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Smurfit Westrock

Sr. Mgr, Maintenance

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

Engineering, or related discipline * 10+ years of experience in the heavy industrial or process industries, Pulp & Paper experience preferred * Project management experience a plus * Experience ...

Freese Nichols

Licensed Electrical Engineer

Tampa, FL · Hybrid

... pulp/paper, chemical, midstream or O&G refineries * Ability to obtain Professional Engineer ... licensure in additional U.S. states * Proficiency with SKM or ETAP * Proficiency with AutoCAD

Domtar

Mechanical Engineer

Sanford, FL

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus ... Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. It is preferred that the candidate ...

Domtar

Mechanical Engineer

Sanford, FL · On-site

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus ... Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. It is preferred that the candidate ...

Domtar

Mechanical Engineer

Sanford, FL · On-site

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus ... Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. It is preferred that the candidate ...

Valmet

Marine Service Engineer

Sunrise, FL · On-site

With over 20,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries, and serve an even ...

Westrock

Eng II, Proj Engineering

Fernandina Beach, FL · On-site

... paper, linerboard, liner, pulp, evaporator, lime kiln, power boiler, OCC, paperboard Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting ...

Control Southern

Valve Technician

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

We offer on-site consultation, engineering services, top-notch products and business experience. To ... pulp & paper, life science, chemical, food & beverage, alternative energy and many other process ...

Control Southern

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Technical Support Specialist II

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

Job Summary The IT Support & Endpoint Engineer (Level 2) serves as the primary escalation point for ... pulp & paper, life science, chemical, food & beverage, alternative energy and many other process ...

Domtar

Maintenance Manager

Sanford, FL

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus ... S. in mechanical or electrical engineering (preferred) * Ten (10) or more years' industry related ...

Domtar

Maintenance Manager

Sanford, FL · On-site

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus ... S. in mechanical or electrical engineering (preferred) * Ten (10) or more years' industry related ...

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A Pulp Paper Engineering job involves designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting the processes used to convert raw materials into pulp and paper products. Engineers in this field work with chemical, mechanical, and environmental systems to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure product quality. They may be involved in process control, equipment maintenance, and sustainability initiatives within paper mills and manufacturing plants. This role requires knowledge of chemical engineering, material science, and industrial operations to develop innovative solutions for the paper industry.

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Infographic showing various Pulp Paper Engineering job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,849 per year, or $23 per hour.

Sr. Mgr, Maintenance

Smurfit Westrock

Jacksonville, FL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

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Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 278 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

60th of 120 rated packaging manufacturers

Job description

General Information
Job ID
ATR64190
Posting Job Title
Senior Maintenance Manager
Locations
FL Jacksonville Seminole Mill
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
09-Jul-2026
Relocation Support
Yes
Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
Maintenance Manager - Jacksonville, FL - Seminole
The opportunity:
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for providing expertise and leadership for mill electrical and mechanical maintenance functions to ensure reliability of mill assets and systems in order to maximize productivity and quality at optimum costs while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:
  • Supports safety and environmental compliance
  • Manages planning, coordination, and execution of all facility maintenance and reliability activities in a cost-effective manner to optimize equipment availability, safety, and environmental performance.
  • Coordinates and works closely with Mill Leadership Team in the preparation and administration of the facility maintenance budget. Submits recommendations, monitor expenditures, prepare cost estimates, submit justification for equipment and assist in the development of improvement projects for the mill.
  • Functions as a working team member
  • Provides technical direction to project team members
  • Be an operational resource by providing technical expertise
  • Coordinates outside resources to assist with operational improvements
  • Ensures all activities at the mill are in compliance with the mill, company, state, and federal policies and guidelines as it relates to the safety of employees and the execution of work
  • Creates a culture of critical thinking and troubleshoot skills in order to build a platform of continuous improvement to the maintenance functions and overall mill operations.
  • Responsible for the facility maintenance reliability programs and the development and planning for longer term improvements to these programs.
  • Responsible for all preventative maintenance programs to include electrical, instrumentation, automation, controls, and mechanical.
  • Responsible for strategic long-term maintenance planning to include infrastructure monitoring and improvements.
  • Maintains awareness of new trends and developments in mill maintenance and incorporates new procedures and training as appropriate.
  • Implements maintenance best practices and processes, including but not limited to, effective planning and scheduling complete with KPI tracking; technician precision maintenance training and application of skills; reliability efforts in lubrication, vibration, root cause analysis.
  • Development of succession planning within the maintenance department and overall career development of personnel within the maintenance organization
  • Ensures efficient utilization of mill workforce and contractors to include oversight of various long-term contract agreements.
  • Monitors behaviors within the organizational boundaries to maintain a culture embedded in professionalism, customer satisfaction, employee engagement, respect, and trust.
  • Provides overall planning and coordination for routine and annual maintenance shutdowns.
  • Work closely with the Engineering Manager for developing, planning, and implementing capital projects.
  • Helps to manage the capital budget.

What you need to succeed:
  • B.S. Engineering, or related discipline
  • 10+ years of experience in the heavy industrial or process industries, Pulp & Paper experience preferred
  • Project management experience a plus
  • Experience managing professionals
  • Effective communication with technical specialists, management, supervision, and technicians
  • Knowledge of Safety Programs and Trainings
    1. Construction experience in managing capital projects and leading project teams
    2. Experience with managing capital projects outside major discipline. Working knowledge of power, pulp, and paper mill processes.
  • Personal computer skills

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 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, seek 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

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.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

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