Sr Principal Engineer - HSE Global Facilities Delivery

Responsibilities

This position will support the delivery of major capital projects in Lehigh Valley, PA.

This role will support a new manufacturing site in Lehigh Valley 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.

Key Objectives/Deliverables

• 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

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

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Demonstrates professional excellence through sound independent judgment, strong initiative, and an unwavering commitment to ethical standards
• Prowed 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