The opportunity:

The Florence Mill is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer with the ability to apply a wide range of design experiences and mechanical engineering expertise to capital projects throughout the mill operations. This key role significantly impacts our ongoing ability to improve the productivity of the mill. The Mechanical Project Engineer reports to the Engineering and Maintenance Manager.

How you will impact WestRock:

• Evaluating the performance of mechanical and electromechanical systems in order to determine best option for replacement

• Supports and fosters safety and environmental compliance

• Understanding and appreciation for safe designs, safe work practices and safe work environments

• Implementing capital projects on time and within budget

• Controlling project costs by developing competitive bid packages, monitoring expenditures, and administering contractor contracts

• Establishing project schedules by studying project plans and specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements

• Maintaining project schedules by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, resolving problems

• Responsible for construction oversight during implementation phases of on-site construction

• Collecting and interpreting process data by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends

• Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, participating in professional societies

What you need to succeed:

• 3+ years’ experience in Project/Construction Management, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel inspection, Process and Piping System design

• Pulp/Paper manufacturing experience preferred

• Knowledge of instrumentation, pumping systems, DCS Controls, and combustion systems preferred

• BS in Mechanical Engineering

• Must possess strong communication and teamwork skills. The ability to achieve results by influencing others and supporting the overall business

Competencies:

• Safety - Exhibits strong competencies in Safety Mindset and has a thorough understanding of safety policies and procedures

• Ability to Execute - Targets and achieves results, sets, and accomplishes challenging goals, prioritizes, and manages tasks effectively, maintains an organized system to monitor progress, overcomes obstacles, accepts accountability, sets standards and responsibilities

• Champion of & Adaptor to Change - Drives for continuous improvement while managing expectations and results. Able to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and accelerates the change within themselves,

their work group, or the organization; challenges the status quo and creatively identifies opportunities for improvement. Demonstrates a constant commitment to do things better

• Customer Focused - Understands and works to meet customer requirements. Listens to and responds to customer’s needs; builds relationships with and gains trust of customer by always meeting commitments

• Decision Making/Judgment - Recognizes problems and responds by systematically gathering information and weighing options. Able to sort through complex issues, seeks input from others and addresses root cause of issues. Makes timely and accurate decisions. Uses consensus when possible and clearly communicates decisions to others

• Initiative - Tackles problems and takes independent action. Seeks out new responsibilities, acts on opportunities, generates new ideas, practices self-development, and demonstrates a bias for action without being prompted

• Problem Solving/Analysis - Breaks down problems into smaller components, understands underlying issues. Can simplify and process complex issues and information, understands the difference between critical details and unimportant facts, can analyze data/information and draw accurate conclusions

• Influence & Persuasion - Able to exhibit a ‘can-do’ approach and inspire associates to excel, uses competition to encourage others, develops performance standards and confronts negative attitudes. Develops a team spirit and uses tact when expressing ideas or opinions. Presents new ideas to authority figures and adapts presentations to suit a particular audience. Responds to objections successfully

• Quality - Attentive to detail and accuracy; is committed to excellence. Continuously looks for improvements, seeks opportunities to increase effectiveness and efficiency

• Integrity - Able to be tactful, maintain confidences, and foster an ethical work environment. Prevents inappropriate behavior by coworkers, give proper credit to others and handles all situations honestly

• Communication - Able to clearly present information through spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talks with employees, customers, and supplies, and has strong listening skills

• Communication - Able to clearly present information through spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talks with employees, customers, and supplies, and has strong listening skills

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

• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

WestRock (NYSE:WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock's team members support customers around the world from locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com.

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.