Senior Principal HSE Engineer, Global Projects

Eli Lilly and Company; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 66,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly is seeking an experienced HSE professional to support a new manufacturing site in Houston, transitioning to site HSE operations after construction and C&Q. The role focuses on contractor safety management, regulatory compliance, and risk reduction across global projects.

You will coach project teams, ensure CSMP alignment, manage permits, and lead investigations into incidents, contributing to safe execution in line with corporate priorities and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of HSE experience, with at least 5 years in delivering capital projects under 29 CFR 1926.
• Experience supporting contractor safety management programs and/or PTW systems.
• Experience with OSHA regulations, risk management, and safe work permitting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Contractor Safety Management Program (CSMP) and relationships with Safety Advisors or partners.
• Serve as SME for HSE documents and standards.
• Coach project teams in CSMP compliance.
• Lead Project Safety Orientation aligned with standards and trends.
• Manage environmental requirements and permits with local regulations.
• Field-confirm CSMP application across projects.
• Train personnel on CSMP and risk controls.
• Lead investigations and root cause analyses of incidents.

Skills

HSE experience

Contractor safety management

OSHA regulations

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Field oversight

Influence without authority

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety or related field

Tools

CSMP familiarity

Permit-to-work (PTW) systems

Job description

Lilly is seeking an experienced HSE professional to support a new manufacturing site in Houston, transitioning to site HSE operations after construction and C&Q. The role focuses on contractor safety management, regulatory compliance, and risk reduction across global projects.

You will coach project teams, ensure CSMP alignment, manage permits, and lead investigations into incidents, contributing to safe execution in line with corporate priorities and standards.