Electrical Engineer Capital Projects

Smurfit Westrock; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 118,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Attractive salary

Global opportunities

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Solvay Mill is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team as a project manager overseeing multiple capital projects, from design through commissioning.

You will coordinate with maintenance and operations, support mechanical project engineers with E&I expertise, and work with Purchasing to secure materials and equipment. A strong emphasis on safety and reliability is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and 5 years of related experience.
• Experience in process design, power distribution, PLC/DCS, and VSDs.
• Capital project development, execution, and commissioning.
• Troubleshooting plant electrical equipment and systems.
• Support maintenance with preventive maintenance and parts procurement.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple capital projects (Electrical, instrumentation and controls).
• Lead project development and Front End Loading activities.
• Provide E&I project engineering support to mechanical engineers.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to identify materials and equipment.
• Assist in achieving mill goals via special teams and technical support.
• Coordinate engineering and project activities with Maintenance and Operations.
• Provide analysis for electrical equipment failures and preservation.
• Prepare and review mill specifications and changes.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

PLC / DCS

Variable speed drives

Project management

Capital projects

Maintenance support

Troubleshooting

Pulp and Paper (plus)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Technology

Job description

The Opportunity:

The Smurfit Westrock Solvay Mill has an opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join the team as a project manager overseeing multiple capital projects as the company continues it’s investment in our core business to support the mills client groups.

Job Duties:

• Manage multiple capital projects (primarily electrical, instrumentation and/or controls), including design, purchasing, contract and construction management, financial and documentation
• Project development within a structured environment on such things as Front End Loading
• Provide E&I project engineering support to the mechanical project engineers on their projects
• Work with Purchasing Dept. to identify all project materials and equipment for project completion
• Assist in the attainment of general mill goals by serving on special teams or supplying teams with necessary technical support
• Responsible for coordinating engineering and project activities while interacting with Maintenance and Operations
• Supply technical assistance for electrical equipment failure analysis and preservation on existing mill equipment
• Prepare, review and update mill specifications and review management of change proposals
• Provide E&I expertise on maintenance work orders as needed

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology or related field and 5 years of experience in job offered or related occupation.

Position requires experience in the following:

• Process design, power distribution, PLC / DCS and variable speed drives.
• Capital project development, execution, and installation/commissioning.
• Troubleshooting plant electrical equipment and systems.
• Supporting plant maintenance team on preventive maintenance activities, including equipment obsolescence planning and spare parts procurement strategy.
• Pulp and Paper experience a plus.

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
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

The salary range for this position is $117,750 - $196,250. The benefits for this role include a bonus plan, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 15 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education.