Altria · 15 hours ago
Senior Controls Engineer I
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $129K/yr
5+ years expAltria is a leading company that focuses on innovation and change in the manufacturing sector. They are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer I to provide control system support and engineering solutions, ensuring that tobacco processing meets business needs while enhancing process capability and reliability.
ManufacturingTobaccoWine And Spirits
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide technical support during normal and off-business hours (including weekends/holidays) to ensure that tobacco processing meets business needs
Develop process control (PLC) software and operator interfaces (HMI)
Develop and deploy control system improvements to enhance process capability to meet product requirements and business demand
Analyze process data to evaluate process health and performance. Canary experience is desired
Plan and execute projects and support maintenance utilizing internal union labor and external resources. Understand and execute based on union notification processes
Support reliability initiatives as directed to ensure systems operate dependably by minimizing failures through root cause analysis, predictive maintenance, and failure prevention strategies
Assist in projects and apply engineering best practices and standards under guidance
Analyze and apply problem solving techniques to develop and implement improvements for methods, processes, products, systems, documentation, and equipment
Mentor team members, operations and maintenance on technical topics
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting process control systems, instrumentation, sensors, valves and associated hardware/software systems (e.g. human-machine interfaces, process historians, digital networks, digital control systems, etc.)
Working knowledge of processing & packaging machinery, engineering project structure, with a background in mechanical and electrical systems
Experience in a rapid, agile, consumer-driven manufacturing environment
Preferred
Development Experience with the following systems is desirable: Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, FactoryTalk View, Modicon 984 Ladder/Concept/Unity, Canary, Intouch Standalone and System Platform
Knowledge of P&IDs and Loop Sheets preferred
Benefits
15 days of paid time off
13 paid holidays
2 floating holiday days
37.5-hour workweek
Annual merit increases
Performance bonus
401(k) matching from day one
Deferred Profit Sharing
Student loan repayment assistance
Professional development stipends
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
Paid parental and bonding leave
Paid volunteer days
Company
Altria
Altria operates as a producers and marketers of tobacco, cigarettes and related products. It is a sub-organization of Altria.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1985-10-29IPO
Leadership Team
William Gifford
Chief Executive Officer
Charles N. Whitaker
SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief Compliance Officer
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