Sr. Eng, Proj Engineering - Military Veterans
at Smurfit Westrock
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.
Position: Project Engineer
Job Code: ENPJP3 + Sr. Eng, Proj Engineering
Location: Covington, VA
The Opportunity:
As a Project Engineer you will be responsible for coordinating the planning, organizing, and completion of capital projects.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:
- Support and foster safety and environmental compliance
- Understand safe designs, safe work practices, and safe work environments
- Evaluate the performance of mechanical systems to determine the best option for replacement.
- Develop capital CFR documents for the capital approval process
- Implement capital projects on time and within budget
- Control project costs by developing bid packages, monitoring expenditures, and administering contracts
- Establish project schedules by studying specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements
- Responsible for construction oversight during implementation phases of on-site construction
- Partner with operations, E&I, and Mechanical Maintenance to understand all processes and how teams and individuals are involved and impacted at each step
What you will need to succeed:
- Bachelor's degree in science or engineering; mechanical or chemical engineering preferred
- Strong Fiberline and Waste Treatment experience preferred
- Must have 5 years of experience in a project, operations, or maintenance engineering role
- Experience with SAP preferred
- Strong problem-solving and process-analysis skills to evaluate data and make decisions to drive process improvements through capital upgrades
- Possess effective communication skills to clearly convey project-related data to operations, maintenance, and management
- Proven track record of collaboration within cross-functional teams
- Work experience in the paper industry or similar industry preferred
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.
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.
Covington, VA
“The people of WestRock are what differentiate us in the marketplace and will help us become the premier provider of packaging around the world.” —Steve Voorhees, CEO This is an exciting time at WestRock, a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions. We believe that Packaging Matters™ in building trust, influencing purchasing, and educating consumers, and we apply that belief to every project. Our strong foundation of talented, motivated experts provide customers with sustainable paper and packaging solutions around the world. Working together, we have a tremendous opportunity to define our company culture, grow our business and provide long-term solutions for our employees. With such an expansive operation, we can offer you a challenging and rewarding career opportunity.