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Your Role: HSE Engineer

Manages Process Safety Management (PSM) and leads HSE audits and risk assessments, driving actions to closure. This role also improves site safety performance and supports Operational Excellence.

Your Responsibilities:

• Process Safety Management (PSM) following Global PSM standards. Comprehensive HAZOP analysis and technical support including combustible dust, flammable liquid etc. Overall PSM management and monitor of the execution effectiveness.

• Lead the HSE audit/ assessment considering local specific and Global Standards. Provides timely communication of audit/ assessment outcomes, summarizing identified gaps in a concise way and escalates risk issues for action. Monitors and drives action plans to closure.

• HSE relevant risk assessment and change management including PSM, Lab, Warehouse, Construction, Biosafety, Ergonomic, Electrical Safety, Machine Guarding, Fire Protection, Environmental Protection and Occupational Health.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to continuously improve the safety performance in the site. Scope like the regular on-site self-assessment and audit, GEMBA, training, emergency management etc.

• Support the Operational Excellence relevant business.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor or above degree with Engineering/ Safety/ Chemical background.

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience as HSE with detailed knowledge of health and safety and/or environmental regulatory framework and regulations especially the fire code in China.

• Good oral, written and interpersonal communications skills with English and Chinese.

• Good computer skill (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Qualification in Process Safety Management. Experience in Process Safety Review methodologies such as HAZOP, PHA, FMEA etc.

• Local Registered Safety Engineer certification is a plus.

• Experience in operational excellence tools including Root Cause Analysis an advantage.

Additional Information:

• Location: Chengdu, Sichuan

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status