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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

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