facilitation and collaboration

What will make you stand out:

• Professional Engineering (PE) License
• Experience working on Capital Projects
• Level 2 or higher vibration analysis training

Note

Eastman will not accept applicants for this offered position who require visa sponsorship, including those whose status is F-1 visa OPT who subsequently would require ongoing visa sponsorship.

Eastman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.