Mechanical Project Engineer - Capital Projects Leader

WestRock Company; Roanoke Rapids (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WestRock Company in Roanoke Rapids, NC seeks a Project Engineer to lead capital projects and support reliability improvements across Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and contractors. You will manage projects from concept to completion in a fast-paced paper-mill setting.

The role requires a strong background in engineering capital projects, team coordination, and a commitment to safety, quality, and cost control. Development opportunities are provided within the Engineering department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, or related Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Five or more years of related experience with emphasis on engineering capital projects; candidates with a minimum of two years with strong technical aptitude will be considered.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing work environments and priorities.
• Ability to work in a paper mill environment, including light to moderate lifting, walking, climbing, and exposure to hot, humid, and dusty conditions.
• Turbine Maintenance Experience
• Pump Sizing
• Piping System Design
• Paper Machine Maintenance Experience
• Boiler Maintenance Experience
• Pressure Piping and Code Experience
• Tank & Vessel Inspection
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Produce Schedules using MS Projects
• Produce drawing using AutoCAD

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety in every activity and project by orienting personnel, auditing work, and partnering with Operations, Maintenance, and Safety teams.
• Manage capital and maintenance projects from planning and design through budgeting, scheduling, execution, and implementation.
• Manage ongoing facility infrastructure maintenance programs.
• Support mill goals by serving on teams, providing technical expertise, and responding to field questions.
• Build trust and use diplomacy to influence employees, contractors, vendors, and cross-functional partners.
• Define problems, analyze data, establish facts, and develop practical solutions with Operations and Maintenance teams.
• Analyze technical information and prepare reports, business correspondence, project documentation, and related communications.
• Coordinate and oversee outside contractors on capital and maintenance projects of varying size and complexity.
• Deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and with quality results.
• Develop drawings, specifications, execution plans, scopes of work, estimates, schedules, and instructions to communicate project requirements clearly.

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Planning & scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Projects

AutoCAD

Job description

WestRock Company in Roanoke Rapids, NC seeks a Project Engineer to lead capital projects and support reliability improvements across Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and contractors. You will manage projects from concept to completion in a fast-paced paper-mill setting.

The role requires a strong background in engineering capital projects, team coordination, and a commitment to safety, quality, and cost control. Development opportunities are provided within the Engineering department.