General Information
Job ID
ATR51149
Posting Job Title
Staff Eng, Reliability Eng
Locations
TX WFH Texas
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
28-Apr-2025
Relocation Support
No
Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
Sr Engineer, E&I Reliability – Atlanta, GA
Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Sr Engineer for Electrical/Instrumentation reliability to join the Engineering & Manufacturing Service group. Strong leadership skills, combined with the ability to build strong teams and effectively communicate are essential for this role. The position will provide management and expertise across all Smurfit Westrock facilities and require 70% travel.
What You Will Do
- Support Smurfit Westrock goals and objectives
- Effectively communicate with mill teams to stay aligned on business drivers and priorities
- Maximize mill asset availability, efficiency, and predictability through implementation of reliability guidelines and action plans to improve results.
- Support cultural improvement in safety, inclusion, and engagement by serving as a role model for Smurfit Westrock Vision/Values/Behaviors.
- Ensure safe electrical work practices and arc flash prevention in accordance with National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E.
- Ensure proper operation, inspection, and repair of electrical power distribution equipment, maintaining standards of NFPA 70B and NETA MTS.
- Extensive knowledge of power distribution, motors/drives, control systems, and instrumentation.
- Ensure best practices, standards, and specifications are part of Smurfit Westrock culture.
- Support design for reliability efforts in capital planning.
- Provide expertise for mill electrical and instrumentation systems.
- Assist with development of asset strategies and obsolescence strategies.
- Assist with outage electrical work scope development, outage planning, and Quality control efforts.
- Advocate and participate in mills RCFA process.
- Help develop and assess E&I reliability strategy for the mill division.
- Work with mill leadership to assess and identify gaps in the mill E&I reliability program.
- Develop mill relationships to help engage the mill in the reliability strategy
- Help troubleshoot and provide practical plans for correcting equipment reliability challenges.
- Develop, maintain, and improve reliability KPI metrics and systems.
- Utilize data to drive improvement efforts.
- Review mill downtime data to identify patterns that will help the teams focus their efforts on the most impactful activities that will prevent unplanned downtime.
- Engage with mills during their KPI Review Meetings and provide guidance and best practice examples that lead to reliability improvement on their biggest opportunities.
- Serve as technical resource and training provider for reliability initiatives.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or 7 plus years’ experience in related role
- 7 years’ experience in related role
- Strong technical skills in electrical and instrumentation systems
- Strong background with CMMS systems, preferably JDE and SAP
- Experience using Microsoft Office programs
- Ability to communicate/coordinate with different levels and multiple departments within the organization. Strong written/verbal communication skills and internal customer focus.
- Results oriented individual capable of handling projects individually, able to work efficiently in a highly team-oriented environment.
- Additional skills needed: self-directed, flexible, self-learner, multitasking, results driven, safety focused.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills. Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
Key Competencies:
- Influencing Others
- Technical Learning
- Action Oriented
- Organizational Skills
WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.