Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Capital Projects

Smurfit Westrock; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to manage all phases of capital and maintenance projects. Responsibilities include project execution, technical support, and ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and at least five years of relevant experience, preferably in the paper industry. This role requires excellent project management skills and technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or technology.
• Minimum of five years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Preference for experience in the paper industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of capital and maintenance projects.
• Develop a comprehensive Project Execution Plan.
• Work with third party vendors and contractors.
• Provide technical support for mechanical equipment failure analysis.

Skills

Project management

Technical expertise

Safety focus

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Five years of related experience

Job description

SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Senior Project Engineer: Manage all phases of capital and expense projects from development through execution, including distribution of final project documentation. Provide technical support for Maintenance and Operations activities and support general mill goals for safety, environmental and other concerns.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, manage and execute multiple capital and maintenance projects simultaneously.
• Individual project responsibilities include design, scope development, estimation, scheduling and construction management.
• Develop and evaluate alternatives to meet long-term goals while coordinating and collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, Procurement and Legal teams.
• Develop a comprehensive Project Execution Plan that includes design, risk mitigation, budget and scheduling.
• Work with Procurement and Legal partners to develop detailed specifications, bid, evaluate, select and award projects.
• Manage third party vendors including construction contractors, equipment manufacturers, engineering firms, technical experts and construction managers.
• Work with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and process area operational and maintenance owners to develop a pre-startup safety review (PSSR) to guide each project’s check-out and start-up plan.
• Submit completed PSSR in advance of start-up.
• Utilize project controls during the execution of capital projects including estimating, scheduling, cash flow forecasting and reporting.
• Develop and manage facilities infrastructure maintenance programs.
• Supply technical expertise for mechanical equipment failure analysis and preservation.
• Prepare, review and update mill specifications.
• Provide technical expertise to review and approve “management of change” proposals.
• Support and participate in all mill safety and environmental initiatives and activities.
• Assist in the attainment of general mill goals by serving on special teams or supplying teams with the necessary technical support.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology.
• Five or more years of related experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Paper industry experience preferred.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Safety
• Initiative
• Influence Events
• Planning
• Composure
• Managing Diversity
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity and Trust
• Listening
• Written Communications