E&I Maintenance Mechanic

Job description

Description & Requirements Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

The Opportunity When you join Smurfit Westrock, you will be joining a team that creates sustainable paper and packaging solutions that help move the world forward. In this role, you will maintain and improve the reliability of critical electrical instrumentation, and process control systems that support safe and efficient mill operations. You will work closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and reliability teams to troubleshoot equipment, execute maintenance activities, and minimize downtime.

Your expertise will play a vital role in ensuring equipment performance, supporting production goals, and helping deliver quality products to our customers How You Will Make an Impact Maintain and troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and process control systems to support safe and reliable mill operations. Install, repair, and optimize electrical distribution equipment, motors, controls, and instrumentation across the facility.

Support operational reliability by identifying root causes of equipment issues and implementing effective corrective actions. Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and reliability teams to plan and execute maintenance activities that minimize downtime. Utilize and maintain PLC, DCS, VFD, and related automation systems to ensure efficient process performance. Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, quality, and company standards while performing maintenance activities.

Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance equipment performance, reliability, efficiency, and cost effectiveness. Demonstrate commitment to Smurfit Westrock's values of safety, loyalty, integrity, respect, and operational excellence What You Need to Succeed

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required. Demonstrated knowledge of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, and process control equipment. Ability to install, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and maintain electrical and instrumentation equipment. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, and technical manuals. Working knowledge of motor controls, control valves, transmitters, instrumentation, and electrical distribution systems.

Experience using electrical testing and calibration equipment. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Ability to safely work around mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and callouts as needed. Commitment to safety and compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate degree, technical diploma, or vocational training in Electrical Technology, Instrumentation, Electronics, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field. Industrial maintenance experience in a pulp and paper, chemical processing, manufacturing, or continuous-process environment. Experience troubleshooting and maintaining PLC-based control systems. Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), process instrumentation, and automation equipment.

Experience maintaining Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), motor control centers (MCCs), and electrical distribution equipment. Journeyman Electrician certification or equivalent industrial electrical training. Experience with predictive and preventive maintenance programs. Knowledge of NFPA 70E electrical safety practices and lockout/tagout procedures. Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.