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# Fiberline Engineer

- **Company:** Smurfit Westrock
- **Location:** Covington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Minitab
- **Published:** July 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.manufacturingworkers.com/job.asp?id=3324396940&tx=YT101THZ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Communication skills
 * Computer Skills
 * Drive to Learn in the Field
 * Sound judgement, Initiative and self-motivation, and ability to complete task with minimal supervision.

Technical Skills

 * Be able to read P&ID\u2019s
 * Understanding flow processes
 * Microsoft Excel proficient
 * Minitab, * Preferred: Two years of experience in an industrial setting as an employee or as an intern.
 * Working in team settings and alone., * Required: Bachelor\u2019s degree in Engineering

## Description

* Assist in maintenance shutdowns, monitor Key Parameters of the Pulping Process, and adjust production schedules as needed to overall support mill performance.
 * Use Fiberline Visual Reports to monitor the and report key Fiberline KPI\u2019s on Quality, Chemical Usage and Environmental standards.
 * Maintain, develop, and enhance operator check list for startup and shutdown of equipment and support SME implementation of new process training systems.
 * Drive cost reduction projects and teams.
 * Weekend on call duty and weekly night calls.

People and Culture

 * Partner with safety department to maintain and enforce the safety program for the department and mill, ensuring compliance with OSHA and SW regulations and guidelines.
 * Report safety concerns and incidents. Participate in observing the high-risk task of the day (HRTD) and implement the Safety Excellence System.
 * Support mill initiatives to drive employee engagement.
 * Responsible that all employees understand and utilize all safety requirements of job functions; in addition to use all required PPE during job tasks.
 * Position requires full knowledge of safety requirements and ensure compliance and accountability.
 * Working knowledge all safety procedures (including LOTO, fall protection, confined space entry, hot work and JHA for each position, proper guarding, seat belts, dock locks, etc.).
 * Employee must follow standard work procedures and safe work., * Work in plant/mill environment; noisy work environment; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures; maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations.
 * Some Travel


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