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For more information, visit www.eastman.com.\nResponsibilities\nRole:\nAs a Mechanical Utilities Engineer within our Worldwide Engineering and Construction (WWE&C) division, you will provide subject matter expert engineering support for Eastman manufacturing plants worldwide. Projects consist of small, fast-paced requests to large, long-range capital projects and study jobs. You will provide support for the Capital Program, Plant Engineering and Utilities Power Distribution. This role will cover a broad range of utility systems; steam, cooling water, plant air, instrument air, refrigeration, etc. as well as equipment; air compressors, burners, cooling towers, thermal oxidizers, etc.\nResponsibilities:\nProvide operational support and troubleshooting for plant processes and utilities to minimize downtime and maintain production continuity.\nImplement and manage preventative maintenance strategies and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) for utility assets.\nPerform energy and sustainability analyses; identify, quantify, and implement energy savings and heat-recovery opportunities.\nPrepare engineering calculations, P&IDs, isometrics, equipment datasheets, schematic drawings, load profiles, and material lists.\nProvide engineering assessment of utilities connection requests.\nLead 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.\nSupport capital planning: provide lifecycle cost estimates, ROI, risk assessments, and budgetary forecasts.\nSupport procurement: develop bid packages, evaluate vendor submittals, and perform technical vendor reviews.\nOversee installation, commissioning, startup, and validation of mechanical utility systems; develop testing protocols and witness FAT/SAT (Factory/Site Acceptance Testing).\nEnsure compliance with codes, standards, environmental permits, and safety requirements (ASME, NFPA, ASHRAE, local plumbing and mechanical codes, OSHA).\nManage and update sitewide utilities standards\nMentor junior engineers, operators and technicians; lead training for system operation and emergency procedures.\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline.\n2+ years relevant professional experience\nKnowledge of hydronic systems, steam systems, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, 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