Project Engineer - Military Veterans

Description & Requirements

WestRock (NYSE :WRK) 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 more fiber-based packaging forward.

WestRock - Project Engineer - Mahrt mill in Cottonton, AL

WestRock is a company where each of us genuinely belongs, is respected and valued, can do our best work, and where diversity, inclusion and equity are competitive advantages!

The Project Engineer will manage and complete numerous projects that span multiple engineering disciplines and mill areas with the primary focus in Stock Prep, Paper Machine, coaters, and color plant.

How you will impact 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 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 Mechanical Engineering with minimum 2 to 5 years related experience with emphasis on engineering of capital projects on the Paper Machines in an integrated pulp & paper mill.

• 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.

WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. 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.