Sr. Reliability Engineer

Smurfit Westrock; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 104,625 - 174,375; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Health, dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts or Health-s

Retirement savings plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid sick leave as required by law

15 days of paid vacation

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Solvay Mill is seeking a Reliability Engineer to strategically plan, organize, and execute programs designed to enhance and maintain machinery reliability for optimal mill performance.

The role involves leading reliability initiatives, providing technical direction to maintenance teams, and driving predictive maintenance to prevent production disruptions, with a strong emphasis on safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years reliability experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Self-starter capable of effectively managing multiple projects.
• Proven interpersonal and communication abilities supporting cross-functional collaboration.
• Project management skills with clear timelines and defined agendas.
• Strong customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing reliability programs from conception to implementation and supporting daily and annual maintenance shutdowns.
• Delivering technical direction and support to maintenance and operating teams to ensure seamless mill operations.
• Implementing equipment tracking and rebuild strategies using predictive and preventative maintenance to pre-empt issues.
• Championing safety and environmental standards with focus on electrical equipment reliability.

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Visio & Project

Job description

The Opportunity

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 communication 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 range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. 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.

To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process.