Senior THSE Engineer
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Process and Plant Safety Lead – Global Engineering
Sanofi
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Framingham • Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $122,250 - $176,583 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
Flash
About the role
- Develop and implement engineering initiatives to further Sanofi’s safety culture and reduce plant operational risk.
- Perform analyses to identify trends in process safety incidents attributed to engineering root causes.
- Identify plant safety incidents/risks amenable to engineering solutions and develop corrective actions/technical solutions.
- Interpret and report process safety trends and KPIs to engineering and non-engineering stakeholders.
- Establish data-driven priorities for engineering HSE initiatives and cooperate with global HSE to implement improvements.
- Provide direct site support for serious safety investigations, regulatory inspections, and internal audits.
- Disseminate lessons learned from operational safety incidents across the manufacturing network and publicize safety best practices.
- Recommend appropriate technologies and implement modern digital solutions (electronic workflows, automation, dashboards, AI) for process safety.
- Serve as SME to support process improvements, design reviews, change controls, emergency preparedness, and high-impact events (e.g., plant shutdowns).
- Participate in risk assessment and mitigation exercises including HAZOPs and JHAs.
- Lead development and global implementation of the Process Safety Management (PSM) standard and oversee compliance, monitoring, and continuous improvement via audits and dashboards.
- Collaborate with Global Engineering functional leads to address safety issues in maintenance, facilities, utilities, and sustainability.
- Develop and implement management strategy for equipment in explosion-rated areas and prepare certification conformities for authorities.
- With Global HSE, develop an effective end-to-end process for HAZOP.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental / Science / Engineering / Technical discipline or relevant field.
- 7+ years of relevant experience with safety programs (basic requirement).
- Preferred: Master's degree in related field and 10+ years of relevant experience managing/leading safety programs at site or global level.
- Experience in a global or multi-site role is desired.
- Understanding of unique hazards in pharmaceutical manufacturing (chemical exposure, biohazards, steam, acids/caustics, cleaning agents, cryogenics).
- First-hand knowledge of safety permit systems (Permit to Work, confined space, hot work, working at height, energy isolation, LOTO).
- Knowledge of process safety regulations applicable to pharmaceutical systems (arc flash, fire protection, machine guarding, biosafety containment, mechanical integrity).
- Knowledge of PPE and engineering controls for pharmaceutical manufacturing and support operations.
- Understanding of environmental permitting and reporting (airborne emissions, spills, containment, wastewater).
- Experience interfacing with regulatory authorities and internal auditors on HSE matters.
- Familiarity with operational safety metrics and KPIs.
- Experience with digital HSE platforms such as Enablon or Intelex.
- Relevant safety management certifications (to demonstrate currency and continuous learning).
- In-depth knowledge of domestic safety laws and understanding of international application.
- Knowledge of contractor pre-qualification systems (e.g., ISN).
- Understanding of high-hazard chemical API manufacturing, including ATEX zones, organic solvents, explosive powders.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate global cultural differences and establish HSE compliance.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, and influencing skills.
- Ability to create business cases, perform data analytics, prioritize initiatives, and interpret/communicate safety findings to senior leaders.
- Experience facilitating investigations, root cause analysis, and developing CAPAs.
- Ability to organize communities of practice (CoPs) and deliver engineering-specific safety training.
- Familiarity with risk assessment methods (HAZOPs, JHAs) and lean/continuous improvement methodologies.
- Flexibility to support a worldwide manufacturing network across timezones, languages, cultures, and regulatory frameworks.
- Fluency in English; proficiency in French beneficial but not mandatory.
- Willingness to travel ~15-20% domestic and international.
Benefits
- Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.
- Wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare and prevention and wellness programs.
- At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
- Thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution.
- Opportunities for career growth (promotions and lateral moves) and professional development.
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
process safety managementrisk assessmentroot cause analysisdata analyticssafety program managementengineering solutionssafety investigationscorrective actionsdigital HSE platformsHAZOP
Soft skills
leadershipstakeholder managementcross-functional collaborationinfluencing skillscommunicationflexibilityorganizational skillsproblem-solvingcultural awarenesstraining delivery
Certifications
safety management certifications
