HSE Director – Pharma Capital Projects & Process Safety

AtkinsRéalis; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with 100% vesting

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible work options

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced HSE Director to lead governance for a major pharmaceutical capital program across multiple campuses. You will oversee environmental, health, safety, and process safety performance, ensuring owner‑side standards, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement throughout design, construction, commissioning, startup, and operations readiness.

The role demands senior leadership, strong incident investigations, and the ability to coordinate across

Qualifications

• 20+ years supporting HSE, Process Safety, industrial operations, construction safety, or major capital project delivery.
• Minimum 10 years leadership overseeing HSE programs on large industrial or regulated projects.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred; other highly regulated sectors considered.
• Experience implementing and governing Process Safety Management programs within complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the owner's senior HSE representative across all capital project activities, contractors, construction managers, and EPC organizations.
• Establish, implement, and govern owner-side HSE standards, procedures, and assurance programs across the campus.
• Lead development and execution of sitewide HSE governance frameworks to align with Lilly requirements and regulatory obligations.
• Oversee contractor compliance with project HSE requirements, environmental permits, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate contractor HSE performance through audits, inspections, and assurance reviews.
• Lead owner investigations of significant incidents, high-potential events, and environmental non-compliance issues.
• Oversee corrective action management programs and timely closure of deficiencies.
• Provide independent verification that contractor safety data and indicators are accurate.
• Establish life-critical risk management programs for working at height, confined space, lifting, energized work, excavation, and contractor control systems.
• Lead PSM oversight activities during design, construction, commissioning, startup, and readiness phases.
• Ensure management of PSM elements like PHA, MOC, pre-startup safety reviews, operating procedures, and mechanical integrity.
• Partner with engineering, operations, CQV, startup, and project leadership to mitigate process safety risks.
• Participate in design reviews to embed HSE/PSM requirements into execution strategies.
• Facilitate HSE leadership reviews, governance meetings, and contractor evaluations.
• Develop executive dashboards, risk assessments, and performance metrics for owner leadership.
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure project compliance with OSHA, EPA, and environmental requirements.
• Support emergency preparedness and crisis management planning.

Skills

HSE governance

Process Safety Management

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Contractor management

Leadership

GMP familiarity

Education

CSP

CIH

CHMM

ASP

PE

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced HSE Director to lead governance for a major pharmaceutical capital program across multiple campuses. You will oversee environmental, health, safety, and process safety performance, ensuring owner‑side standards, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement throughout design, construction, commissioning, startup, and operations readiness.

The role demands senior leadership, strong incident investigations, and the ability to coordinate across