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:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited university

• Minimum 3 years’ related experience (completion of Master’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering may be substituted for one year of experience)

• Experience with and understanding of NFPA codes and standards, International Building Code, International Fire Code, NFPA 70 NFPA 72 and Factory Mutual datasheets preferred

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Working knowledge of appropriate design tools such as:

• Hydraulic fire protection calculation software (HASS, Auto Sprink)

• CADD (2D and 3D)

• Excel, Word, and Power Point

• Experience with the following tools is preferred:

• Laser scans

• Bentley

• AVEVA

• Experience with special hazards and fire protection in an industrial setting preferred

• 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 lesser experienced team members

• Must work…