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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.
Responsibilities
KEY 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

• Develop and execute comprehensive HSE strategies that align with the organization's mission, fostering a culture of safety, health, and environmental responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, permits, and certifications, staying updated on changing regulations and industry best practices.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and safety audits to identify potential hazards and implement engineering solutions and preventive measures
• 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

U.S. PERSON 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 or have the ability to obtain an export authorization
Relocation support may be provided
The annual base salary range for this position is $91,200 - $120,000 Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations
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. Learn more (https://benefits.honeywell.com/)
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: August 20, 2026
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 Us
Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world's most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector's transition from automation to autonomy.