Sr Principal Engineer - HSE Global Facilities Delivery

Job title: Sr Principal Engineer - HSE Global Facilities Delivery

About the Role This role supports Lilly's Global Facilities Delivery (GFD) with safe construction, commissioning, and HSE operations for a new Richmond manufacturing site. After C&Q, it transitions to site HSE operations to support ongoing production and regulatory compliance.

What You'll Do

• Manage GFD's Contractor Safety Management Program (CSMP) and relationships with Safety Advisors and partners.
• Serve as SME for HSE documents; coach project teams to CSMP compliance.
• Lead project safety orientation; align with compliance standards and industry trends.
• Confirm environmental requirements and permits with local regulations; field-verify CSMP application.
• Train GFD personnel on CSMP; implement hazard recognition, risk assessment, CSE, HWP, LOTO, STOP.
• Conduct field inspections against regulatory, corporate, and GFD standards; track leading/lagging indicators.
• Develop analytics and metrics; collaborate with Global HSE and GFD SMEs to align with priorities.
• Lead or support RCA investigations of unplanned incidents; influence across networks.
• Translate regulatory changes into practical field procedures; stay current on compliance.
• Communicate effectively across all levels.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years HSE experience; 5+ years delivering capital projects (29 CFR 1926).
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; no visa sponsorship.
• Direct experience in contractor safety management and/or PTW systems.
• Experience with OSHA regulations, risk management, and safe work permitting.
• Ability to translate regulations into practical field procedures.
• Experience with contractor lifecycle processes (prequalification, onboarding, oversight, evaluation).
• Proven ability to influence Project Managers and Contractors without direct authority.
• Strong written and verbal communication; excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience providing field guidance for HSE in operations; field audits and observations.
• Experience in greenfield/major capital projects or startups (construction and commissioning); process safety integration familiarity (MOC, energy isolation, SIMOPS).
• OSHA 30 Hour for Construction training.

Nice to Have

• Direct experience with contractor safety programs and PTW beyond basics.
• Experience in greenfield/major capital project delivery or startup environments.
• Familiarity with process safety program integration (MOC, energy isolation, SIMOPS).
• OSHA 30 Hour for Construction training (considered a plus).

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary not disclosed in the posting; Lilly offers a comprehensive benefits package.