Senior Safety Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Onsite work schedule

Job summary

Altria Group, Inc. in Richmond, VA is seeking a Senior Safety Engineer to join our Safety, Health and Environmental team. This onsite role focuses on strengthening Safety Management Systems, reducing risk, and ensuring regulatory compliance across operations.

The candidate will bring a Bachelor’s in Occupational Safety & Health, 5+ years of safety management experience in manufacturing or consulting, CSP preferred, and a willingness to travel 10%. Relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health or related field.
• 5+ years of safety management and compliance experience in manufacturing or consulting industry.
• Experience with Power BI for performance metrics.
• Willing to travel 10%.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Responsibilities

• Strategically enhance Safety Management Systems and related processes to reduce loss and risk across the business.
• Drives team development and ensures regulatory compliance across operating companies.
• Leads or participates in projects, prepares justifications, scopes and budgets; identifies vendors/consultants.
• Conducts formal risk assessments and translates results into plans and budgets.
• Lead or support complex investigations, regulatory inspections, and litigation support.
• Serve as the Richmond facility safety engineer and manage safety programs onsite.

Skills

Power BI

Data analytics

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health or related field

Job description

Together We Innovate. Together We Change.

Are you passionate about workplace safety and looking to join an established team of experienced safety professionals? Have a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, or related field? Have five years of safety management and compliance experience in manufacturing or consulting industry? If so, we want to speak with you!

We are currently recruiting for aSenior Safety Engineerto join our Safety, Health and Environmental team. This position is inRichmond VA with an Onsite work schedule; relocation benefits will be provided.

What you’ll be doing:

• Strategically enhance our Safety Management Systems and related processes to support the company’s purpose, visionand culture to reduce loss and risk to the business. Independently applies regulatory/technical/innovation principles and techniques to drive process integration into business operations focused on risk elimination and best practices. Recommends technical alternatives and supports improvements.
• Drives team development either within operating companies or across enterprise to enhance behavioral practices and business performance. Integrates knowledge of requirements and regulatory/industry best practices throughout teams to drive employee ownership and compliance.
• Leads and/or participates in projects, conducts project reviews, provides key insights, requirements, and recommendations to eliminate risk, enhance compliance, and drive innovation. Prepare business justifications, projectscopesand budgets.Identifyqualified vendors and consultants and direct their activities.
• Conducts formal risk assessments in Altria manufacturing and non-manufacturing facilities to identify, prioritize and abate significant risks to the business. Provides guidance to the business on risk reduction opportunities and abatement strategies. Integrates results of risk assessments into operating company plans and budgets.
• Lead or support complex investigations, regulatory agency inspections/inquiries, and provide litigation support.
• Serve as the facility safety engineer for Richmond area locations. Manage the location’s safety and health programs in conjunction with location management. Requires periodic site visits.

What we want you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health or a related field
• 5+ years of safety management and compliance experience in manufacturing or consulting industry.
• Basic knowledge of environmental requirements within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary teams and collaborating effectively with colleagues from diverse technical backgrounds and across organizational and functional boundaries.
• Critical thinking, decision-making, and project management skills.
• Using data analytics and visualization platforms such as Power BI for performance metrics and reporting.
• Proven ability establishing positive relationships with regulatory agency staff and networking with stakeholders.
• Willing to travel 10%.
• Capable of wearing personal protective equipment as needed.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

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:

• Work where connection and flexibility meet — enjoy the benefits of in-person collaboration three days a week (Tuesday - Thursday), while maintaining the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Our hybrid approach empowers you to stay connected, collaborate with colleagues, and manage your schedule in a way that works best for you.
• 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.