WestRock Company · 2 weeks ago
Senior Metallurgical Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$180K/yr - $230K/yr
10+ years expWestRock Company is a leader in sustainable packaging, dedicated to providing efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions. The Senior Metallurgical Engineer role involves providing technical support to ensure safe operations and improve asset performance across various mills, requiring significant travel and collaboration with mill teams.
ManufacturingLogisticsSustainabilityCommercialPackaging ServicesPaper Manufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Support cultural improvement in safety, inclusion, and engagement by serving as a role model for Smurfit Westrock Vision/Values/Behaviors
Promote and follow Company and Mill safe work practices and procedures
Support reliability initiatives aimed at maximizing mill asset availability, efficiency, and predictability
Provide on-site materials and engineering assistance during major mill outages
Perform evaluation and root cause failure analysis (RCFA) on components received from paper mills and develop actionable recommendations to prevent recurrence
Facilitate the transfer of Best Practices/Technology between the mills
Assist in materials selection to address corrosion mechanisms encountered in pulp and paper mill environments
Provide metallurgical and materials engineering support during: Power and Recovery Boiler audits, Non-fired pressure vessel and tank audits
Develop new and updating existing corporate guidelines as necessary for the continued reliability of Mill’s assets
Keep abreast of non-destructive testing methods and applications
Develop working knowledge of Smurfit Westrock Corporate Guidelines and have a current working knowledge of the following industry standards: ASME Code Books, National Board Inspection Code (NBIC), American Petroleum Institute (API) Codes, American Welding Society (AWS) Standards, Black Liquor Recovery Boiler Advisory Committee (BLRBAC) guidance
Learn and apply laboratory equipment and processes used to prepare and analyze metallurgical samples
Utilize data and analysis to support reliability improvement efforts and technical recommendations
Act as a role model for Smurfit Smurfit Westrock’s Vision, Values, and Behaviors
Promote and follow all company and mill safety policies and procedures
Support a culture of inclusion, engagement, and continuous improvement
Communicate effectively with mill personnel, reliability engineers, and other MTI stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the Pulp and Paper industry or other industrial work environment
General knowledge of Pressure Vessel (fired and non-fired) and Tank Inspection
General knowledge of Corrosion mechanisms and mitigation
General knowledge of Materials properties
General knowledge of Failure analysis techniques
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong troubleshooting skills with a focus on root cause and long-term solutions
Ability to analyze operating failures and develop sustainable corrective actions
Results-oriented mindset with attention to detail and safety
Ability to communicate and coordinate across multiple organizational levels and functions
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Customer-focused approach when supporting mills and internal stakeholders
Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-changing operational environments
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Willingness to work in an on-call environment, including occasional weekends
Self-directed, flexible, and eager to learn
Strong interpersonal and time management skills
Effective working independently and within team-based environments
Expected travel up to ~70% to support mill sites, outages, and audits
On-site and field-based work required, including exposure to industrial environments and laboratory settings
Benefits
Short-term bonus incentive
Health, dental and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law
15 days of paid vacation
11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change
Relocation Support: No
Company
WestRock Company
Smurfit Westrock is the global leader of paper-based packaging solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-09-12Acquired
2015-07-02IPO
Leadership Team
Alex Pease
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Ty Kirk
CFO
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