Sr Reliability Engineer

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.

The Opportunity:

The Reliability Engineer role is critical to WestRocks efforts to improve reliability and optimize area production units within the mill. This position works closely with operations and maintenance personnel to improve performance of equipment. One of the key deliverables of this position is to help shift the culture from a reactive to a proactive environment.

How you will impact WestRock:

• Works in team environment to investigate incidents relative to equipment failure, root cause analysis and to develop and follow-up on recommendations
• Develop inspection procedures, support monitoring equipment
• Program and update condition-based monitoring
• Implement into MIS with IT assistance (set up alarm pages/formats, etc.)
• Monitor alarms -- ensure appropriate follow-up
• Review and recommend preventive maintenance tasks
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance procedures
• Document metrics to track cost and reliability improvements
• Assess, and maintain, priorities for cost and reliability
• Coordinate training programs associated with diagnostics
• Ultrasonic inspections, hydraulic training, special electrical inspections, lubrication inspection programs
• Recommend/request design changes
• Perform direct engineering for small scope changes
• Review spare parts with an emphasis on commonality and inventory control
• Research developing technologies
• Perform life cycle analysis, failure criticality, failure modes/effects analysis, and root cause failure analysis

What you need to succeed:

• B.S. in Engineering or equivalent preferred
• CMMS, Project Engineering, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Oil Analysis program, Predictive/Preventive Maintenance practices to include Vibration Analysis, Infrared Thermography, Laser Alignment, NDE and Root Cause Failure Analysis.
• Proven commitment to safety
• Demonstrated problem solving/decision making skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Successful candidate must exhibit an understanding of business processes and procedures, reliability processes and workflows, and be able to actively seek continuous improvement
• Experience with a maintenance organization and maintenance control system
• Demonstrated ability to learn processes for purchasing/requisitions and spare parts procurement
• Working knowledge of EAM Systems, Microsoft Word, and Excel

Compensation Offered

• Pay (or pay range): $88,900 $133,200 DOE (Junior, Intermediate, Senior levels)
• Bonus/Commission Eligible: Yearly Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP) Bonus based off metrics

Benefits Offered

WestRock offers a variety of benefits and group health insurance options, the premium costs of which are currently shared by employees and WestRock (e.g., health, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending account, HSA, life insurance, paid time off, employee assistance program, matching 401K).

What we offer:

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

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 $100,875.00 - $168,125.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process.