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Pressure Vessel Engineer

Job Requisition ID:  55849

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 company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

 

Responsibilities

 

The Pressure Vessel Engineer 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 and storage tanks.  


•    Partner closely with Global Engineering Design Services, Kingsport 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 with our Materials Engineering team on plant support projects
•    Provide vessel and storage tank design and project management support for manufacturing, maintenance, vessel inspection, fabrication, and capital projects
•    Provide and review vessel and storage tank calculation support for project work (e.g. COMPRESS, PVElite, AMETank, etc.)
•    Leverage in-house experts to 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 and storage tank support through specifications, standards, installation permits, and repair/alteration documentation
•    Understand and apply applicable codes (ASME, TEMA, API, NBIC)

Qualifications

 

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university is required
•    Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering is considered a plus
•    Minimum 15 years industrial mechanical experience specializing in pressure vessel design engineering
•    Tennessee PE License preferred
•    Familiarity with ASME Section I and VIII
•    Familiarity with API 620 and 650
•    Familiarity with Nondestructive Examination (NDE) techniques and methods
•    Excellent interpersonal communication, organizational skills, visualization and hands-on experience
•    Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a team environment

Note:

Eastman will not accept applicants for this offered position who require sponsorship, including those whose status is F-1 visa OPT who subsequently would require ongoing visa sponsorship.

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 highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.


Nearest Major Market: Asheville
Nearest Secondary Market: Knoxville
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