WestRock Company
Sr. Electrical Reliability Engineer
WestRock Company, Longview, Washington, United States, 98632
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.
The opportunity: The Senior Electrical Reliability Engineer will be the subject matter expert and program owner for critical electrical reliability initiatives throughout the Longview Mill. This role focuses on proactive maintenance, failure prevention, and strategic asset management for the facility's electrical infrastructure.
How you will impact WestRock: The primary duties and responsibilities for this position include:
Electric Motor Reliability Program Ownership:
Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive reliability program for all
electric motors
in the mill, including specification, repair standards, and predictive maintenance strategies.
Predictive Maintenance Program Management:
Manage and coordinate the mill's
infrared (IR) testing
program to identify thermal anomalies in electrical equipment.
Oversee
Partial Discharge (PD) testing
on medium and high-voltage equipment to assess insulation health.
Manage the
transformer oil testing
program, including scheduling, analysis review, and follow-up actions.
Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) Follow-Up:
Act as the technical lead for electrical equipment failures, ensuring thorough RCFA is conducted, and critically, driving the implementation and follow-up of all
corrective actions
to prevent recurrence.
Assist with the development and execution of improvement projects focused on
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) , aiming to enhance performance, reliability, and energy efficiency.
Contribute to projects focused on improving the overall reliability and resiliency of the facility's
electrical distribution system .
What you need: Required:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Experience:
Minimum of
5-7 years
of experience in electrical reliability engineering within a heavy industrial environment (e.g., pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, power generation).
Technical Expertise:
Proven expertise in motor maintenance and reliability, high-voltage equipment, transformers, protective relays, and predictive maintenance technologies (IR, PD, oil analysis).
Analytical Skills:
Demonstrated ability to perform and drive results from
Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) .
Communication:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams.
Preferred:
Prior experience in the
pulp and paper industry .
Familiarity with modern computerized maintenance management systems ( CMMS ).
Certified Reliability Engineer ( CRE ) or equivalent certification.
Compensation:
Salary Range: $97,300 – $155,500 DOE (Junior, Intermediate, Senior levels)
Bonus/Commission Eligible: Yearly Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP) bonus based off metrics.
Smurfit Westrock offers a variety of benefits and group health insurance options, the premium costs of which are currently shared by employees and 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.
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.
The salary range for this position is $93,750.00 - $156,250.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by 14-Jan-2026.
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The opportunity: The Senior Electrical Reliability Engineer will be the subject matter expert and program owner for critical electrical reliability initiatives throughout the Longview Mill. This role focuses on proactive maintenance, failure prevention, and strategic asset management for the facility's electrical infrastructure.
How you will impact WestRock: The primary duties and responsibilities for this position include:
Electric Motor Reliability Program Ownership:
Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive reliability program for all
electric motors
in the mill, including specification, repair standards, and predictive maintenance strategies.
Predictive Maintenance Program Management:
Manage and coordinate the mill's
infrared (IR) testing
program to identify thermal anomalies in electrical equipment.
Oversee
Partial Discharge (PD) testing
on medium and high-voltage equipment to assess insulation health.
Manage the
transformer oil testing
program, including scheduling, analysis review, and follow-up actions.
Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) Follow-Up:
Act as the technical lead for electrical equipment failures, ensuring thorough RCFA is conducted, and critically, driving the implementation and follow-up of all
corrective actions
to prevent recurrence.
Assist with the development and execution of improvement projects focused on
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) , aiming to enhance performance, reliability, and energy efficiency.
Contribute to projects focused on improving the overall reliability and resiliency of the facility's
electrical distribution system .
What you need: Required:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Experience:
Minimum of
5-7 years
of experience in electrical reliability engineering within a heavy industrial environment (e.g., pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, power generation).
Technical Expertise:
Proven expertise in motor maintenance and reliability, high-voltage equipment, transformers, protective relays, and predictive maintenance technologies (IR, PD, oil analysis).
Analytical Skills:
Demonstrated ability to perform and drive results from
Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) .
Communication:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams.
Preferred:
Prior experience in the
pulp and paper industry .
Familiarity with modern computerized maintenance management systems ( CMMS ).
Certified Reliability Engineer ( CRE ) or equivalent certification.
Compensation:
Salary Range: $97,300 – $155,500 DOE (Junior, Intermediate, Senior levels)
Bonus/Commission Eligible: Yearly Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP) bonus based off metrics.
Smurfit Westrock offers a variety of benefits and group health insurance options, the premium costs of which are currently shared by employees and 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.
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.
The salary range for this position is $93,750.00 - $156,250.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by 14-Jan-2026.
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