Maintenance Helper - Power Distribution

Maintenance Helper - Power Distribution

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

Utilities Power Distribution Department is seeking an experienced Maintenance Craft person.

This role will assist skilled professionals in performing operations of power distribution systems plus maintain and repair equipment associated. Will aid in operation and/or electrical/instrument maintenance and repair assignments.

Responsible for providing safe reliable power services for Eastman Chemical, Utilities, Power Distribution Department, while operating and maintaining electrical distribution equipment associated to turbine powered generators, exciters, powerhouse switch gear, transformers/substations, breakers/starters, station batteries, relaying, cables and electrical manhole/vault systems. Voltages up to 138KV. Generated and transmitted power is 13.8KV and transformed down to 4.16KV, 2.4KV and 480V.

Please attach current resume and any training certifications achieved (or include in your application information).

Responsibilities include:

• Operations of power distribution system.
• Maintain SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Perform equipment LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out).
• Maintain LOTO check sheets.
• Maintain a preventive/predictive maintenance program.
• Test assets using specialty computer equipment and software.
• Repair on power distribution system apparatus including transformers, breakers, generators, reactors, cables, switches, relays etc.
• Responsible for maintaining electrical manholes.
• Provide installation of power distribution equipment and pull medium voltage cable.
• Issue work permits to groups performing work in manholes, on substations or gear, and in distribution buildings.

• Demonstrate a strong understanding and commitment to safety.
• Must perform all the essential elements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Provide clear and concise verbal and written communications.
• Possess and practice good organizational skills.
• Be a team player.
• Be dependable and exercise good time management skills.
• Must possess the ability to learn the safety and regulatory requirements for the assigned operating area, proficient computer skills, and become knowledgeable of a variety of software packages including specialty equipment testing software, corporate systems, i.e., Microsoft Office products, Intranet, SAP, computer dispatch system, etc.
• Be able to accept and provide constructive feedback.
• Be able to complete all required training for this position.

• Candidate must follow all safety procedures.
• Must wear company-provided personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, safety glasses with side shields, and hard hats always in designated areas. Other specialized protective equipment must be worn when required.
• Power Distribution works days but if required, must be willing to work a twelve (12) hour rotating shift schedule.
• Overtime work is required from time to time.
• Computer functions such as testing software, creating, sending, and receiving e‑mail and data entry are required.
• Have a strong work ethic, demonstrating both initiative and a professional attitude.
• Must have clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to apply mechanical and electrical aptitude to properly maintain the performance of the equipment within area of responsibility.
• Rate of pay is based upon experience.
• Must be able to perform the essential elements of the positions with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be willing to clean shave when necessary.
• Must be willing to work crew rotation on an emergency call list.

The following essential elements are general duties that represent the broad spectrum of job assignments. The level of responsibility and job duties within the job assignment are commensurate with established company-wide requirements.

• Demonstrates a willingness and desire to function in a team setting and exhibit behaviors that would support overall company goals and objectives.
• Actively participates in improvement teams, projects, and safety programs as well as follows and upholds the Eastman Team…