Senior Process Safety Engineer – GMP Startup

100 Eli Lilly and Company; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly in Houston, TX is constructing an advanced API manufacturing facility. The Process Safety Engineer provides technical expertise across site development, startup, and ongoing operations to sustain PSM programs and manage high‑risk activities.

This role collaborates with Project Delivery, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and HSE, supports MOC, PHA/HAZOP/LOPA, audits, and ensures compliance with CCPS and EPA RMP requirements throughout lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing with PSM knowledge.
• Knowledge of OSHA, 1910.119 NFPA, EPA RMP and PSM regulations.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide process safety technical input during facility design, construction, commissioning, qualification and startup.
• Develop and implement core process safety management elements for site readiness.
• Sustain PSM programs, conduct risk studies, and support incident investigations.
• Monitor performance via audits, field engagement, and KPI tracking.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Process safety concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)

HAZOP

What-If analysis

Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)

Job description

Lilly in Houston, TX is constructing an advanced API manufacturing facility. The Process Safety Engineer provides technical expertise across site development, startup, and ongoing operations to sustain PSM programs and manage high‑risk activities.

This role collaborates with Project Delivery, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and HSE, supports MOC, PHA/HAZOP/LOPA, audits, and ensures compliance with CCPS and EPA RMP requirements throughout lifecycle.