Senior Controls Engineer in Richmond
Energy Jobline ZR · Richmond, VA
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Controls
- Base pay
- $92k–$129k
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 11 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior controls role at Energy Jobline ZR (industrial) in Richmond, VA.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Root cause, PLC
- Base pay
- $92k–$129k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 11 other live controls postings in Virginia.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (5+ vs 7+)
Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 67%
- Automation 58%
- Team leadership 33%
- Robotics 25%
- ✓ Root cause 25%
- Tooling 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Controls team at Energy Jobline ZR
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
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What you will be doing
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
qualifications
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
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Job DescriptionJob Description
Together We Innovate. Together We Change.
Are you seeking an opportunity that involves providingcontrol system support and engineering solutions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?If so, then we have an opportunity for you We are currently seeking a highly qualifiedSenior Controls Engineer Ito join us at Philip Morris USA (PMUSA) inRichmond, VA.
The location will reside within the Richmond MC supporting Primary Processing operations, maintenance and engineering teams at the manufacturing center. This role will be expected to support various processing stages including new installations, maintenance driven improvements and repairs, and troubleshooting problems with an approach to drive long-term success.
What we want you to have
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.).
Development Experience with the following systems is desirable: Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, FactoryTalk View, Modicon 984 Ladder/Concept/Unity, Canary, Intouch Standalone and System Platform.
Working knowledge of processing & packaging machinery, engineering project structure, with a background in mechanical and electrical systems.Knowledge of P&IDs and Loop Sheets.
Experience in a rapid, agile, consumer-driven manufacturing environment.
At Philip Morris USA, we recognize that our people are the reason we achieve our business goals. We believe in developing the leadership potential of our employees by providing them with opportunities for training, development, and advancement.
The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and