Mechanical Engineer - Capital Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Integrity culture

Training opportunities

Competitive salary

Sustainability focus

Job summary

WestRock Company, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 5–10 years' project engineering experience to lead capital projects across the Solvay Mill.

You will evaluate systems, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams in a dynamic mill environment. The role requires strong communications, teamwork, and the ability to drive projects from conception through execution, including coordination of electrical, control, mechanical, and

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in project engineering and construction management.
• Process and piping system design is a plus.
• Pulp/paper manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, pumping systems, PLC/DCS controls.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with ability to influence others.
• Ability to manage projects from conception through execution.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate performance of mechanical and electromechanical systems to select best replacement option.
• Manage large capital projects to improve mill productivity.
• Meet with stakeholders to develop project needs and provide technical support.
• Develop scope, schedule, and budget for assigned projects.
• Publish detailed project plans for engineering, construction, and commissioning.
• Manage project documentation from inception to close-out.
• Ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and budget targets.
• Prepare and submit project progress reports as required.
• Provide engineering support to mill operations and maintenance.
• Coordinate internal and external support services for projects.

Skills

Project engineering

Construction management

Process piping design

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or ME Tech

Tools

Instrumentation knowledge

Pumping systems

PLC/DCS controls

Job description

Career Opportunity:

Solvay Mill is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with the ability to apply a wide range of design experiences and mechanical engineering expertise to capital projects throughout the mill operations.

How you will impact WestRock:

• Evaluating the performance of mechanical and electromechanical systems to determine best option for replacement.
• By effectively managing large capital projects, this key role significantly impacts our ongoing ability to improve the productivity of the mill.
• Meet with project stakeholders in various departments to develop project needs and provide ongoing engineering/technical support.
• Establish needs for all aspects of items required to develop, plan, and execute assigned projects such as engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations efforts.
• Develop scope, schedule, and budget plans for assigned projects.
• Prepare and publish detailed, scope, schedule, engineering, construction, and commissioning plans to effectively manage assigned projects.
• Manage required project documentation from project inception through implementation and close out.
• Manage assigned projects to perform within established scope, schedule, and budget targets.
• Prepare and submit project progress reports as required.
• Provide engineering and technical support to mill operations and maintenance departments as requested.
• Identify, plan, solicit, and arrange for all required support services required for assigned projects such as electrical, control, mechanical, civil, and other applicable engineering requirements.
• Identify, plan, solicit, and arrange for all construction and startup services required to support the implementation of assigned projects.
• Occasionally work as requested with larger project teams in a supporting role to facilitate the completion of larger projects.
• Conceptualize, document, distribute, procure, and expedite construction services required for assigned projects.
• Provide mechanical/civil engineering support for other project managers as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you need:

• 5-10 years’ experience in Project Engineering/Construction Management.
• Process and Piping System design a plus.
• Pulp/Paper manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, pumping systems, paper machine auxiliary equipment, and PLC/DCS Controls.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Must possess strong communication and teamwork skills. The ability to achieve results by influencing others and supporting the overall business.
• Ability to prepare and manage projects from conception through development and execution.

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.