ELECTRICAL SAFETY ENGINEER

Founded in , 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 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries.
The company had revenue of approximately $9.
billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA.
For more information, visit  www.
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Responsibilities •    Manages the electrical safety program for compliance with OSHA and NFPA 70E.
•    Enforcement of NRTL listed equipment.
•    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 and determine proper PPE needed for qualified electrical workers.
•    Owner of TNO safe practices manual for electrical safety.
•    Trapped key interlock contact for TNO.
•    Corporate support.
o    Lead the global Electrical Safety Center of Excellence team.
o    Owner of TNO and global electrical procedures and guidelines.
o    Trapped key interlock resource for other Eastman sites.
Qualifications •    Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field.
•    CESCP certification preferred.
•    4+ years of experience with managing an electrical safety program.
•    Extensive knowledge of NFPA E, 70B, and OSHA and Subpart S.
•    Familiar with arc flash calculations in accordance with IEEE .
•    Experience working with Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories for field evaluations and limited product certifications (TUV, Intertek, UL, etc.).
•    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.
•    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 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.
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