Sr Principal Engineer - HSE Global Facilities Delivery

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.

This role will support a new manufacturing site in Richmond, VA 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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).
• 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…