Maintenance Engineer

Altria Group, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

13 holidays and 2 floating holidays

401(k) matching

Job summary

Altria Group, Inc. in Chester, VA seeks a Maintenance Engineer to join our team. You will provide mechanical, utilities, and infrastructure engineering support to improve equipment reliability and plant performance.

You’ll lead troubleshooting, drive continuous improvement, and coach maintenance technicians across Production, Maintenance, Reliability, and Utilities. The role emphasizes planning, project execution, and collaboration with union resources to optimize operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years proven maintenance and engineering experience in a process manufacturing facility.
• Strong technical problem-solving, analytical and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops Maintenance Procedure Use Policy: technical reviews, creates and reviews procedures, and initiates Change Management.
• Serves as SME in equipment failures during root cause investigations.
• Delivers maintenance input into project activities and acts as maintenance representative for projects.
• Plans and executes projects utilizing internal union labor and external resources; follows union notification processes.
• Supports utility equipment including boilers, chillers, air-washers, air compressors, fire and HVAC systems, steam and sanitary systems.
• Collaborates with SMEs to develop work scopes and drive solutions.
• Delivers input to Reliability Team to minimize failures via root cause analysis and predictive maintenance.
• Performs regular field assessments of equipment.
• Supports asset criticality assessments and maintenance strategy development.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering

Job description

Ready to make an impact where engineering and operations come together? If you enjoy improving equipment performance, driving reliability, and making a visible impact on manufacturing operations, then we have an opportunity for you!

Philip Morris USA is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join our team in Chester, VA (Park 500). In this role, you will provide mechanical, utilities, and infrastructure engineering support to improve equipment reliability and optimize plant performance. You'll lead troubleshooting and root cause investigations, drive continuous improvement initiatives, coach maintenance technicians, and partner across Production, Maintenance, Reliability, and Utilities teams to implement impactful solutions.

What you will be doing:

• Develops Maintenance Procedure Use Policy: Performs technical reviews of procedures; Serves as a technical resource during procedure creation and review; Creates and reviews job procedures and checklists, and initiates procedure Change Management process.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in equipment failures and repair techniques during root cause investigations.
• Delivers maintenance input into project activities and acts as maintenance representative for projects.
• Plan and execute projects and support maintenance utilizing internal union labor and external resources. Understand and execute based on union notification processes.
• Support utility equipment including but not limited to boilers, chillers, air-washers, air compressors, fire systems, HVAC systems, steam, compressed air, chilled water, domestic water, vacuum pumps, dust collection, process and sanitary drain systems.
• Collaborates with Subject Matter Experts to develop work scopes and drive solutions.
• Delivers input to the Reliability Team and support reliability initiatives as directed to ensure systems operate dependably by minimizing failures through root cause analysis, predictive maintenance, and failure prevention strategies.
• Performs regular field assessments of equipment.
• Support asset criticality assessments and maintenance strategy development.

What we want you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering and/or professional certification in technical field is preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years proven experiencein maintenance and engineering preferably in a process manufacturing facility.
• Strong technical problem-solving, analytical and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $91,500.00 - $132,750.00.

Why You’ll Love Building Your Career at Altria

At Altria, we believe a great career starts with feeling supported — both at work and in life. Here’s what you’ll find here:

• Own your time — start with 15 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, and a 37.5-hour workweek so you can recharge and live fully.
• A place where you belong — where your ideas are welcomed, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real.
• Get recognized for your work — annual merit increases and performance bonus.
• A future you can count on — 401(k) matching from day one; plus Deferred Profit Sharing, an annual company contribution in an amount equal to 13%–17% of your base salary.
• Help with your goals — get help with student loan repayment assistance, attend a conference, or gain a new certification with professional development stipends.
• Support for what matters most — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Celebrating your milestones — paid parental and bonding leave for life’s biggest moments.
• Wellness that goes beyond work — programs that care for your whole well-being at whatever stage you are in your life.
• A culture that gives back — paid volunteer days and a shared commitment to making a difference.

At Altria, we offer more than benefits — we offer a career that fits your life, rewards your ambition, and celebrates your impact.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Altria is a Fortune 500 company that has a leading portfolio of products for U.S. adult tobacco and nicotine consumers 21+. For decades we’ve been leaders in the tobacco industry, but the industry is evolving - and so are we. Our Vision is Moving Beyond Smoking™.

At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with conviction records, a fair chance at employment. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and our shareholders.

Altria is the parent company of Philip Morris USA, John Middleton, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, Helix Innovations, and NJOY. Altria complements its tobacco portfolio with equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev and Cronos Group.