Electrical Reliability Engineer

WestRock - Electrical Reliability Engineer, Dallas, 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

• The Electrical Reliability Engineer is considered the local expert on the equipment within their area of assignment and must either have demonstrated capability unique to the equipment or be capable of quickly assimilating new information to become expert in a relatively short period of time.

• Provides electrical support to the maintenance department by training and mentoring hourly craft personnel, programing PLC and assist with the configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance of the plant electronic and electrical components, electrical distribution and computer systems driving the electrical and mechanical portion of the operation.

• Mentor and lead technical skills development for the crafts persons and crew leaders in the department.

• Develop system specific training materials and use those materials to conduct formalized training and experiential learning in the field.

• Where applicable, be prepared to extend this training to other areas within the facility.

• Installs and configures electronic and electrical distribution.

• Set an impeccable example with respect to safe behavior, adherence to Environmental, Safety, and Health policies, and activities linked to the performance of maintenance work without incident or injury.

• Champion a high-performance maintenance philosophy and implement the maintenance strategic plan to ensure cost effective asset management, long term equipment viability, and ongoing improvement of the maintenance systems and organization.

• Provide highly developed, technical assistance to craftspeople and engineers during both planned and unplanned equipment service interruptions.

• Maintains, supports, software applications and operating systems.

• Troubleshoots electronics, electronic equipment controls and electrical distribution

• Apply root cause problem solving techniques to find and eliminate sources of recurring equipment failures.

• Maintain a working understanding of current technologies that have potential to improve the equipment or areas supported and provide input to capital project planning targeted at equipment improvement.

• Review the preventative and predictive maintenance systems to ensure that the defined activities are sufficient to identify potential sources of failure before failures occur.

• Develop technical documentation for processes and procedures in the area. (Work Instructions (WIP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

• Assist with the installation, upgrading and general maintenance of production systems hardware and software work on major repair jobs, new installation jobs and modifications to plant machinery and equipment.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

How you will impact WestRock

• Associates Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience in the field is desired.

• Must have at least 3 - 5 years of industrial electrical experience.

• Must have strong PLC, software and electrical and electronic control systems programming and installation experience. Delta -V knowledge a plus.

• Proven self-direction and leadership abilities.

• Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate on all levels.

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and meeting all required deadlines.

• Good understanding of safety and the desire to follow all established procedures are required.

• Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

• The ability and willingness to work on any shift, and be on call, overtime, and weekends.

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.

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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.