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Eastman · 3 hours ago

Mechanical Utilities Engineer

Kingsport, TN

Part-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

35+ years exp

Eastman is a global specialty materials company dedicated to enhancing the quality of life through innovative products and solutions. They are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Utilities Engineer to support site evaluations, lead design and technical specifications for mechanical utility systems, and oversee installations while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

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Responsibilities

Support near-term effort to perform due diligence site evaluations from a Mechanical Utilities Engineering perspective

Lead design and technical specification of mechanical utility systems for new construction, renovations, and plant upgrades, including sizing and selection of boilers, chillers, heat exchangers, pumps, piping, valves, and control systems

Prepare engineering calculations, P&IDs, isometrics, equipment datasheets, schematic drawings, load profiles, and material lists

Support procurement: develop bid packages, evaluate vendor submittals, and perform technical vendor reviews

Oversee installation, commissioning, startup, and validation of mechanical utility systems; develop testing protocols and witness FAT/SAT (Factory/Site Acceptance Testing)

Provide operational support and troubleshooting for plant processes and utilities to minimize downtime and maintain production continuity

Implement and manage preventative maintenance strategies and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) for utility assets

Perform energy and sustainability analyses; identify, quantify, and implement energy savings and heat-recovery opportunities

Ensure compliance with codes, standards, environmental permits, and safety requirements (ASME, NFPA, ASHRAE, local plumbing and mechanical codes, OSHA)

Support capital planning: provide lifecycle cost estimates, ROI, risk assessments, and budgetary forecasts

Manage and update sitewide utilities standards

Mentor junior engineers, operators and technicians; lead training for system operation and emergency procedures

Qualification

Mechanical Utilities EngineeringHydronic SystemsBoilersChillersAutoCADSolidWorksCommissioningStartupTroubleshootingSafety ProtocolsCommunication Skills

Required

Extensive experience as a Mechanical Utilities Engineer is required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline

35+ years' relevant experience designing, commissioning, or operating mechanical utility systems in industrial facilities

Strong knowledge of hydronic systems, steam systems, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, piping and valve selection, and heat transfer fundamentals

Knowledge of compressed air systems, nitrogen generation, and chilled or process-water glycol systems

Hands-on experience with commissioning, startup testing, troubleshooting and field support

Familiarity with automation and controls basics (DCS/BMS/PLC) and integration of mechanical systems with building or plant control systems

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing specifications, reports, and drawings

Able to work safely in mechanical rooms, rooftops, and confined spaces following safety protocols

Preferred

Proficiency with engineering tools and software: AutoCAD (preferred), SolidWorks (as applicable), hydraulic/piping calculation tools, simulation tools (e.g., KYPipe, TRACE, or similar), and Microsoft Office

Company

Eastman

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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.

Founded in 1920

Kingsport, Tennessee, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.eastman.com/pages/home.aspx

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