E&I Reliability Engineer

The opportunity:

The Staff E&I Reliability Engineer is responsible for strategically planning, organizing, and executing programs designed to enhance and maintain the reliability of electrical and instrumentation equipment. This role provides vital support during daily operations and annual maintenance shutdowns while acting as the mill's Instrumentation Subject Matter Expert (SME).

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

This list identifies the essential functions. As with all jobs, all duties and responsibilities are not listed, and will vary based upon the department, team, and business needs.

Electrical and Instrument (E/I) Reliability Engineer Responsibilities

• Lead system upgrades, migrations, modernization initiatives, and industrial automation projects while supporting engineering and troubleshooting of industrial electrical systems.
• Review and interpret power studies including Arc Flash, relay coordination, load flow, and short circuit analyses.
• Coordinate field installation, testing, energization, and commissioning activities with all stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and all applicable electrical codes, including NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and related regulations.
• Oversee Reliability Programs: Take charge of E&I reliability programs from initial conception to successful implementation, utilizing experience with Honeywell, Emerson, ABB, and Rockwell equipment.
• Provide Technical Direction: Deliver expert guidance and innovative solutions to maintenance and operating teams to ensure seamless mill operations.
• Drive Maintenance Strategies: Manage equipment tracking and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) strategy/program design.
• Optimize System Performance: Leverage predictive and preventive maintenance techniques to proactively identify bad actors and implement system improvements before they impact production.
• Champion Safety and Environmental Standards: Advance the mill's safety and environmental objectives with a specific focus on enhancing system reliability.
• Support Capital Projects: Serve as a capital project liaison to provide design reviews, technical support, and commissioning expertise.
• Develop Team Resources: Create training and troubleshooting documentation for the E&I group to support cross-functional cooperation.

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering preferred or a combination of education and experience with 10–15 years of industrial E/I maintenance and project management experience, preferably in the pulp and paper industry.

• Strong leadership, high ethical standards, and an uncompromising commitment to worker safety, regulatory compliance, and quality.

• Proven ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects, including accurate budgeting, forecasting, and meeting deadlines with urgency and attention to detail.

• PdM & Criticality Expert: Proven ability to design, implement, and manage PdM strategies and mill criticality rankings.

• Analytical Skills: Hands-on expertise in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and identifying/rectifying "bad actors" in control system loops.

• Strong analytical, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to draw fact‑based conclusions and present information clearly while collaborating effectively across teams.

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision, supported by proficient computer skills

• Proficient in industry software such as JDE, SAP, Experion, Emerson AMS, RS Logix and Studio 5000 etc. to support design, analysis, and troubleshooting activities.

Compensation Offered:

• Salary Range: $131,000 – $177,000
• Bonus/Commission Eligible: Yearly Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP) bonus based off metrics.

Benefits Offered

Smurfit Westrock offers a variety of benefits and group health insurance options, the premium costs of which are currently shared by employees and Smurfit 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 is 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.