Sr Principal Engineer - HSE Global Facilities Delivery

Eli Lilly and Company; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 66,000 - 171,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan

Well-being programs

Job summary

Lilly is seeking a Safety & HSE professional to support major capital projects in Lehigh Valley, PA. The role transitions to site HSE operations post-construction to enable manufacturing of medicines.

Responsibilities include managing CSMP, coaching teams, ensuring permits and regulatory compliance, and leading safety investigations with global coordination. Strong communication and field expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of HSE experience, including experience in 29 CFR 1926 governing construction with no less than 5 years of experience in delivering capital projects.
• Direct experience supporting contractor safety management programs and/or permit-to-work (PTW) systems.
• Experience working with OSHA regulations, risk management practices, and safe work permitting requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to translate regulatory requirements and company standards into practical, field-executable procedures.
• Experience supporting contractor lifecycle processes (prequalification, onboarding, field oversight, performance evaluation).

Responsibilities

• Support the management of GFD’s Contractor Safety Management Program (CSMP).
• Manage GFD’s Safety and/or own relationship with leveraged Safety Advisor(s) or strategic partners.
• Serve as the SME for department HSE documents and standards.
• Coach GFD project teams in complying with CSMP.
• Project Safety Orientation expectations aligned with compliance standards and industry trends.
• Environmental requirements and permits in conjunction with local regulations.
• Field confirmation of each project’s application of CSMP.
• Training for GFD personnel on CSMP.
• Lead HSE project field execution inspections against standards.
• Lead and develop analytics for safety indicators and reporting.
• Collaborate with Global HSE and GFD HSE SMEs to ensure alignment with standards.
• Lead or influence RCA of unplanned incidents.
• Apply technical skills at a network/global level and demonstrate influence.

Skills

CSMP management

Contractor safety oversight

OSHA regulations

Risk assessment

Field inspections

Incident investigation

Communication

Influence stakeholders

Regulatory translation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/Engineering/Environmental Science

Tools

Permit to Work systems

Hazard analysis

Job description

Organization Overview

The Global Facilities Delivery (GFD) Organization delivers new and renovated capital assets around the world. Our mission is accomplished through a highly leveraged organization of design, construction and qualification contractors.

Responsibilities

This position will support the delivery of major capital projects in Lehigh Valley, PA.

This role will support a new manufacturing site in Lehigh Valley that will supply existing or new medicines. When the construction and C&Q is completed, this role will transition to a site HSE operations role to support the manufacture of medicine.

Key Objectives/Deliverables

• Support the management of GFD’s Contractor Safety Management Program (CSMP).
• Manage GFD’s Safety and/or own relationship with leveraged Safety Advisor(s) or strategic partners.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for department HSE documents and standards.
• Coach GFD’s project teams in complying with GFD’s CSMP.
• Project Safety Orientation expectations aligned with compliance standards and industry trends.
• Environmental requirements and permits in conjunction with local regulations.
• Field confirmation of each project’s application of GFD’s CSMP.
• Training for GFD personnel on GFD’s CSMP.
• GFD’s Safety processes for Hazard Recognition and Risk Assessment, Confined Space Entry (CSE), Hot Work Permit (HWP), Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO), Safe To Operate Permit (STOP), etc.
• HSE Project Field execution inspections against regulatory, corporate and GFD HSE standards.
• Leading and lagging indicators as well as develop analytics for the project.
• Work closely with Global HSE and GFD HSE SMEs to ensure alignment with corporate priorities and standards as well as GFD requirements.
• Lead, support and/or influence the investigation and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of unplanned, adverse incidents.
• Apply technical skills at a network / global level by demonstrating a high degree of influence.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related technical field.
• Minimum (5) years of HSE experience, including experience in 29 CFR 1926 governing construction with no less than 5 years of experience in delivering capital projects.
• Direct experience supporting contractor safety management programs and/or permit-to-work (PTW) systems.
• Experience working with OSHA regulations, risk management practices, and safe work permitting requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to translate regulatory requirements and company standards into practical, field-executable procedures.
• Experience supporting contractor lifecycle processes (prequalification, onboarding, field oversight, performance evaluation).
• Physically capable of navigating diverse construction environments, including bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 25 pounds unassisted.
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F‑1 CPT, F‑1 OPT, F‑1 STEM OPT, J‑1, H‑1B, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, or L‑1.

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Demonstrates professional excellence through sound independent judgment, strong initiative, and an unwavering commitment to ethical standards.
• Proven ability to influence Project Managers and Contractors without direct authority.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance and field support for HSE programs in operational environments.
• Drives results through people — building alignment, accountability, and momentum across teams.
• Proactively identifies and resolves issues, anticipates scope changes, and ensures safe implementation throughout.
• Resolves complex challenges by drawing on deep technical expertise and broad industry knowledge.
• Exercises sound judgment and makes confident decisions independently, while keeping leadership informed and engaged on matters of critical importance.
• Stays current on evolving regulatory and compliance requirements, translating new developments into meaningful process improvements across GFD business operations.
• Communicates effectively across all levels — both in writing and in person.
• Experience conducting field audits, permit reviews, and contractor observations.
• Skilled at influencing stakeholders and organizations outside of direct reporting lines.
• Experience in greenfield, major capital project delivery, or startup environments, including construction and commissioning phases.
• Experience developing or administering permit-to-work systems.
• Familiarity with process safety program integration (MOC, energy isolation, SIMOPS coordination).
• Multiple language skills (e.g., Spanish, etc.). OSHA 30 Hour for Construction training.

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The anticipated wage for this position is

$66,000 - $171,600

Full‑time equivalent employees will also be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company‑sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day‑care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well‑being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.