Eli Lilly and Company · 4 months ago
Principal Process Safety Engineer (NOT REMOTE - NEW SITE)
US: USA Remote
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$63K/yr - $163K/yr
3+ years expEli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader dedicated to making life better for people around the world. They are seeking a Principal Process Safety Engineer to provide technical leadership in process safety management and engineering support across all phases of site development, focusing on building systems, processes, and culture for GMP manufacturing operations.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Support the development and implementation of the process safety management (PSM) readiness plan as a collaborative member of the HSE team
Act as a key stakeholder in facility design, construction, and startup—providing input on process safety decisions to ensure compliance and alignment with project goals
Oversee and support process hazard analyses (PHA) and facility siting studies
Develop and implement core PSM elements, including employee participation, Management of Change, Pre-Startup Safety Review, and PHA
Train, mentor, and onboard staff to foster a strong process safety culture
Provide oversight of API manufacturing operations
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to manage change, ensure safe system implementation, and support startup readiness
Ensure application of relevant industry codes and standards (e.g., NFPA 30, NFPA 652, overpressure protection) during projects and change reviews
Build technical relationships with corporate and site process safety teams, and engage externally with organizations like CCPS, P2SAC, and ACC process safety groups
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, or related field of study; CCPSC or PE preferred
3+ years of experience in chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing
Knowledge and experience in process safety, including knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) regulation
Preferred
CCPSC or PE strongly preferred
Trained in Process Hazard Analysis, HAZOP, and What-If Methodologies
Strong analytical skills and systematic and structured way of working
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Trained in Process Hazard Analysis facilitation
Trained in Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
Knowledge of EPA Risk Management Plan
Experience interfacing with HSE-related regulatory agencies
Benefits
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
Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)
Company
Eli Lilly and Company
We're a medicine company turning science into healing to make life better for people around the world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$6.5M2024-02-12Post Ipo Debt· $6.5M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
David Ricks
Chair, CEO
Lucas Montarce
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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