Pressure Vessel Engineer

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Sustainability
Innovation
Customer Engagement
Application Development
Engineering Support
PASS
Backup
Engineering Design
Startups
Materials Science
Project Management
Manufacturing
Inspection
Stress Analysis
Finite Element Analysis
FEA
Destructive Testing
Testing
Repair
Documentation
API
Abaqus
Ansys
Writing
Mathcad
Mechanical Engineering
Communication
Organizational Skills
Visualization
Management
Law

Job Details

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 ;br>
Role

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.

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.

Responsibilities
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 on site with our Materials Engineering 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
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university is required.
Minimum 15 years industrial mechanical experience specializing in pressure vessel design engineering.
Experience with Abaqus and/or ANSYS
Expertise in writing programs (MathCAD or other)

What will make you stand out
Tennessee PE License preferred
Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
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

Please Note

Eastman will not accept applicants for this offered position who require visa 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.
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