Philip Morris USA Hiring for Powerhouse Operator – Chester, VA at Chester, VA Full Time

• Operating, monitoring, and adjusting boilers and ancillary utility support systems
• Ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the boiler house according to all established regulatory requirements
• Participating in cross functional teams to identify and solve problems in a union environment

• Possess a minimum of 3 years of experience firing water-tube boilers fueled by natural gas with #2 fuel oil backup (or similar)
• Have a working knowledge of related ancillary utility equipment operations and computer controlled distributive control systems
• Have a familiarity with boiler and chilled water chemistry
• Have familiarity with Delta V control systems (or similar)
• Have strong problem solving, troubleshooting, decision making and analytical abilities
• Experience working in a 24/365 control room environment with little to no downtime annually

Qualified applicants will:

• Be at least 18 years of age, legally eligible to work in the U.S. and for Philip Morris USA
• Be willing to work a rotating shift and to work overtime, weekends, and holidays
• Have a strong safety orientation
• Have excellent problem solving abilities
• Have strong written and oral communication skills
• Have a high degree of initiative and conscientiousness
• Have the ability to ensure assigned work areas are maintained to meet high safety and housekeeping standards
• For this position, we are seeking highly motivated, experienced, and accountable individuals who can work in an industrial, unionized environment.
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance
• Passion and willingness to learn and grow

• Relocation benefits
• Weekly pay schedule
• Comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance beginning on Day 1 of employment
• Performance pay plan of up to $4,000 annually
• Annual bonus of up to $1,800 annually
• 14 paid holidays annually
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Education Reimbursement Program of up to $5,250 annually
• Deferred Profit-Sharing Contributions also known as a 401K:
  • After just 90 days, you will eligible for a dollar-for-dollar match of what you invest, up to a 3% of compensation that you contribute
  • After one year of service, you will be eligible to receive additional company contributions between 13% and 17%, regardless of whether you personally contribute (details below)
    • 8-12% company contribution based on Company performance
    • 5% supplemental contribution
  • Other Work-life Services includes: Free on-site fitness center, cafeteria, service awards, dependent care flexible spending account, scholarship program, employee assistance program, and much more!

Company Overview: Altria has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers age 21+. Altria’s Vision through 2030 is to responsibly lead the transition of adult smokers to a non-combustible future. Altria is Moving Beyond Smoking™, leading the way in moving adult smokers away from cigarettes by taking action to transition millions to potentially less harmful choices – believing it is a substantial opportunity for adult tobacco consumers, Altria’s businesses and society. Altria’s wholly owned subsidiaries include the most profitable tobacco companies in their categories: Philip Morris USA Inc. (PM USA), U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC (USSTC), and John Middleton Co. (Middleton). Altria’s smoke-free portfolio includes Helix Innovations LLC (Helix), the maker of on! oral nicotine pouches, exclusive U.S. commercialization rights to the IQOS Tobacco Heating System®* and Marlboro HeatSticks®*, and an equity investment in JUUL Labs, Inc. (JUUL). Altria also owns equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (ABI), the world’s largest brewer, and Cronos Group Inc. (Cronos), a leading Canadian cannabinoid company. At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. We are inspired to bring our best because our unique strengths are valued. We believe our personal success and progress should be guided by Our Cultural Aspiration, a new articulation of what we value and who we aspire to be, collectively. Our Cultural Aspiration respects and complements individual identity, embracing each other’s unique strengths, welcoming newcomers and developing the best, most inclusive and diverse teams. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and our shareholders. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. Learn more about Altria at www.altria.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. *IQOS Devices and HeatSticks® are currently unavailable for sale in the United States.