In this role, you will be a key member of the Honeywell UOP R&D HSE Team supporting locations in Des Plaines, IL (R&D) and Riverside/McCook, IL (R&D & Manufacturing). As a Sr. HSE Engineer, you will impact on our organization by implementing and maintaining the requirements of the HSE Management System to ensure compliance with regulations and industry best practices. Your ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders will ensure that HSE considerations are integrated into business processes and decision-making, contributing to the overall success and reputation of our business as a responsible and sustainable organization.
ResponsibilitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversight of the HSE Management System to ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Provide expert advice and assistance to management and employees on work health and safety strategies, programs, systems, policies, standards, and processes
- Conduct site-level risk assessments and collaborate with location teams to execute necessary actions and improvements
- Develop and implement comprehensive HSE strategies that align with the organization's mission, ensuring a culture of safety, health, and environmental responsibility
- Ensure that the organization complies with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, permits, and certifications.
- Establish and enforce HSE quality control standards by conducting regular inspections, performance assessments, corrective action reviews, and self-assessments
- Develop and maintain training HSE training content, enrollments database, and assignments for new and existing employees and contractors.
- Lead and coordinate internal and external HSE audits
- Update, track, and drive performance of key HSE metrics
- Develop and implement a comprehensive Management of Change program.
- Process new chemical inventory requests, maintain SDS Database, and ensure chemical inventories remain current
Qualifications
YOU MUST HAVE
- 5+ years of experience in all matters related to HSE within manufacturing, research and development, and/or field related businesses
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safey, Environmental Science, or a related field or qualifications in Health, Safety, Environmental, Risk Management, Industrial Hygiene or other appropriate qualification related to HSE.
- In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations and best practices
- Proficiency in HSE Management Systems
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and strategic planning abilities
- Strong people skills, time management and personnel training programs
- Experience undertaking audits and inspections
- Proficient in general computer software use – word, excel, PowerPoint
WE VALUE
- ASP (Associate Safety Professional) or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) certification
- Passion for promoting a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.
- Strong business acumen and ability to align HSE engineering with organizational goals
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Ability to inspire and motivate a team
- Experience with ISO Certifications
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: click here
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date, however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: May 4, 2026
US PERSONS REQUIREMENTS
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
ABOUT HONEYWELL
Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high-growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe.
THE BUSINESS UNIT
As a global technology leader, Honeywell Process Technology (PT) enables the energy evolution, provides solutions that reduce emissions, and delivers innovative sustainable materials to our customers across industries. Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
About UsHoneywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.
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