Senior Level HSE Officer Jobs
Senior level hse officer jobs place experienced safety professionals in charge of program design, regulatory compliance strategy, and the teams and projects that keep operations safe. Openings are concentrated across Construction & Real Estate, Energy, and Transportation & Logistics, with a mix of on-site and remote or hybrid roles, and employers like CBRE, Bachem, and Eli Lilly hiring at this level now.
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The Global Facilities Delivery (GFD) Organization, part of Manufacturing & Quality , delivers new and renovated capital assets around the world. Our mission is accomplished through a highly leveraged organization of design, construction, and CQV contractors. Assets are delivered focusing on medical innovation and delivering innovative solutions to patients with Safety First and Quality Always. Some of the assets delivered will support an expansion in supply of existing or new medicines for our patients or making the supply chain more robust.
Description: This position will report directly to the Associate Vice President, Construction & HSE and will be responsible to provide oversight to the contractor safety program across all major capital projects under the responsibility of the GFD organization. This role will work with Project Managers across the assigned projects of responsibility to ensure the Contractor Safety Playbook is fully implemented. The role will work with GHSE and Site HSE Teams to provide oversight and ensure we create a best-in-class safety culture and contractor safety management.
Responsibilities:
- Provide contractor safety oversight to major capital projects working with contractors, project managers and site HSE leaders to ensure a strong safety culture and compliance is implemented and sustained in every project from the beginning.
- Work together with project managers to ensure the Contractor Safety Playbook is fully implemented in every major capital project.
- Monitor contractor safety performance across assigned projects and contractors to identify potential trends and actions to address risks.
- Work together with GHSE and/or external partners to periodically audit major capital projects to confirm compliance.
- Spend time on the ground assessing compliance with contractor safety programs.
- Support the evaluation of contractors to be used on every project and provide feedback as needed on their safety performance.
- Ensure a strong contractor safety induction program is in place in every major capital project.
- Escalate safety issues as needed and ensure learning are communicated and actions implemented across the whole portfolio.
- Determine when additional oversight is needed based on observed trends and work with GHSE and Site HSE Teams to delineate a plan to provide a higher level of oversight if needed.
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related field.
- At least 10 years of experience within manufacturing, large capital projects or HSE organizations.
- Strong understanding of safety programs and a strong compliance mindset.
- Strong ability to communicate across all levels of the organization
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to travel ( > 60% of time)
Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$163,500 - $264,000
Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a 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; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.
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Senior Level HSE Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level hse officer job?
Employers at this level expect more than compliance knowledge, they want candidates who have led audits, built or reformed safety programs, and influenced operations at a site or enterprise level. Demonstrating experience managing cross-functional teams, interpreting complex regulations, and driving measurable reductions in incident rates gives you a clear edge over candidates who only have individual-contributor backgrounds.
Which companies hire senior level hse officers?
Companies hiring senior level hse officers right now include CBRE, Bachem, and Eli Lilly, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large industrial operators, contractors, energy companies, and manufacturers that run complex, multi-site safety programs requiring seasoned leadership.
Are there remote senior level hse officer jobs?
Yes, though many senior roles require at least some on-site presence given the hands-on nature of safety oversight. About 0% of senior level hse officer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these positions typically involve corporate safety program management, auditing, training development, or regulatory affairs rather than direct field work.
What makes a hse officer role senior level?
Senior level hse officer roles are defined by program ownership, not task execution. Professionals at this stage are accountable for designing and enforcing safety frameworks, interpreting evolving regulatory requirements, leading investigations, and mentoring junior safety staff. The scope typically extends beyond a single work area to cover a full site, multiple departments, or several regional locations.
Which industries hire the most senior level hse officers?
Senior Level hse officer roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Energy, and Transportation & Logistics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate under strict regulatory frameworks, manage high-hazard environments, and need experienced professionals who can build durable safety cultures rather than simply maintain compliance checkboxes.