Process Engineer

WestRock Company; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WestRock Company in Covington, VA seeks a Process Engineer for the Covington mill, a leading bleached paperboard facility. You will analyze process data, support control strategies, and participate in improvement projects while upholding safety and quality standards.

Requirements include a BS in Engineering or Pulp & Paper Science and proficiency in MS Excel, with strong communication. Prefer 2 years in process engineering roles or related Co-Op/Internship experience.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or pulp and paper science.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide process data and operating parameter information to assist in control, budgeting and trend detection.
• Participate on process improvement teams to identify problems and implement changes.
• Complete projects to prepare for operation vacancies and support capital projects.
• Promote safety and environmental compliance in daily work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Excel

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BS Degree in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Pulp and Paper Science

Job description

Position: Process Engineer

Job Code: MEPEP1 + Eng I, Process Eng

Location: Covington, VA

The Opportunity:

The Covington mill is North America’s largest bleached paperboard mill. It began production in 1899 and has been in continuous operation since that time. Leadership has focused on continually improving and growing the business. Year after year Covington continues to deliver unprecedented safety, reliability, production, and financial results. The Covington site is ideally located due to its fiber supply, low-cost energy, and access to major user markets for products. The Covington mill has three paperboard machines that produce high-quality coated bleached board products used for multiple packaging applications (pharmaceutical, cosmetic, electronics, tobacco, and food products), as well as commercial printing applications (greeting cards, lottery tickets, business cards, direct mail, large format signage, etc.).

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Provide management with information on quality and operating parameters to assist in process control, budgeting, and detection of trends.
• Participate on process improvement teams to identify problems, evaluate solutions, make recommendations, and assist in implementing approved changes to improve quality, cost, and/or throughput.
• Complete projects and development activities to prepare for operation positions as vacancies occur.
• Participate in all process engineering aspects of capital projects.
• Actively promote safety and environmental compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will need to succeed:

• Required: BS Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical) or Pulp and Paper Science.
• Required: Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including MS Excel
• Preferred: Minimum 2 years of industry experience on either the paper machine or pulp mill area, preferably in a process engineering role (can be combination of Co-Op / Internship, along with time in process engineering role)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Physical ability to operate in paper mill environment, including light to moderate lifting, walking, and climbing, oral communication, correctable vision, and ability to work in a hot, humid, and dusty environment.

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.