Electrical And Control EngineerThe Electrical & Control Engineer's primary responsibility is ownership of the mill's electrical power distribution and control systems. This role supports production, maintenance and a multi-disciplined engineering group with troubleshooting, project development, project management, facilitating electrical maintenance, managing the Mill's electrical safety program, and continuous improvement opportunities. This is an onsite job position based at the paper mill in Sheldon Springs, VT.How you will impact Smurfit WestRock:Support production, maintenance, and engineering departments to ensure safety, quality, reliability, continuous improvement, and cost savingsCollaborate with team leaders, supervisors, engineers, operators, technicians, and department managers to meet Mill goalsTroubleshoot electrical and control issues, contribute to root cause analysis, and develop timely solutions for production problems that ariseSupport, train, and coach electrical staff with troubleshooting and skill developmentInterpret, maintain, develop, and update technical documentation, including electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, manuals, and software backupsSupport maintenance outages, startup, and on-site troubleshooting to ensure optimal performanceDrive continuous improvement initiatives and system upgrades to address obsolescence, enhance performance, reliability, and cost savings.Manage all phases of capital and expense projects from inception through equipment installation and start-upDevelop project requirements, scopes, cost estimates, forecasts, and schedules.Develop and/or manage the preparation and review of drawings for assigned projects by working with engineering firms, vendors, and mill personnel.Coordinate all types of design activities including equipment sizing, P&ID's, electrical, and process control.Manage the direction of consultants, contractors, and maintenance work associated with assigned capital and repair projects.Coordinate and supervise construction and startup activities with project teams, Maintenance, and Operations.Control project costs by monitoring expenditures to ensure projects are completed within budget and schedule.Assure all project drawings, documents, equipment information, manuals, etc.
become part of the Engineering Document Control System.Management of the Mill's electrical maintenance program.Management of the Mill's electrical safety programRotational on-call to facilitate unplanned weekend maintenanceWhat you need:A curiosity to understand how things work, solving technical problems, continuously learn, and sharing knowledge with othersPersistent mindset and willingness to work through unfamiliar technical challengesMust be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demandsOrganizational skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)Must be comfortable in both a manufacturing and office settingExcellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skillsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experienceStrong understanding of AC and DC electrical control circuits with hands-on experienceStrong understanding of industrial electrical power systems including 2.4kVac Medium Voltage (MV) and 600Vac Low Voltage (LV)5-years of experience in a project, operations, or maintenance engineering roleExperience with PLC, HMI/SCADA, Variable Speed Drives system programing, testing, and troubleshootingExperience with MV/ LV motor control centersAble to understand pneumatic and hydraulic systems and related control componentsBasic understanding of IP subnet addressingPreferred Qualifications:Work experience in the paper industry or similar industryCapital project development and managementExperience with NFPA NEC, NFPA 70E, short circuit analysis, arc flash, and load calculationsIndustrial communication protocols (Modbus, OPC, DeviceNET, EtherNet/IP)Experience with virtualized computer systems, advanced IP subnet routing, VLANs, firewallsWhat we offer:Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.