Senior Electrical Reliability Engineer
Smurfit Westrock · Evadale, TX
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior reliability role at Smurfit Westrock (packaging) in Evadale, TX.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Root cause, PLC, SAP
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $122k–$135k.
Median of the low and high ends of 11 live postings that list pay, out of 94 reliability engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 93 other live reliability postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $122k–$135k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 54%
- ✓ SAP 23%
- Team leadership 21%
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Stands out: this posting asks for PLC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Smurfit Westrock in Evadale
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Full description from Smurfit WestrockAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position: Senior Electrical Reliability Engineer
Location: Evadale, TX
The Opportunity
As the Sr Engineer, Elec Rel, Mill, your primary responsibility is investigating and resolving electrical reliability issues within the facility. Maintain close working interaction with the maintenance Team (Mechanical and Electrical) along with other stakeholders such as Mill Leadership, Production, Corporate Reliability Group (EMS), Key 3 rd party contractors (OEM’s consultants, etc.) and SME’s within Smurfit WestRock to identify and resolve safety and reliability opportunities of the electrical assets at the mill. Assist in outage and shutdown execution as required.
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How you will impact Smurfit WestRock
- •Subject Matter Expert, SME for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of critical Electrical Systems and Equipment. Electrical Equipment including Power Generation and distribution, Transformers, Switchgear, Protection Relays, Electrical Switching Low and high voltage motors and starters, UPS and battery charger systems, Variable Frequency Drives/soft Starters, Electrical Actuators, grounding systems, Lighting, Cathodic Protections, Portable Electrical Equipment etc.
- •Maintain close working interaction with the maintenance Team (Mechanical and Electrical) along with other stakeholders such as Mill Leadership, Production, Corporate Reliability Group (EMS), Key 3 rd party contractors (OEM’s consultants, etc.) and SME within Smurfit WestRock to identify and resolve safety and reliability opportunities of the electrical assets at the mill.
- •Provide technical expertise to improve electrical equipment reliability by evaluating and /or redesigning equipment and systems. Work to improve the integrity and reliability of all low, medium, and high voltage electrical installations, systems, and Equipment for the facility. This includes but not limited to reliability improvements by developing engineering solutions to repetitive failures and other issues that adversely affect plant equipment operations, project management and trouble -shooting roles
- •Support training Electrical programs for maintenance and operations personnel for safe and reliable operation and maintenance of lant power distribution systems
- •Lead or support RCA efforts in areas of expertise and report outs. Compiling recommendations and implementation/close-out and follow-ups
- •Support development and optimization of PMs for all the electrical equipment while ensuring the reliability and availability of electrical equipment throughout the facility through the effective PM and PDM strategies to prevent and resolve equipment failures
- •Assist outage planning and developing electrical work scopes and execution plans
- •Design and implement long-term continuous improvement projects and systems to improve electrical reliability
- •Participate in weekend call support on a rotating basis.
- •Remain current on electrical standards, techniques, and practices, and thorough understanding of electrical standards (NEC, NFPA70E etc.)
- •Experience with synchronous motor maintenance and troubleshooting
- •Lead electrical cold mill outage team, including temporary power setup and execution
to succeed
- •Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is preferred.
- •5 + years of work experience in electrical engineering in a manufacturing environment
- •Knowledge of safe electrical work practices and understanding of industry codes
- •Knowledge and experience with three phase electrical systems
- •Knowledge of AC and DC electric motors and motor controls and electrical protections schemes
- •Knowledge of instrumentation, PLC’s, and controls
- •Experience using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook as well as familiar with CMMS systems like (SAP, Passport, JDE etc.)
- •Knowledge of relay coordination, arc flash hazard and short circuit analysis is preferred
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.