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EI Technician


Job Location:

Newport - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 20 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 17 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

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 companys 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 13000 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.

The Position

Reporting to the E/I Supervisor you will support the site maintenance effort carrying out typical maintenance activities including:

  • Responding to plant breakdowns as required to diagnose and resolve faults of an instrumentation or electrical nature.
  • Installation and maintenance of 415V AC motors and associated control equipment.
  • Installing commissioning and maintaining safety control and measurement systems. Level pressure and temperature measurements etc.
  • Carry out calibration and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems as per procedural documentation.
  • Maintenance of hazardous area equipment inline with the DSEAR regulations.
  • General electrical installation work including lighting and cable management.
The Person

  • Will be committed to high standards in the safety and quality of their work.
  • Will possess a time served qualification in a electrical/instrument discipline.
  • Will have experience in fault finding using a systematic approach to get to route cause efficiently and effectively.
  • Will have a flexible approach to changing priorities.
  • Will be capable of working alone or effectively as part of a team.
  • Will be able to perform critical tasks within specified time constraints and schedules.
  • Will understand and correctly use the following systems:
    - SAP to complete assigned maintenance review and update equipment history
    - Beamex CMX software to carry out and record instrument calibrations
    - Drawing database to access understand and update site electrical and control drawings when required
    - Microsoft office for general administrative tasks
What We Offer

  • Competitive salary.
  • Contributory pension up to 9% employers contributions.
  • Annual performance bonus plan.
  • Free private medical insurance and discounted rates for dependents*
  • Life Insurance.
  • Group Income Protection.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Car salary sacrirfice scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme.

*Benefit in kind

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity 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 highly engaged workforce where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.


Required Experience:

IC


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Driven by more than 100 years of continuous innovation, Eastman is a global specialty materials company.

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