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Pressure Vessel Designer

Job Requisition ID:  52618

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

The Pressure Vessel Designer position in Worldwide Engineering & Construction (WWE&C) provides engineering support for Eastman manufacturing facilities worldwide. Projects range from small, fast- paced production requests to large, long-range capital projects and study jobs. This person will support the Capital Program, Plant Engineering, Maintenance, Asset Integrity and Construction efforts as they pertain to vessels. 

 

 

EASTMAN IS COMMITTED TO YOUR GROWTH:

  • We will help you prepare for and pass the NBIC -National Board of Inspection Code
  • This position offers growth potential to become a backup Site Specialist or Specialist after obtaining PE licensure and NBIC Commission, as well as to be known as an expert in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and advanced analysis techniques.

 

Role Responsibilities:

  • Partner closely with process engineering, plant engineering, maintenance, fabrication shops, vessel inspectors and operations to achieve manufacturing, reliability, and maintenance objectives
  • Manage the project cycle through to completion, which includes investigation and/or troubleshooting, design, specification, fabrication oversight, installation, and startup support
  • Work on site with our Metallurgic team
  • Provide vessel design and project management support for manufacturing, maintenance, vessel inspection, fabrication, and capital projects
  • Provide and review vessel calculations support for project work (e.g. Compress, PVElite, AMETank, etc.)
  • Perform stress analysis through the use of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to determine suitability of vessels and components for service.  Leverage non-destructive testing results for in-service equipment to facilitate analysis (ultrasonic testing, radiography, magnetic particle testing).   
  • Perform vessel and vessel component designs, specifications, and calculations
  • Provide general vessel support through specifications, standards, installation permits, and repair/alteration documentation

  • Understand and apply vessel-related codes (ASME, TEMA, API, NBIC)

Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university is required.
  • Minimum 5 years industrial mechanical experience
  • Experience with Abaqus and/or Ansys        
  • Expertise in writing programs (MathCAD or other)
  • Tennessee PE License preferred.
  • Familiarity with ASME Section I and VIII
  • Familiarity with Nondestructive Examination (NDE) techniques and methods
  • Familiarity with advanced piping analysis is a plus (Caesar II)
  • Excellent interpersonal communication, organizational skills, visualization and hands-on experience
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a team environment

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.


Nearest Major Market: Asheville
Nearest Secondary Market: Knoxville
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