Sr Principal Engineer - HSE Global Facilities Delivery

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

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

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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