Pressure Vessel Technologist

Responsibilities

The Pressure Vessel Technologist 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:

• The Pressure Vessel team will help new hires prepare for and pass the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) certification, including support for the National Board Commission Exam.
• The Pressure Vessel team utilizes a structured onboarding curriculum to help integrate new hires into this role.

Responsibilities

• Perform pressure vessel, storage tank and vessel component designs, specifications and calculations using industry standard analysis tools (e.g., Compress, PVElite, AMETank)
• Provide and review vessel drawing specifications and calculations to support project work and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards
• Support vessel-related specifications, standards, installation permits and repair/alteration documentation
• Develop and apply a working knowledge of vessel-related codes, including ASME Section I and VIII, TEMA, API and NBIC
• Partner with process engineering, plant engineering, materials and metallurgical engineering, maintenance, fabrication shops, vessel inspectors, and operations to achieve manufacturing, reliability and maintenance objectives
• Manage the vessel project cycle from investigation and troubleshooting through design, specification, fabrication oversight, installation and startup support
• Adhere to Eastman safety and environmental standards, internal engineering procedures and applicable regulatory requirements throughout all phases of vessel work

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Drafting and Design, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field or at least five years of relevant work experience required
• Strong interpersonal and organization skills, combined with proven hands-on experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a team environment

Preferred:

• Familiarity with ASME Section I and VIII
• Familiarity with Nondestructive Examination (NDE) techniques and methods
• Proficiency in 2D and/or 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software