Description & Requirements 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:

Maintains the control system infrastructure, Designs or assists with the design of process control logic and may coordinate system implementation. Performs analysis of hardware and software used in production process.

 

 

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT WESTROCK:

Responsible in providing design, implementation, and support for existing and new Process Control systems. This includes Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), as well as custom control applications used to meet manufacturing needs and production goals.Responsible for system backups, network troubleshooting, and computer hardware maintenance.Required to communicate and work with various operational, environmental, maintenance and engineering levels in a team environment yet be self-motivated and accomplish individual goals.Ability to communicate in both oral and written form. Must have the skills necessary to perform project scope definitions and manage a wide variety of technical projects. Must be willing to be on-call to support production needs.Develop and execute migration plans for legacy controls platforms.Ability to evaluate processes and equipment operation; plan and manage process improvement projects.Ability to read and understand P&ID’s loop sheets, and electrical drawings

 

  SAFETY:

EE adheres to all mill safety rules, participates in or may lead safety programs and meetings with the goal of improving safety at the mill. Supports the mill safety program by doing the following:Demonstrates active caring for co-workersLearns all job related Safe Operating ProceduresPerforms duties/tasks in a safe mannerEncourages safe work habits of co-workersMaintains a clean & orderly workplaceInspects tools/work areaParticipates in safety meetings and Safety TrainingReports all near misses and unsafe conditionsSuggest methods for improving the processReports all injuries immediately

 

 

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

Must have Honeywell DCS experienceB.S. Degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering is preferred, other engineering or computer science degree acceptable with adequate DCS/PLC and HMI application experience. Other technical degrees and /or certificates may be acceptable, depending on skills, knowledge, and experience.Minimum of two years of industrial experience (with degree), or 10 years plus of industrial experience in PLC and HMI applications would be required if non-degreed. 

 

 

COMPETENCIES:

TeamworkLeadershipGood interpersonal skillsAbility to manage changeConflict ResolutionProficient computer skillsSelf-starterExcellent communications (written / verbal)

 

 

 

 

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.