General Information

Job ID
ATR36207

Posting Job Title
Lead Project Engineer

Locations
TX Evadale

Employment Type
Full Time

Date Posted
15-Dec-2023

Relocation Support
Yes

Description & Requirements

WestRock (NYSE :WRK) 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 more fiber-based packaging forward.

WestRock - Lead Project Engineer, Evadale, TX

WestRock is a company where each of us genuinely belongs, is respected and valued, can do our best work, and where diversity, inclusion and equity are competitive advantages!

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Sr Manager Engineering, the Lead Project Engineer manages and completes numerous projects that span multiple engineering disciplines. This position manages and supports the implementation of capital projects within the mill as well as supporting the mill reliability and improvement efforts. The position requires strong project management and technical skills to coordinate different disciplines within the Engineering department, Operations, Maintenance, consulting engineers, and vendors. Primarily, the prospective candidate should have the ability to manage several projects that span multiple engineering disciplines. We will consider candidates with a minimum of 2 years in paper or similar industry as a Project Engineer and will provide development to prepare the candidate to move into roles of greater responsibility within the Engineering department.

How you will impact WestRock:

• Provide engineering expertise to Operations and Maintenance departments to help resolve various operating problems.
• Manage all phases of capital and expense repair projects from inception through equipment installation and start-up. Responsibilities include safety, scope and cost management, field execution management, and evaluating performance after projects are in-service.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, management, and other project stake holders on an ongoing basis.
• Lead all phases of the project process to include project scopes, cost estimates and schedules, "Authorization for Expenditure" request forms, preparation of drawings for assigned projects by working with consultants, vendors, and mill personnel, etc.
• Coordinate the different disciplines within the Engineering department on assigned projects.
• Manage Scope of Work and RFQ development and work closely with WestRock Procurement to evaluate and award equipment and service contracts.
• Initiate purchase requisitions for equipment, labor, and materials for assigned capital and repair projects.
• Manage the direction of consultants, contractors, and maintenance work associated with assigned capital and repair projects.
• Responsible for conducting business with integrity and respect, being accountable, and actively pursuing excellence to help achieve WestRock's Path To One goals.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Preferred candidate will have 5+ years related experience with emphasis on engineering of capital projects but will consider a candidate with a minimum of 2 years professional experience that has a strong technical aptitude and ability to develop.
• Interpersonal skills such as building close working relationships and minimizing disagreements are important elements.
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Adaptability to rapidly changing working environments and operational situations.
• Physical ability to operate in paper mill environment, including light to moderate lifting, walking, and climbing, oral communication, correctable vision, and ability to work in a hot, humid, and dusty environment.
• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, electronic mail and presentation graphics, etc.
• Aligned with our company values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Excellence

What 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.

WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. WestRock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.