Sr. Eng, Reliability Eng

Smurfit Westrock plc; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid sick leave

15 days vacation

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in the United States seeks a Reliability Engineer to strategically plan, organize, and execute programs that enhance machinery reliability and optimize performance within the Solvay Mill. You will lead reliability initiatives across all phases, including during shutdowns, and guide maintenance teams with proactive solutions.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 3+ years in manufacturing reliability, with strong project management, communication, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 3+ years of reliability experience in manufacturing.
• Strong project management and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee reliability programs from concepts through implementation.
• Support during daily and annual maintenance shutdowns.
• Provide technical direction to maintenance and operations teams.
• Manage equipment tracking and rebuild programs using predictive maintenance.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Project management

Root cause analysis

Interpersonal communication

Safety regulation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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.

The Opportunity:

The Smurfit Westrock Solvay Mill has an opportunity for a Reliability Engineer to strategically plan, organize, and execute programs designed to enhance and maintain the reliability of machinery, ensuring optimal performance in your assigned business unit.

General responsibilities:

Overseeing Reliability: You will take charge of all phases of reliability programs, from initial conception to successful implementation, while also offering vital support during daily and annual maintenance shutdowns. Experience in DMSI or LubeIt helpful.

Delivering Technical Direction and Support: By providing expert guidance and innovative solutions to maintenance and operating teams. You will be instrumental in ensuring seamless mill operations.

Implementing Equipment Tracking and Rebuild Strategies: Your expertise will drive the management of equipment tracking and rebuild programs, leveraging predictive and preventative maintenance techniques to proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact production.

Championing Safety and Environmental Standards: You will play a pivotal role in advancing the mill’s safety and environmental objectives, with a laser focus on enhancing the reliability of electrical equipment

What you need:

Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferably mechanical, electrical, industrial or paper science engineering).

3-years of reliability experience in a manufacturing environment.

Must be a self-starter that can effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Proven interpersonal and communications abilities that support strong relationships and cross-functional cooperation throughout the organization.

Project management skills to execute projects with clear timelines and defined agendas.

Strong customer-focused mindset.

Excellent understanding of root cause failure analysis and a demonstrated continuous improvement mindset.

Excellent knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures, to ensure the safety of those working on and in proximity to the work.

Strong computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Tools (Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio & Project).

Experience in the Pulp and Paper Industry or similar industry preferred.

the salary range for this position is $104,625 - $174,375. 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.

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.

The salary range for this position is $104,625.00 - $174,375.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, 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. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process.