Sr Principal Engineer - HSE Global Facilities Delivery
BioSpace · Richmond, VA · 2 wk ago
Management$66k–$172k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- 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.
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.
Qualifications
- Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Skills
- 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 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).
- OSHA 30 Hour for Construction training