HVAC Engineer
Eastman Chemical
- Kingsport, TN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Work closely with Maintenance, Development and Manufacturing personnel to assist the manufacturing unit in achieving their production, reliability and maintenance objectives
- Interface with other design disciplines and the mechanical engineering group as required to produce successful projects
- Be responsible for workload and management of engineering projects from initial response to completion
- Provide project management and engineering support for projects
- Generate improvement ideas and designs
- Anticipate needs based on life-cycle analysis and work with site personnel to prioritize
- Summarize the issues being addressed and resolution plans for high-level management review
- Development of capital project scope, estimated cost, engineering design (plans, details, controls, specifications, life-safety, etc), generation of construction package, communication with construction forces to follow through to ensure desired outcomes are achieved
- Development of and adherence to Eastman’s engineering design standards
- Partnership with Operations and Maintenance to identify and troubleshoot issues that prevent or limit production reliability
- Ability to identify cost savings and improvement opportunities
- Develop understanding of Eastman’s processes for executing work including large gap analysis or study jobs, Management of Change (MOCs), E-Jobs, Work Orders, Small Capital Projects and larger SER capital projects
- Provide mentoring and onboarding of less experienced HVAC/mechanical staff
- Perform site/field visits to existing facilities for renovation and addition projects for information gathering and analysis of existing conditions
- Perform HVAC load calculations, estimated energy use and alternative life cycle cost calculations
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university highly preferred; significant relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- At least 2 years of experience in commercial and industrial mechanical system design for HVAC & Plumbing required
- Experience performing HVAC and energy calculations and the ability to utilize industry software
- Proficiency with engineering tools such as laser scanning, 3-D models, MicroStation, P&IDs, Microsoft suite, Engineer’s Aid, etc. is desired
- Working knowledge of mechanical codes and standards, including ICC, ASHRAE and NFPA
- Professional engineering license preferred
- Ability to work in both design office and operating plant environments
- Excellent personal and engineering process mindset
- Collaborative attitude in a multi-disciplined group or team environment
- Ability to organize and champion broader efforts semi-autonomously
- Demonstrated technical proficiency and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills