Specialist, Maintenance - Military Veterans

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.

Job Summary:

The maintenance planner provides for effective use of labor, materials, and equipment through the planning, scheduling, coordination, budgeting and reporting of work for the assigned department.

Major Job Responsibilities:

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  Provide detailed and informative work order packages that provide pertinent specifications, safety hazards, environmental hazards, instructions, materials, availability of material, and resources required to perform tasks.
  
  


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  Follows maintenance workflow processes for converting identified work (work requests) to "ready to schedule status" work orders (all materials, information, tools, equipment, resources, etc. are available).
  
  


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  Develops proper internal coding for material, parts and supplies and updates/creates/maintains appropriate equipment parts list or equipment Bill of Materials (BOM's).
  
  


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  Attends daily work order approval meetings with maintenance coordinators.
  
  


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  Develops and maintains detailed preventive (PM) work orders for area of responsibility in cooperation with the appropriate maintenance supervisor.
  
  


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  Develops outage and shutdown work lists and manpower requirements in conjunction with appropriate maintenance supervisors and operations coordinators.
  
  


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  Assists operations and maintenance supervisors in coordinating and executing work during outages/field days and may include supervisory oversight to internal and external labor resources as needed. Work with contractor groups in understanding Scopes of Work (SOW's) and will, as needed, escort contractor(s) to and around job sites to assure full understanding of the SOW, the work area and other information to assure contractor(s) can submit a complete bid on the job/project.
  
  

People and Culture

• Provide leadership and coaching in safety, training, and work allocation to uphold the standards of maximum safety for all maintenance technicians

• Work cross-divisionally with operations, reliability, and maintenance teams to enable efficiency and consistency for plant operations

• Supervise contract resources directly on specific work scopes during outages to allocate resources effectively

Critical Skills / Capabilities:

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  Conflict Resolution: Anticipates and takes steps to prevent counter-productive confrontations; manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner using mediation techniques

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  Communication: Creates and delivers engaging presentations to internal and external audiences; develops new communication strategies and approaches to communicate data, insights, and critical messages resulting in clear understanding


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  Problem-Solving: Applies knowledge to frame, simplify and solve complex issues; focuses on identifying root causes to create solutions in a timely and decisive manner; reconciles conflicting and/or incomplete information to develop solutions


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  Time Management: Plans, prioritizes, and manages time spent on accomplishing tasks to increase productivity and efficiency; demonstrates awareness and control over amount of time spent on activities; meets deadlines


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  Organizational Skills: Plans, arranges and/or monitors work to ensure achievement of desired results; establishes a systematic course of action to accomplish objectives


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  Collaboration: Works effectively with others to complete a task or achieve a common objective; ability to cooperate in both interpersonal and team relationships to foster enthusiasm and maintain mutual trust, candor, and respect for others. Works through conflict constructively

Technical Skills:

• Mechanical Acumen


• Intermediate computer skills


• Microsoft Office - Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Word


• Knowledge of Pulping & Paper Making Processes and Equipment a Plus

Work Environment:

• Frequent standing and walking in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial work environment; non-climate-controlled environment; exposure to machinery conditions of over 1000F; maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations

Experience:

• 2 to 3 years of experience manufacturing maintenance environment preferred.

Education:

• Required: Highschool Diploma or equivalent.

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.