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Eastman Electrical Safety Lead in Kingsport, Tennessee
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
Manages the electrical safety program for compliance with OSHA and NFPA 70E.
Enforcement of NRTL listed equipment.
Lead the electrical area classification committee, evaluating and assigning new classifications and modifying existing classifications due to equipment/process changes.
Serve as the SME or incident investigator for electrical incidents.
Use electrical safety knowledge and extensive experience to make judgement calls to maintain safe work practices and comply with standards.
Evaluate medical devices to determine if they can be safely used in electrically classified areas.
Evaluate and determine proper PPE needed for qualified electrical workers.
Owner of TNO safe practices manual for electrical safety.
Trapped key interlock contact for TNO.
Contributing member of the Centralized Maintenance and Services Electrical Safety Team.
Contributing member of the Combustible Dust Competency Team.
Corporate support:
Lead the global Electrical Safety Center of Excellence team.
Owner of TNO and global electrical procedures and guidelines.
Trapped key interlock resource for other Eastman sites.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering required.
CESCP certification preferred.
6+ years of experience with managing an electrical safety program required.
Extensive knowledge of NFPA 70, 70E, 70B, 496, 497, 30, and 505 and OSHA 1910.269 and Subpart S.
Working knowledge of API RP 500 standard.
Experience with arc flash calculations in accordance with IEEE 1584 and mitigation techniques, shock hazards and mitigation techniques and shock protection PPE testing and storage requirements.
Experience working with Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories for field evaluations and limited product certifications (TUV, Intertek, UL, etc.).
Extensive knowledge of (hazardous) electrically classified locations.
Experience evaluating portable electronic devices for use in electrically classified locations.
Combustible dust experience and hazard mitigation techniques.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft office (Easypower or Etap experience considered a plus).
Proficient organizational and time management skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment.
Ability to climb ladders and stand for periods of time.
Experience with electrical generation & distribution equipment up to 13.8kV
Experience with 480V equipment and maintenance.
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.
