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Eastman Fire Protection Engineering Technologist in Kingsport, Tennessee
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, visit www.eastman.com.
Responsibilities
Role:
As a Fire Protection Engineering Technologist, you will work within our dedicated fire protection group to complete all design aspects for mechanical fire protection systems. You will actively participate in the development and improvement of procedures and information management, ensuring our processes are efficient and up-to-date. Additionally, you will interface with Project Managers and division representatives at various manufacturing sites to address and resolve any project-related issues.
Responsibilities: • Work within the fire protection group to complete all design aspects for mechanical fire protection • Support all design functions required to complete projects to construction • Responsible for successful discipline project outcomes (cost, schedule and quality conformance) • Provide deliverable quality checking and oversight • Interface with construction forces to answer field installation questions • Perform to defined project metrics
Qualifications
Requirements: • 5+ years of experience in an engineering and/or engineering services organization required • 5+ years design experience using CAD tools in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Piping or a closely related field required with exposure and some understanding of NFPA 13, International Building Code, International Fire Code, and Factory Mutual datasheets.
What will make you stand out: • NICET Certification • Associates Degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical or Piping related field • Experience with CAD tools required (2D, 3D). Experience with Laser Scans, as well as platforms provided by Bentley, AVEVA, MicroStation and AutoCAD • Experience with AutoSprink software • Demonstrated the ability to lead design efforts on multiple assignments of varying complexity
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.