What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineering position at Smurfit Westrock?
The Opportunity:
The Electrical Project Engineer is primarily responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of capital projects safely to meet budget, schedule, and technical objectives at the mill. The Project Engineer will also provide technical assistance to Manufacturing and Maintenance.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:
This list identifies the essential functions. As with all jobs, all duties and responsibilities are not listed, and will vary based upon the department, team, and business needs.
- Leads cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of a portfolio of capital projects.
- Leads all aspects of conceptual & preliminary design and core team selection and scope development.
- Leads all aspects of equipment and system selection, procurement, installation, checkout, and commissioning.
- Develops allocation/appropriation requests, creates, and tracks budgets and schedules.
- Develops management of change plan.
- Selects, leads, and manages multiple consulting and contract resources.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Maintains product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.
- Manages projects during power/recovery annual outages.
- Manages projects during paper machine outages.
- Provides technical support to Maintenance Planners, Foremen, and to other Engineers.
- Follows mill’s safety protocols in addition to following state and federal safety laws and regulations.
What you will need to succeed:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
- 3 - 5 years’ work experience in project management required
- Experience in pulp and paper industry preferred.
- Working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controller (e.g., BaileyInfi90, DeltaV, Allen Bradley PLC5 and ControlLogix), Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s) and Power Distribution Systems and protection.
- Proficient computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office
- Strong leadership ability along with high ethical standards, with uncompromising focus on worker safety and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Solid ability to organize and plan, working independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to forecast spending on projects and manage projects within budget.
- Ability to maintain a balance of work priorities and complete assignments within established timeframes.
- Take on every assignment with a sense of urgency.
- Attention to detail and accuracy is essential.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment.
- Ability to interact collaboratively as part of a team.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to draw valid conclusions supported by fact and data.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.
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.
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.
