Prin Eng, Reliability Eng

Key Responsibilities

• Support cultural improvement in safety, inclusion, and engagement by serving as a role model for Smurfit Westrock Vision/Values/Behaviors.
• Promote and follow Company and Mill safe work practices and procedures.
• Support reliability initiatives aimed at maximizing mill asset availability, efficiency, and predictability.
• Provide on-site materials and engineering assistance during major mill outages.
• Perform evaluation and root cause failure analysis (RCFA) on components received from paper mills and develop actionable recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Facilitate the transfer of Best Practices/Technology between the mills.
• Assist in materials selection to address corrosion mechanisms encountered in pulp and paper mill environments.
• Provide metallurgical and materials engineering support during:
• Power and Recovery Boiler audits
• Non-fired pressure vessel and tank audits
• Develop working knowledge of Smurfit Westrock Corporate Guidelines and have a current working knowledge of the following industry standards:
• ASME Code Books
• National Board Inspection Code (NBIC)
• American Petroleum Institute (API) Codes
• American Welding Society (AWS) Standards
• Black Liquor Recovery Boiler Advisory Committee (BLRBAC) guidance
• Learn and apply laboratory equipment and processes used to prepare and analyze metallurgical samples.
• Utilize data and analysis to support reliability improvement efforts and technical recommendations.

Skills & Qualifications

• Technical Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science (required)
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the Pulp and Paper industry or other industrial work environment.
• General knowledge of:
• Pressure Vessel (fired and non-fired) and Tank Inspection
• Corrosion mechanisms and mitigation
• Materials properties
• Failure analysis techniques
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Problem Solving & Execution:
• Strong troubleshooting skills with a focus on root cause and long-term solutions
• Ability to analyze operating failures and develop sustainable corrective actions
• Results-oriented mindset with attention to detail and safety
• Communication & Collaboration:
• Ability to communicate and coordinate across multiple organizational levels and functions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Customer-focused approach when supporting mills and internal stakeholders
• Adaptability & Personal Effectiveness:
• Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-changing operational environments
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Williness to work in an on-call environment, including occasional weekends
• Self-directed, flexible, and eager to learn
• Strong interpersonal and time management skills
• Effective working independently and within team-based environments
• Travel & Work Environment:
• Expected travel up to ~70% to support mill sites, outages, and audits
• On-site and field-based work required, including exposure to industrial environments and laboratory settings