Fire Protection Engineer

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.

Job Description : Fire Protection Engineer

As the Fire Protection Engineer, you will support the Fire Protection Group and Eastman in the design work on multi-discipline projects and support the preparation of comprehensive fire protection packages for successful installation and construction including fire suppression, fire alarm, and procurement. You'll develop evaluations for new and / or existing fire protection systems, support the procurement and construction administration processes and travel to other Eastman sites, as necessary.

Responsibilities :

• Work as part of the Fire Protection Group to complete all design, specification and multi-discipline coordination aspects for fire protection packages for a variety of fire suppression systems, fire water supply infrastructure, voice evacuation fire alarm systems and releasing systems
• Support all design functions required to complete projects for successful construction
• Responsible for successful discipline project outcomes (cost, schedule and quality conformance)
• Provide deliverable quality checking and oversight
• Support the procurement process in fire protection equipment purchases
• Participate in the development and improvement of procedures and information management
• Interface with Project Managers and division representatives at various manufacturing sites
• Perform the construction administration, including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues and review subcontractor shop drawings and calculations, field inspections and testing of fire protection systems
• Perform to defined project metrics
• Evaluate and / or create fire protection calculations including, but not limited to hydraulic analysis of fire water supply and demand, battery calculations and voltage drop calculations
• Work with fire protection subcontractors on in design and installation of fire protection systems
• Prepare and present technical reports and presentations
• Build and maintain effective relationships within Eastman manufacturing divisions and manufacturing sites and contractors
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

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