Senior Project Engineer

Smurfit Westrock plc; Demopolis (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in Demopolis, AL, seeks a Sr. Engineer, Project Engineering to plan, organize, and deliver capital and major expense projects across the mill. You will report to the Engineering Manager and drive safety-conscious execution.

You will develop project scopes, estimates, and schedules, lead equipment selection and commissioning, and collaborate with operations, maintenance and technical teams to ensure on-time, on-budget results.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or 10 years relevant experience.
• Fundamental understanding of mill processes.
• Strong oral and written communications skills with ability to communicate in groups and one-to-one.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and complete capital and major expense projects across the mill.
• Assist in developing the mill's annual capital plan with scopes, estimates, and schedules.
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement a portfolio of capital projects.
• Lead equipment and system selection, procurement, installation, checkout, and commissioning.
• Execute projects on time and on budget while delivering expected results.
• Lead maintenance or expense-related inspections or repair projects.

Skills

Capital project leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong communication

Education

Engineering degree

10 years relevant experience

Job description

Job Code: ENPJP3 + Sr. Eng, Proj Engineering

Location: Demopolis, AL

The Opportunity

You will be responsible for planning, organizing, and completing capital and major expense projects throughout the mill. You will also be responsible for assisting in the development of the mill annual capital plan through developing project scopes, estimates, schedules, and other required documents for projects assigned by the Engineering Manager. You will report to the Engineering Manager.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock

• Be engaged in safety programs in the mill as well as targeted efforts in the Engineering Department. This is done through participation in safety meetings, regular audits, and design for safety exercises.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of a portfolio of capital projects within a process area of the mill.
• Develop projects from the idea phase through ultimate implementation of the project. This includes soliciting needed information from operations, maintenance, technical and other departments to ensure the projects being developed are the optimum fit for the mill.
• Lead all aspects of equipment and system selection, procurement, installation, checkout, and commissioning.
• Execute assigned projects on time, on budget, and delivering the expected results.
• Develop and lead large maintenance or expense related inspections or repair projects.

What you need to succeed

• Engineering Degree or 10 years relevant experience
• Fundamental understanding of mill processes
• Good oral and written communications skills, highly skilled in group communication as well as one-to-one communication. Ability to determine effective and appropriate means of communication

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.

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