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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 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

We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced and results-oriented Piping Design Lead to join our Eastman Corporate Engineering team. This position will work with both local and remote design teams to lead the execution of piping scope of work. As the Senior Piping Design Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing and executing the piping scope for various large capital projects during Pre-FEED, FEED and Detail Design phases to ensure their successful completion. Your expertise in piping design and practices, combined with your extensive experience in the chemical industry, will be crucial in leading a project team of piping designers and driving efficiency in execution.

Location: Kingsport, TN or Houston TX

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement project specific piping design execution plans to ensure efficient and effective project execution

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, including all engineering disciplines, project managers, Operations and Procurement, to ensure seamless project integration and successful project delivery

• Lead and manage the execution of piping scope of work at the selected engineering service provider in all phases (Pre-FEED, FEED and Detail Design)

• Plan resources requirements to execute the piping scope of work

• Coordinate piping design with stress analysis to advance the work and minimize rework

• Monitor and report actual progress and forecasting /check for discipline activities, including management of labor hours and delivered documents

• Review piping 3D model, drawings, ISOS, specifications and technical documents, ensuring compliance with industry standards, codes and regulations

• Apply industry codes and standards relevant to the chemical industry, such as ASME, API, ANSI, and other applicable codes, in the design and evaluation of piping systems

• Conduct thorough reviews and quality control checks to ensure compliance with design specifications and project requirements

• Utilize software tools and applications, such as S3D, E3D, AutoCAD, Navisworks, MicroStation, Bluebeam, Navisworks and other piping design software to enhance piping design efficiency

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree or equivalent in Piping Design or relevant discipline required

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in piping design with focus on the chemical or petrochemical industry

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as lead piping designer with experience in large capital projects execution

• Ability to lead design efforts on multiple assignments of varying complexity

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills for implementation of cross-functional process improvements

• Ability to mentor and develop less experienced team members

• Proven experience in leading a project team of designers, with excellent leadership and communication skills

• Familiarity with capital stage gate process and understanding of project execution

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to propose innovative and practical engineering solutions

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Knowledge of safety regulations and standards related to piping design in the chemical industry

  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.