Sr Principal Engineer - HSE Global Facilities Delivery

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

Job summary

Lilly is building a new Houston manufacturing site and seeks an experienced HSE professional to support construction and commissioning. The role will transition to site HSE operations to ensure safe manufacturing of medicines.

You will lead contractor safety programs, provide SME guidance on CSMP, and drive field-based safety compliance across projects, with emphasis on hazard recognition and risk control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years HSE experience, including 29 CFR 1926 construction work.
• Experience supporting contractor safety programs and permit-to-work systems.
• OSHA regulations knowledge; translate requirements into field procedures.
• Ability to navigate diverse construction environments; lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support CSMP and manage relationships with Safety Advisors and partners.
• Serve as SME for HSE documents and standards; coach project teams.
• Lead field inspections and training on CSMP and safety processes.
• Coordinate regulatory requirements, risk controls, and RCA investigations.

Skills

Safety Management

OSHA compliance

Contractor safety

Risk assessment

Field inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/Engineering/Environmental Science

Tools

Permit-to-Work (PTW)

Job description

Organization Overview

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

Responsibilities

This role will support a new manufacturing site in Houston that will supply existing or new medicines for our patient. 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): GFD’s Safety Manage 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 demonstrate 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, 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 make 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 (eg Spanish, etc). OSHA 30 Hour for Construction training

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response. Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $66,000 - $171,600 Full-time equivalent employees also will 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.

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