Pressure Vessel Engineer

Eastman; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Pressure Vessel Engineer to provide engineering support across worldwide manufacturing facilities. You'll manage and support various projects, focusing on pressure vessel design and analysis. This role offers the opportunity for growth potential to become an expert in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and to oversee crucial projects, contributing to the company's innovative engineering efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years industrial mechanical experience specializing in pressure vessel design.
• Expertise in writing programs (MathCAD or other) is preferred.
• Tennessee PE License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project cycle including design, installation, and support.
• Partner closely with various teams to achieve objectives.
• Perform vessel design and project management support.

Skills

Pressure vessel design

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Abaqus

ANSYS

MathCAD

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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, visitwww.eastman.com.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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