
Fiberline Engineer
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Job overview
Smurfit Westrock is hiring a Fiberline Engineer. The Fiberline Engineer will be responsible for the Unbleached Pulp Mill area and other Fiberline areas within the mill facility. This role supports Fiberline areas and overall mill goals, focusing on process, equipment, and operational improvements. The engineer will also drive cost reduction projects and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Key focus areas include Solve process, equipment, and operational failures, Assist in maintenance shutdowns and monitor key parameters of the pulping process, and Adjust production schedules to support overall mill performance.
Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Engineering. Important skills include Communication, Computer Skills, Drive To Learn In The Field, Sound Judgement, Initiative, and Self-Motivation. Preferred (not required): Solve Process, Equipment, And Operational Failures, Assist In Maintenance Shutdowns, Monitor Key Parameters Of The Pulping Process, and Adjust Production Schedules.
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Full job description
Job Summary: As the Fiberline Engineer, you will have overall responsibility for the Unbleached Pulp Mill area within the mill facility. You also have responsibility for other Fiberline areas. In this position you will support the Fiberline areas and overall mill goals.
Major Job Responsibilities:
Business Excellence
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Solve Process, Equipment, and operational failures.
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Assist in maintenance shutdowns, monitor Key Parameters of the Pulping Process, and adjust production schedules as needed to overall support mill performance.
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Use Fiberline Visual Reports to monitor the and report key Fiberline KPI\u2019s on Quality, Chemical Usage and Environmental standards.
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Maintain, develop, and enhance operator check list for startup and shutdown of equipment and support SME implementation of new process training systems.
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Drive cost reduction projects and teams.
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Weekend on call duty and weekly night calls.
People and Culture
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Partner with safety department to maintain and enforce the safety program for the department and mill, ensuring compliance with OSHA and SW regulations and guidelines.
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Report safety concerns and incidents. Participate in observing the high-risk task of the day (HRTD) and implement the Safety Excellence System.
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Support mill initiatives to drive employee engagement.
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Responsible that all employees understand and utilize all safety requirements of job functions; in addition to use all required PPE during job tasks.
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Position requires full knowledge of safety requirements and ensure compliance and accountability.
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Working knowledge all safety procedures (including LOTO, fall protection, confined space entry, hot work and JHA for each position, proper guarding, seat belts, dock locks, etc.).
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Employee must follow standard work procedures and safe work.
Critical Skills/Capabilities:
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Communication skills
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Computer Skills
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Drive to Learn in the Field
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Sound judgement, Initiative and self-motivation, and ability to complete task with minimal supervision.
Technical Skills:
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Be able to read P&ID\u2019s
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Understanding flow processes
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Microsoft Excel proficient
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Minitab
Work Environment:
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Work in plant/mill environment; noisy work environment; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures; maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations.
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Some Travel
Experience:
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Preferred: Two years of experience in an industrial setting as an employee or as an intern.
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Working in team settings and alone.
Education:
- Required: Bachelor\u2019s degree in Engineering
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
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.
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