Senior Safety Engineer

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 a Senior Safety Engineer to join our Safety, Health and Environmental team in Richmond, VA. This is a hybrid role that will require you to be located in Central Virginia to provide safety engineering support for Richmond Metro locations.

What you’ll be doing:

• Strategically enhance our Safety Management Systems and related processes to support the company’s purpose, vision and 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, project scopes and budgets. Identify qualified 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, requires periodic site visits.
• Manage the location’s safety and health programs in conjunction with location management.

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 life works for you — with flexible and remote options that fit your world, not the other way around.
• 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.