Mechanical Project Engineer

WestRock • Syracuse, NY

52d

About The Position

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 d 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. Career Opportunity: Solvay Mill is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with the ability to a wide range of design experiences and mechanical engineering expertise to capital projects throughout the mill operations. How you will impact WestRock: Evaluating the performance of mechanical and electromechanical systems to determine best option for replacement. By effectively managing large capital projects, this key role significantly impacts our ongoing ability to improve the productivity of the mill. Meet with project stakeholders in various departments to develop project needs and provide ongoing engineering/technical support. Establish needs for all aspects of items required to develop, plan, and execute assigned projects such as engineering, procurement, construction,missioning, and operations efforts. Develop scope, schedule, and budget plans for assigned projects. Prepare and publish detailed, scope, schedule, engineering, construction, andmissioning plans to effectively manage assigned projects. Manage required project documentation from project inception through implementation and close out. Manage assigned projects to perform within established scope, schedule, and budget targets. Prepare and submit project progress reports as required. Provide engineering and technical support to mill operations and maintenance departments as requested. Identify, plan, solicit, and arrange for all required support services required for assigned projects such as electrical, control, mechanical, civil, and other applicable engineering requirements. Identify, plan, solicit, and arrange for all construction and startup services required to support the implementation of assigned projects. Occasionally work as requested with larger project teams in a supporting role to facilitate thepletion of larger projects. Conceptualize, document, distribute, procure, and expedite construction services required for assigned projects. Provide mechanical/civil engineering support for other project managers as requested. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5-10 years' experience in Project Engineering/Construction Management. Process and Piping System design a plus.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Must possess strongmunication and teamwork skills. The ability to achieve results by influencing others and supporting the overall business.
• Ability to prepare and manage projects from conception through development and execution.

Nice To Haves

• Pulp/Paper manufacturing experience preferred
• Knowledge of instrumentation, pumping systems, paper machine auxiliary equipment, and PLC/DCS Controls preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating the performance of mechanical and electromechanical systems to determine best option for replacement.
• By effectively managing large capital projects, this key role significantly impacts our ongoing ability to improve the productivity of the mill.
• Meet with project stakeholders in various departments to develop project needs and provide ongoing engineering/technical support.
• Establish needs for all aspects of items required to develop, plan, and execute assigned projects such as engineering, procurement, construction,missioning, and operations efforts.
• Develop scope, schedule, and budget plans for assigned projects.
• Prepare and publish detailed, scope, schedule, engineering, construction, andmissioning plans to effectively manage assigned projects.
• Manage required project documentation from project inception through implementation and close out.
• Manage assigned projects to perform within established scope, schedule, and budget targets.
• Prepare and submit project progress reports as required.
• Provide engineering and technical support to mill operations and maintenance departments as requested.
• Identify, plan, solicit, and arrange for all required support services required for assigned projects such as electrical, control, mechanical, civil, and other applicable engineering requirements.
• Identify, plan, solicit, and arrange for all construction and startup services required to support the implementation of assigned projects.
• Occasionally work as requested with larger project teams in a supporting role to facilitate thepletion of larger projects.
• Conceptualize, document, distribute, procure, and expedite construction services required for assigned projects.
• Provide mechanical/civil engineering support for other project managers as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills,petencies and potential
• A career with a global packagingpany w Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees