Company Name Philip Morris USA Inc.
Position Title AC Utility Operator
Requisition Number 15273BR
Job Description Altria Group is a FORTUNE 200 company that owns the premier tobacco companies in the United States including Philip Morris USA, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, John Middleton and Nu Mark. The companies’ brands include Marlboro, Copenhagen, Skoal, Black & Mild, MarkTen and VERVE. Altria also owns Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, one of the country’s top premium wine producers, and Philip Morris Capital Corporation, an investment company. Altria’s mission is to own and develop financially disciplined businesses that are leaders in responsibly providing adult tobacco and wine consumers with superior branded products.
The role of Philip Morris USA is to responsibly manufacture and market its brands to adult tobacco consumers. We are currently seeking a highly qualified AC Operator to join our Utility Operations department in our Richmond, VA manufacturing center.
The successful candidates will be expected to ensure the safe, continuous, effective and efficient operation and maintenance of AC systems for key manufacturing and support facilities.
Specific Skills Qualified applicants will:
* Be at least 18 years of age
* Have strong safety orientation
* Possess current CFC Certification
* Be eligible to work in the U.S. and for the Altria family of companies
* Be able to work rotating shifts
* Have excellent problem solving abilities
* Have strong written and oral communication skills
* Have a high degree of initiative and conscientiousness
* Have the ability to maintain HVAC efficiencies and settings via HMIs and other indicators within narrow tolerances including the maintenance and operation of chillers, compressors, condensers, evaporators, regulators, generators, heaters, blowers, dryers, filters and pumps
* Have the ability to operate additional auxiliary equipment including air handlers, exhaust fans, pumps, valves, steam systems, chilled & purified water systems, and compressed air
* Have the ability to clean, lubricate and maintain auxiliary equipment to prevent failure or deterioration
* Have the ability to respond appropriately to abnormal and emergency conditions and outages including the maintenance and operation of fire protection systems
* Have the ability to perform compliant and effective refrigerant loading/unloading
* Have the ability to transport refrigerants and chemicals safely
* Have the ability to work with maintenance teams and vendors to isolate systems for installations, inspections and repairs
* Have the knowledge to perform on-site water treatment analyses for the water/steam cycle system, as well as take appropriate corrective actions such as adding chemicals to regenerate dealkalizers
* Have the ability to ensure assigned work areas and cleaning stations are maintained to meet high safety and housekeeping standards
* Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the operation of steam, chilled water hydronic, fire control and pneumatic systems
At Philip Morris USA we recognize that our people are the reason we achieve our business goals. We also believe in developing the leadership potential of our employees by providing them with opportunities for training, development and advancement.
In addition to the opportunity to apply and develop your AC Operator skills toward key business objectives, we offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive hourly rate and comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance.
NOTE* Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or other protected class.
Function Manufacturing
City Richmond
State Virginia
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