Sr. Eng, Proj Engineering

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.

Position

Sr.

Project Engineer Job Code

ENPJP3 + Sr.

Eng, Proj Engineering Location

Cottonton, AL The Opportunity: The Sr. Project Engineer will manage and complete numerous projects that span multiple engineering disciplines and mill areas with primary focus on the Recovery and Recausticizing operations.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock

Manage all phases of capital projects from inception through equipment installation and start-up. Develop project scopes, cost estimates, and schedules. Develop and/or manage the preparation of drawings for assigned projects by working with consultants, vendors, and mill personnel. Coordinate all type of design activities including equipment sizing, P&ID’s, piping, structural, electrical and process control. Review detailed engineering drawings developed by vendors and engineering consultants.

Ensure project design and implementation abides by mill safety policies. Conduct project design review meetings Manage the direction of consultants, contractors, and maintenance work associated with assigned capital and repair projects. Coordinate and manage critical contractor work around Recovery Boiler and Evaporator planned shutdowns and emergency repairs. Coordinate and supervise construction and startup activities with project teams, Maintenance, and Operations.

Control project costs by monitoring expenditures to assure projects are completed within budget. Provide accurate capital and expense cash flow forecasts. Assure all equipment drawings and manuals are available for all projects. Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, management, and other project stake holders on an ongoing basis. Provide engineering expertise to Operations and Maintenance departments to help resolve various operating problems.

Assist in the achieving the mill's goals by serving on special teams or supplying teams with necessary technical support.

What you will need to succeed

Position requires a BS Degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred) with minimum 2 to 5 years related experience with emphasis on engineering of capital projects in an integrated pulp & paper mill. The ideal candidate would have experience around the Recovery department of a mill and be familiar with the work environment of a planned equipment shutdown. Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills and mechanically inclined.

Adaptability to rapidly changing working environments and operational situations.

What we offer

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence. Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities. An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential. Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more! A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.