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WestRock Company Principal Reliability Engineer, E&I in WFH-Alabama, Alabama
The Opportunity:
Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Principal Engineer for Electrical/Instrumentation reliability to join the Engineering & Manufacturing Service group. Strong leadership skills, combined with the ability to build strong teams and effectively communicate are essential for this role. The position will provide management and expertise across all Smurfit Westrock facilities and require 70% travel.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:
Support Smurfit Westrock goals and objectives
Effectively communicate with mill teams to stay aligned on business drivers and priorities
Maximize mill asset availability, efficiency, and predictability through implementation of reliability guidelines and action plans to improve results.
Support cultural improvement in safety, inclusion, and engagement by serving as a role model for Smurfit Westrock Vision/Values/Behaviors.
Ensure safe electrical work practices and arc flash prevention in accordance with National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E.
Ensure proper operation, inspection, and repair of electrical power distribution equipment, maintaining standards of NFPA 70B and NETA MTS.
Extensive knowledge of power distribution, motors/drives, control systems, and instrumentation.
Ensure best practices, standards, and specifications are part of Smurfit Westrock culture.
Support design for reliability efforts in capital planning.
Provide expertise for mill electrical and instrumentation systems.
Assist with development of asset strategies and obsolescence strategies.
Assist with outage electrical work scope development, outage planning, and Quality control efforts.
Advocate and participate in mills RCFA process.
Help develop and assess E&I reliability strategy for the mill division.
Work with mill leadership to assess and identify gaps in the mill E&I reliability program.
Develop mill relationships to help engage the mill in the reliability strategy
Help troubleshoot and provide practical plans for correcting equipment reliability challenges.
Develop, maintain, and improve reliability KPI metrics and systems.
Utilize data to drive improvement efforts.
Review mill downtime data to identify patterns that will help the teams focus their efforts on the most impactful activities that will prevent unplanned downtime.
Engage with mills during their KPI Review Meetings and provide guidance and best practice examples that lead to reliability improvement on their biggest opportunities.
Serve as technical resource and training provider for reliability initiatives.
What you need to succeed:
B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or 10 plus years\u2019 experience in related role
10 years\u2019 experience in related role
Strong technical skills in electrical and instrumentation systems
Strong background with CMMS systems, preferably JDE and SAP
Experience using Microsoft Office programs
Ability to communicate/coordinate with different levels and multiple departments within the organization. Strong written/verbal communication skills and internal customer focus.
Results oriented individual capable of handling projects individually, able to work efficiently in a highly team-oriented environment.
Additional skills needed: self-directed, flexible, self-learner, multitasking, results driven, safety focused.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills. Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
Key Competencies:
Influencing Others
Technical Learning
Action Oriented
Organizational Skills
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.