E&I Maintenance Mechanic

Smurfit Westrock; Moores Mill (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation Maintenance professional to maintain and improve the reliability of critical systems supporting mill operations. You will troubleshoot equipment, perform calibration, and execute maintenance with operations and reliability teams to minimize downtime.

The role requires strong knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems, reading schematics, and experience with PLC/DCS/VFD controls.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required and safety training.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation and process control.
• Ability to install, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate and maintain equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and manuals.
• Experience with motor controls, valves, transmitters, and distribution systems.
• Proficient with electrical testing and calibration equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends and callouts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and process control systems.
• Install and repair electrical distribution equipment, motors, controls, and instrumentation.
• Identify root causes of equipment issues and implement corrective actions.
• Plan and execute maintenance with operations and reliability teams to minimize downtime.
• Utilize PLC, DCS, and VFD systems to ensure efficient process performance.
• Ensure safety, environmental, quality, and company standards compliance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in equipment performance and cost effectiveness.
• Demonstrate commitment to company values and operational excellence.

Skills

Industrial electrical systems

Instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree / technical diploma / vocational training

Journeyman Electrician certification

Tools

PLC

DCS

VFD

MCCs

Job description

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

The Opportunity

When you join Smurfit Westrock, you will be joining a team that creates sustainable paper and packaging solutions that help move the world forward. In this role, you will maintain and improve the reliability of critical electrical instrumentation, and process control systems that support safe and efficient mill operations. You will work closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and reliability teams to troubleshoot equipment, execute maintenance activities, and minimize downtime. Your expertise will play a vital role in ensuring equipment performance, supporting production goals, and helping deliver quality products to our customers

How You Will Make An Impact

• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and process control systems to support safe and reliable mill operations.
• Install, repair, and optimize electrical distribution equipment, motors, controls, and instrumentation across the facility.
• Support operational reliability by identifying root causes of equipment issues and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and reliability teams to plan and execute maintenance activities that minimize downtime.
• Utilize and maintain PLC, DCS, VFD, and related automation systems to ensure efficient process performance.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, quality, and company standards while performing maintenance activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance equipment performance, reliability, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
• Demonstrate commitment to Smurfit Westrock's values of safety, loyalty, integrity, respect, and operational excellence

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, and process control equipment.
• Ability to install, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and maintain electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, and technical manuals.
• Working knowledge of motor controls, control valves, transmitters, instrumentation, and electrical distribution systems.
• Experience using electrical testing and calibration equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to safely work around mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and callouts as needed.
• Commitment to safety and compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical diploma, or vocational training in Electrical Technology, Instrumentation, Electronics, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
• Industrial maintenance experience in a pulp and paper, chemical processing, manufacturing, or continuous-process environment.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining PLC-based control systems.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), process instrumentation, and automation equipment.
• Experience maintaining Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), motor control centers (MCCs), and electrical distribution equipment.
• Journeyman Electrician certification or equivalent industrial electrical training.
• Experience with predictive and preventive maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E electrical safety practices and lockout/tagout procedures.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.