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.

• 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 apply regulatory, technical, and innovation principles and techniques to drive process integration into business operations focused on risk elimination and best practices. Recommend technical alternatives and support improvements.
• Drive team development either within operating companies or across enterprise to enhance behavioral practices and business performance.
• Integrate knowledge of requirements and regulatory/industry best practices throughout teams to drive employee ownership and compliance.
• Lead and/or participate in projects, conduct project reviews, provide 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.
• Conduct formal risk assessments in Altria manufacturing and non-manufacturing facilities to identify, prioritize, and abate significant risks to the business.
• Provide guidance to the business on risk reduction opportunities and abatement strategies. Integrate 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, requiring periodic site visits.
• Manage the location’s safety and health programs in conjunction with location management.

• 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 backgroundsducti>and across organizational and functional boundaries.
• Critical thinking, decision-making, and project management skills.
• Experience using data analytics and visualization platforms such as Power BI for performance metrics and reporting.
• Proven ability to establish positive relationships with regulatory agency staff and networking with stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel 10%.
• Capability to wear personal protective equipment as needed.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP).

Additional Information:
The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. Salary Range: $91,500.00 – $.

• Work where life works for you – flexible & remote options that fit your world.
• Own your time – start with 15 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, and a 37.5-hour workweek.
• A place where you belong – ideas welcomed, growth encouraged, and impact real.
• Get recognized for your work – annual merit increases and performance bonus.
• A future you can count on – 401(k) matching from day one;
  Deferred Profit Sharing and annual company contribution equal to 13%-17% of base salary.
• Help with your goals – student loan repayment assistance, conference attendance, new certification 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.
• Wellness that goes beyond work – programs for whole well-being at any life stage.
• A culture that gives back – paid volunteer days and shared commitment to making a difference.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.