Senior Project Engineer

Smurfit Westrock; Moores Mill (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Demopolis, AL is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to plan, organize, and complete capital and major expense projects across the mill. You will develop project scopes, estimates, schedules and other required documents for projects assigned by the Engineering Manager, and lead cross‑functional teams to deliver results.

Report to the Engineering Manager; participate in safety programs; ensure projects meet scope, budget and schedule while advancing mill reliability and

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or 10 years of relevant experience.
• Fundamental understanding of mill processes.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate in groups and individually.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and complete capital and major expense projects.
• Develop the mill's annual capital plan with scopes, estimates and schedules.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver a portfolio of capital projects.
• Develop projects from idea to implementation, coordinating with operations, maintenance and other departments.
• Lead equipment and system selection, procurement, installation, checkout and commissioning.
• Execute projects on time and within budget delivering expected results.

Education

Engineering Degree or 10 years relevant experience

Job description

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Position: Senior Project Engineer

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.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.