WestRock

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.

Power Engineer - Winnipeg, MB

What does Smurfit Westrock do?

Smurfit Westrock is the leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions to customers across the globe. Have you ever ordered pizza that arrived hot and fresh at your doorstep, or an item online that you were excited to receive and open? If so, there is a good chance that the cardboard box it came in was made in one of our Smurfit Westrock facilities. If you are looking for a rewarding career at a company that provides room for growth, has safety and sustainability built into its DNA, and values diversity and inclusion, then you have come to the right place.

Career Opportunity:

Smurfit Westrock is an essential service provider making corrugated containers for a variety of applications. We are currently looking for a 3rd Class Power Engineer to be a part of our maintenance team. Fourth class engineers are welcome to apply if continuing their education to 3rd Class. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and is responsible for the preventative, predictive and troubleshooting of a steam boiler and production equipment. Knowledge and experience with electrical and mechanical work is preferred.

To be considered for this position, you must be able to work Monday – Friday, 8-hours per day with a weekly rotating shift; midnights 11:00 pm – 7:00 am; afternoons 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm and days 7:00 am – 3:00 pm.

All successful applicants must be able to provide a satisfactory criminal background check, pre-employment medical and a Clear Drug Test.

What You Need To Succeed:

• Ensure that safety codes and other applicable regulation are followed in relations to steam and boiler
• Assess problems and make changes to existing electrical systems in order to improve performance.
• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions in a fast paced, high pressure environment
• Repair or replace defective machinery parts on various equipment
• Operate machining tools to fabricate parts
• Basic welding and fabrication skills
• Good communication skills, both verbally and written
• Must be able to work independently and be self-directed in a demanding, fast-paced production environment, adjusting to changing priorities & roles as required
• Must be willing to work in a team environment
• Ability balancing a variable workload
• Flexibility to work weekends to meet business needs when required
• Daily use of electrical and mechanical skills to support 24hr production equipment.

Why work with Smurfit Westrock?

• Hourly Wage $41.52
• Shift premium for hours worked on afternoon and midnight shifts ($1.05 and $1.35/hr)
• Extensive benefit package effective immediately on hire date
• RRSP matching of up to 7% of earnings after 6 months of employment
• Training opportunities
• Coveralls and boot allowance provided
• An Employer that cares about your health and safety
• A management team committed to Smurfit Westrock's values of Respect, Accountability, Integrity and Excellence
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

As a global company, you will find our boxes worldwide! Next time you get a box, turn it around and see if you can find the Smurfit Westrock stamp!

Please apply by June 27, 2025.

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