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. Environmental TechnicianThe Environmental Technician is a member of the Health, Safety, Environmental and Security (HSES) department and reports to the HSES Manager. The Technician is responsible for regulatory environmental duties and wastewater treatment at the Pace plant, providing support for operations and maintenance to ensure adherence to the site’s Environmental Compliance program. This is a full-time position working a 9/80 schedule with a good portion of this time spent working independently in the field. Candidate must be able to work overtime as necessary and be able to travel 1-2 times per year for training. The primary duties are the fundamental requirements of the job. The list of duties is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Employees in this role may not have primary responsibility for all duties but will be required to perform these duties up to 25% of the time or as necessary. Employees must exercise principles of safety, environmental management, quality management and good housekeeping in all aspects of the job and must inform supervision of any unsafe practices or conditions. Primary Duties
Manage site’s non-hazardous/hazardous waste containers coordination, shipments, satellite accumulation areas and 90-day storage areas. Includes the following:
Sampling, scheduling, manifesting, and labeling; assisting with profiling waste
Updating site spreadsheet, drawings and documents
Lifting and labeling empty 55-gallon steel or overpack steel drums; using drum lifter, pallet mover or forklift to move full drums, weigh drums or position drums on pallets
Installing lids and seals utilizing a bung wrench, impact wrench, and/or rachet/socket
Picking up full 5- or 10-gallon sealed buckets containing waste
Laying out liners and containments (8’x8’ up to 12’x54’) for waste containers or laying out other material for containment of loose debris
Moving empty totes (300-400 gallon capacities) and utilizing forklifts to move totes containing material
Setting jack stands for waste trailers parked on-site; moving jack stands with a forklift
Installing liners in roll-off boxes (20 – 30 cubic yard dumpsters)
Opening/closing roll-tarps on dumpsters including use of rachets
Operating air driven or diesel operated pumps
Conducting non-routine waste meetings with Operations, Maintenance, Laboratory, Engineering, and/or Contractor personnel
Collecting and analyzing samples or sending samples off-site for analyses
Keeping hazardous waste training current
Miscellaneous: Shoveling and scooping material; moving various types and lengths of hoses
Primary Duties
Perform daily, weekly, monthly and annual site HSES compliance duties and inspections for air, waste and wastewater; includes collecting and packaging field samples for analysis
Work with internal departments to ensure compliance with environmental requirements
Coordinate and perform minor maintenance; work with maintenance on major repairs
Work with other HSES personnel, engineering, and maintenance on project work concerning wastewater operations and HSES department; includes Safe Work Permitting, Lock Out Tag Out, Hot Work Permitting, etc.
Assist with completion of facility environmental reports
Assist with site’s Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) Fugitive Monitoring Program:
Monitor field components and pumps as required
Update and pull reports from LeakDas as necessary
Update site spreadsheets, drawings and word documents
Understand heat and material balances, process flow diagrams, and process and instrumentation drawings
Calibrate on-site analyzers
Provide support to Operations for the site’s compliance programs
Perform groundwater monitoring activities including field sampling and calibrating equipment
Assist with site regulatory inspections
HSES On-call duty
Provide necessary response including providing instruction, equipment and clean-up efforts in the event of a release
Knowledge and Skills Required
Must have a ZERO INCIDENT/SAFETY FIRST mindset
Must be focused with excellent attention to detail
Must have strong problem-solving skills
Must have initiative and be able to work independently; taking initiative to make best use of time and resources. This position spends a good deal of time working independently in the field
Must be a team player with a positive attitude
Understanding of process flow diagrams and process and instrumentation drawings preferred
Good oral and written communication skills; Must be a strong listener with the ability to follow instructions
Must be dependable and exhibit a strong work ethic
Basic computer skills required, including Outlook, Word, SharePoint, and Excel
Must be willing and able to learn regulations and compliance
Must be willing to learn new processes and adapt to change
Education and Experience High school diploma or GED required Two years of related plant experience required Associates degree or coursework in Environmental Science, Process Technology or related field preferred Current driver’s license required Must be able to pass physical, drug screen and background checkPhysical Factors and Working Conditions
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
Ability to exert force required to turn large valves
Ability to traverse various types of terrain in the field
Ability to climb ladders and work at heights above 100 ft. with appropriate safety equipment
Must repeatedly stoop, crouch, kneel, bend and reach
Ability to work with power tools and hand tools
Ability to wear respirator
Willing to work outdoors in all types of Florida weather
Must be able to wear chemical suit, including in extreme conditions
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.