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For more information, visit www.eastman.com.\nResponsibilities\nControl Systems Mechanic job responsibilities include but not limited to:\nDismantle, repair, make adjustments to, overhaul, erect, install, assemble, fabricate and service general electrical and instrument (E&I) equipment throughout the plant \nKnow and understand basic AC/DC electrical theory\nProficient in electrical and instrumentation installation and troubleshooting\nProvide the site production facilities with reliable, uninterrupted, and safe electrical energy supply\nDetect faulty equipment by inspection, testing, or general knowledge of the electrical and instrumentation worktrade\nPerform troubleshooting and preventive maintenance work to prevent breakdowns that could curtail production or cause dangerous or unsafe conditions to exist\nAdhere to strict deadline for scheduled equipment PMs/calibrations, including but not limited to:\nProcess Instrument Calibrations\nMotor Control Center PMs\nUninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) PMs\nCombustible Gas Detector Calibration\nInterlock Verification Tests\nWork from blueprints, written specifications, sketches, and oral instructions\nMake repairs using reference material and prior experience without specific instruction\nUtilize testing and measurement equipment\nDigital Mult-meter\nInsulation Tester\nProcess Meter\nField Communicator\nQualifications:\n\nMinimum Requirements:\nHigh School Diploma or Equivalent\nMust be at least 18 years of age\nMust be legally authorized to work in the United States\nMust have a valid state motor vehicle driver’s license\nAssociate’s degree in a related field or two or more years of related experience\nQualifications\nRequired\nExperience with instrumentation such as pressure, temperature, level, flow, analytical, and control devices.\nAbility to read and interpret electrical schematics, loop drawings, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.\nAbility to use tools and test equipment safely, including digital multimeters, insulation testers, calibrators, and other maintenance instruments.\nUnderstanding of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance practices.\nAbility to follow lockout/tagout, electrical safety, process safety, confined-space, hot-work, and other applicable safety requirements.\nPreferred qualifications\nDemonstrated experience troubleshooting, repairing, calibrating, and maintaining industrial electrical and instrumentation systems, including electrical circuits, motor controls, control panels, power distribution, control valves, positioners, transmitters, analyzers, switches, actuators, final control elements, and related test equipment.\nExperience in a chemical plant, refinery, power generation facility, manufacturing plant, or other continuous-process environment, with working knowledge of distributed control systems, programmable logic controllers, safety instrumented systems, variable-frequency drives, industrial communication networks, and platforms such as Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, ABB, or Schneider Electric.\nKnowledge of hazardous-area electrical equipment, intrinsic safety, grounding and bonding, and applicable electrical codes and standards; experience using computerized maintenance management systems such as SAP, Maximo, or similar platforms.\nPrior experience leading maintenance tasks, coordinating contractors, or serving as a maintenance subject-matter expert.\nApplicants must do the following:\nComplete WorkKeys assessments no later than 30 days after applying. See the minimum required scores below. Make your scores \"public\" to employers. The URL must include the words \"test details” and can be posted in the WorkKeys section of the application.\nSee further instructions provided in the link below. WorkKeys tests are currently offered at Kilgore College (must register several days in advance) and you can register online at https://www.kilgore.edu/admissions/testing-office/ \nMinimum WorkKeys scores of: \nApplied Math - Operator 5 \nGraphic Literacy - Operator 5 \nWorkplace Documents - Operator 5 \nApplied Technology - no minimum required, but scores are still a factor and reviewed by hiring managers \nSuccessful completion of Select Assessment ® for Manufacturing administered by Talogy (Qualified candidates will receive an email from Eastman with instructions on how to complete this upon submission of application)\nTraining Requirements (after reporting to work):\nComplete 3 year apprenticeship program that includes:\nClassroom (books, hands on labs, tests) which is primarily done on the apprentice’s own time\nOn the job training\nOn going satisfactory performance with quarterly evaluations and feedback\nMaintain current status on all procedural and safety training\n\nEastman is 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