WestRock Company
Overview
Sr. Reliability Engineer
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WestRock Company . 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. Career Opportunity
Accountable for Reliability Driven Maintenance systems and programs to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness, institutionalize world-class maintenance skills and procedures, and drive reliability excellence and continuous improvement throughout the Mill. Responsibilities
Lead Root Cause Analysis of significant reliability problems. Develop corrective actions and track results to successful conclusion. Originates and develops analysis methods for determining reliability of components, equipment, and processes. Prepare diagrams, charts, drawings, calculations, and reports for defining reliability problems and make recommendations for improvements. Determine the cost advantages of alternatives for developing action plans to comply with internal/external customer demands for reliable processes/equipment to avoid failures. Analyze the effects of preventive maintenance on equipment reliability and maintenance costs for evaluation as a basis for equipment design decisions. Lead Reliability Centered Maintenance projects to improve overall reliability of target systems. Develops Failure Mode Effect Analysis to identify opportunities to improve system design, preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, operator care, and other strategies. Track project activity and results. Assist Maintenance Department’s support to operating areas. Develop a comprehensive, interdepartmental program to systematically identify, eliminate and prevent problems consistent with maintenance department guidelines and budget constraints. Coordinate the development of Mechanical & Electrical Equipment Specifications including OEM new and rebuild specifications, alignment specifications, balance specifications, pipe strain specifications, and rebuild shops certification. Incorporates audit results, shop reports, Root Cause Analysis findings and corrective actions, and emerging technology to continuously improve specifications. Propose options that reduce or eliminate maintenance tasks out of existing equipment in your area of responsibility. Review all proposed process and process equipment changes and ensure changes comply with the Management of Change (MOC) Process. Review proposed engineering projects to ensure inclusion of engineering solutions to maintenance problems, including ways of reducing or eliminating the need for maintenance through equipment replacement or improvement work. Provide reliability expertise during design and implementation of new assets. Develop Mechanical & Electrical Equipment installation and repair documentation and maintain as part of the electronic equipment history. Assist production departments to develop, implement and improve Operator Driven Reliability (ODR) programs. Provide technical support to maintenance personnel on equipment repairs, troubleshooting problems, CMMS systems, and equipment reliability issues. What You Will Need To Succeed
Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering; three to five or more years related experience and/or training, preferably in Pulp and Paper or related industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience. WestRock Values
Integrity
– We are honest, ethical and do the right thing. Respect
– We treat one another with respect and earn the respect of others through our actions. Accountability
– We are responsible for our work, for our team and for contributing to the success of our company. Excellence
– We strive to perform at the highest levels – for ourselves and for our customers, investors, and communities. This document outlines the minimum requirements of the positions and is not intended to be all-inclusive of the position duties. Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. 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. Job Details
Location: VA Hopewell Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 09-Oct-2025 Relocation: Yes Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at WestRock Company by 2x.
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Sr. Reliability Engineer
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WestRock Company . 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. Career Opportunity
Accountable for Reliability Driven Maintenance systems and programs to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness, institutionalize world-class maintenance skills and procedures, and drive reliability excellence and continuous improvement throughout the Mill. Responsibilities
Lead Root Cause Analysis of significant reliability problems. Develop corrective actions and track results to successful conclusion. Originates and develops analysis methods for determining reliability of components, equipment, and processes. Prepare diagrams, charts, drawings, calculations, and reports for defining reliability problems and make recommendations for improvements. Determine the cost advantages of alternatives for developing action plans to comply with internal/external customer demands for reliable processes/equipment to avoid failures. Analyze the effects of preventive maintenance on equipment reliability and maintenance costs for evaluation as a basis for equipment design decisions. Lead Reliability Centered Maintenance projects to improve overall reliability of target systems. Develops Failure Mode Effect Analysis to identify opportunities to improve system design, preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, operator care, and other strategies. Track project activity and results. Assist Maintenance Department’s support to operating areas. Develop a comprehensive, interdepartmental program to systematically identify, eliminate and prevent problems consistent with maintenance department guidelines and budget constraints. Coordinate the development of Mechanical & Electrical Equipment Specifications including OEM new and rebuild specifications, alignment specifications, balance specifications, pipe strain specifications, and rebuild shops certification. Incorporates audit results, shop reports, Root Cause Analysis findings and corrective actions, and emerging technology to continuously improve specifications. Propose options that reduce or eliminate maintenance tasks out of existing equipment in your area of responsibility. Review all proposed process and process equipment changes and ensure changes comply with the Management of Change (MOC) Process. Review proposed engineering projects to ensure inclusion of engineering solutions to maintenance problems, including ways of reducing or eliminating the need for maintenance through equipment replacement or improvement work. Provide reliability expertise during design and implementation of new assets. Develop Mechanical & Electrical Equipment installation and repair documentation and maintain as part of the electronic equipment history. Assist production departments to develop, implement and improve Operator Driven Reliability (ODR) programs. Provide technical support to maintenance personnel on equipment repairs, troubleshooting problems, CMMS systems, and equipment reliability issues. What You Will Need To Succeed
Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering; three to five or more years related experience and/or training, preferably in Pulp and Paper or related industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience. WestRock Values
Integrity
– We are honest, ethical and do the right thing. Respect
– We treat one another with respect and earn the respect of others through our actions. Accountability
– We are responsible for our work, for our team and for contributing to the success of our company. Excellence
– We strive to perform at the highest levels – for ourselves and for our customers, investors, and communities. This document outlines the minimum requirements of the positions and is not intended to be all-inclusive of the position duties. Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. 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. Job Details
Location: VA Hopewell Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 09-Oct-2025 Relocation: Yes Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at WestRock Company by 2x.
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