Job Description
Job Title:  Powerhouse Operator - Chester, VA
Req Id:  3610
Work Model:  On-Site
Company:  Philip Morris USA
State/Province:  Virginia
Job Description: 

Together We Innovate. Together We Change.

Do you want to put your skills to work as a Powerhouse Operator at our Park 500 facility in Chester, VA?  Come join us at Philip Morris USA where you will play a vital role in making sure our facility is running smoothly so we can continue to do what we do best – manufacture highest quality products.

 

The starting wage for this position is $43.56 per hour.

Your job duties/responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

  • 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

Specific Skills

  • 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 24/7/365 control room environment with little to no downtime annually
  • 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

Compensation

The starting wage for this position is $43.56 per hour with the opportunity to earn over $51.25 an hour after 120 days. You will be eligible for a shift differential payment of $0.29 per hour. Also, additional compensation may be available to you through our manufacturing incentive program.

Work Perks for You:

  • 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 (type of 401K):
    • If you are a match-eligible employee, the company matches your personal contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 3% of your eligible pay
    • The company provides an annual profit-sharing contribution of 8, 10 or 12% of your eligible pay, based on the company’s annual growth in earnings per share.
    • If you are a match-eligible employee, the company provides an additional annual 5% supplemental contribution.
    • You are always 100% vested in your personal and matching contributions within DPS Plan Account. There will be a one-year vesting period for the profit-sharing and supplemental company contributions for newly hired employees.
  • 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!

 

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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.

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