WestRock Company
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
West Point, VA 23181, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
10 September 2026
What they need
The opportunity:
The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer position is part of the West Point, VA Mill maintenance organization. The West Point Mill is part of the Paper Solutions division of Smurfit WestRock. The fully integrated mill produces white top liner, liner, and medium on three paper machines.
This position provides engineering support for maintenance activities. The chosen candidate will work closely with the maintenance superintendent and others on projects related to rotating mechanical equipment, tanks & vessels, and structural related initiatives.
HOW YOU WILL IMPACT SMURFIT WESTROCK:
In this role, your key opportunities will include:
Initiate Management of Change (MOC) processes for recommended solutions with cost estimates as well as completing action items for those submitted by others.
Support and implement Six Sigma projects that promote maintenance/reliability continuous improvements.
Engage capital engineering to support new projects as it relates to identifying critical spare parts for new equipment. Support process for obtaining spare parts and update BOM's for new equipment. and development Develop preventive maintenance plans for new and existing equipment.
Manage and improve the mills rigging and sling inspections.
Support projects related to Pressure Vessel and Tank (PV&T) integrity program
Development of scopes of work related to infrastructure, including steel and concrete structures for capital and non-capital initiatives. Will participate in the initial assessment to define scopes, provide engineered solutions with costs, and write capital project appropriation requests if needed
Supervise contractors during project execution to ensure tasks are done safely, on schedule, on budget and up to WestRock standards.
Supervise general shop area that consists of welding, machine and pump shops.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology
Prefer 3-5 years related work experience in mechanical design, or related discipline, preferably in a paper mill or process manufacturing environment but not required.
Recommend at a minimum of (2) semesters of co-op experience in a heavy industrial facility or equivalent full-time experience
General maintenance knowledge of maintaining and monitoring process equipment (pumps, compressors, fans, etc.)
Ability to create, promote and work within team concept.
Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment while meeting tight deadlines on multiple projects
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Intrinsic motivation and inherent curiosity
Ability to perform calculations and analyze results.
Familiarity with OSHA and safety LOTO procedures
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite including Microsoft Project and AutoCAD
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Smurfit WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.About Smurfit WestRock (NYSE: WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock’s 100,000 team members support customers around the world from more than 320 operating and business locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Learn more at [1] www.smurfitwestrock.com. Smurfit WestRock is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
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