Piping Engineer

Eastman Chemical Company
United States, Tennessee, Kingsport
Jan 03, 2025
Piping Engineer Job Requisition ID: 53269 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, visitwww.eastman.com. Responsibilities Responsibilities: Eastman's Piping Engineer collaborates with Capital Project Managers, Process Engineering, Plant Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Asset Integrity, Reliability, and Construction field teams on piping-related matters. You will support Eastman Tennessee Operations (TNO) and other Eastman global sites. Job Duties & Responsibilities: * Develop new and consult on existing Eastman piping line class specification using your knowledge and experience in ASME B31 Piping Design * Serve as piping lead for capital projects, including FEL stage preliminary pipe stress analysis * Participate in daily MIP data analysis and troubleshooting (failure analysis, fitness-for-service), collaborating with operations and maintenance to enhance reliability. * Support the continual improvement of MI technologies and procedures for thickness monitoring, visual inspection, CUI, and other damage mechanisms. * Provide pipe stress analysis in support of Plant Engineering needs, MI inspection efforts and development of mitigation or design plans * Support piping inspection deficiency resolutions * Serve as the primary piping engineering resource for inspection and execution, using API, ASME, and other industry codes alongside Eastman standards.] * Ensure databases capture accurate information for future analysis and compliance audits, adding value and comprehensiveness to reporting. * Investigate piping incidents, report actionable items to the MIP program, and communicate learnings to site technical resources. * Act as the primary piping engineering resource for Division/Department/Site-specific asset integrity programs. * Lead assessments of site piping integrity programs and help develop gap closure plans. * Provide technical field support for piping installation, procedures, and standards implementation (bolted joints, engineered supports, expansion joints, welding, examination/testing, etc.). * Assist sites with QA/QC processes, contractor, and vendor/shop qualifications. Qualifications Required: * Bachelor's degree in engineering is required. Mechanical Engineering highly preferred. PE License a plus. * At least 1 year of relevant industrial piping required What will make you standout: * Experience with piping analysis software (i.e., Caesar II, NozzlePRO, etc.) a plus * 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 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 Job Segment: Pipe Welding, Construction, Testing, Inspector, Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology, Quality