About this opportunity
100 Eli Lilly and Company lists this Sr Principal Engineer - HSE Global Facilities Delivery opportunity in south whitehall township, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
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 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)
Support 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.
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 ( ), 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).
Benefits:
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
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.
#WeAreLilly At Lilly we strive to ensure our employees are part of a team that cares about them and our shared purpose of making life better for those around the world. How do we do this? We continue to look for ways to include, innovate, accelerate and deliver while maintaining integrity, excellence and respect for people. We hope that you seek to join us on our journey as we create medicine and deliver improved outcomes for patients across the globe! #WeAreLilly
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