HSE Engineer

Novartis AG

East Hanover, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Adobe Acrobat, Asset Management, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Business Support, Capital Project, Change Management, Commissioning, Construction Design, Construction Project Commissioning, Construction Safety, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Crisis Management, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Disease, Disease Prevention and Control, Emergency Management, Emergency Planning, Emergency Procedures, Emergency Response, English Language, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Monitoring, External Audit, Fire Safety, Firefighting, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), ISO 14001, Industrial Hygiene, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Occupational Health, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Procedure Development, Program Evaluation, Project Design, Project Tracking, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Safety/Work Safety, Startup, Surveillance, Sustainability, Systems Maintenance, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Waste Management
LOCATION
East Hanover, NJ
POSTED
13 days ago

Job ID

REQ-10083304

Jul 14, 2026

China

Available in: English

Summary

Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Site Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Management System by ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and Novartis standards, managing HSE risks throughout project construction, commissioning, start-up and routine operations, and promoting a strong HSE culture across all site functions.

About the Role

Major Accountabilities1 Ensure compliance with applicable HSE laws, regulations, permits, standards and Novartis HSE requirements.2 Support implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the Site HSE Management System, including ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001 and other applicable management systems.3 Provide HSE support for capital projects throughout design, construction, commissioning, startup and handover phases, including HSE by Design reviews, contractor management, PSSR, risk assessments and regulatory compliance activities.4 Conduct HSE risk assessments and support line functions in identifying, controlling and monitoring operational and project-related HSE risks.5 Organize HSE inspections, audits, surveillance activities and behavioral safety programs; ensure timely implementation and closure of corrective and preventive actions.6 Coordinate contractor HSE management activities, including onboarding, permit-to-work monitoring, safety inspections, performance evaluation and construction safety oversight.7 Lead occupational health programs including industrial hygiene monitoring, exposure risk assessments, occupational disease prevention and employee health protection initiatives.8 Support environmental compliance programs including wastewater, waste management, air emissions, chemical management and environmental performance monitoring.9 Act as Fire Safety Coordinator to establish emergency response procedures, firefighting team management, inspections, trainings and emergency drills.10 Support business continuity, emergency management and crisis preparedness programs by organizing emergency plans, drills and readiness reviews.11 Maintain HSE systems, databases, records and digital platforms (e.g. HSE Net and 3EProtect related systems), ensuring timely and accurate reporting, trending and data analysis.12 Coordinate inspections and interactions with local authorities, certification bodies and external auditors, ensuring findings are addressed and closed in a timely manner.13 Integrate Pharmaceuticals in the Environment (PiE) principles into site HSE programs, risk assessments, change management activities and emergency preparedness processes.14 Support sustainability, ESG and environmental improvement initiatives to achieve site and company objectives.15 Ensure all activities are performed in compliance with applicable GMP requirements, quality standards, HSE procedures and asset management requirements.16 Support cross-functional projects, continuous improvement initiatives and perform other duties assigned by management.Key Focus AreasConstruction & Expansion ProjectsContractor HSE ManagementOccupational HealthEnvironmental ComplianceFire & Emergency ManagementOperational HSE ExcellenceISO Management SystemsPreferredCertified HSE engineerPharmaceutical HSE working experienceStrong ResponsibilityLanguageEnglish

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-cultureBenefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally.Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)

Division

Operations

Business Unit

HSE & BCM

Location

China

Site

Changping County (Beijing)

Company / Legal Entity

CN06 (FCRS = CN006) Beijing Novartis Pharma Co., Ltd

Functional Area

Facilities & Administration

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No

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Facilities & Administration Operations China

Job ID

REQ-10083304

HSE Engineer

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About the Company

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Novartis AG

Novartis provides healthcare solutions that improve and extend people’s lives. We use science-based innovation to address some of society’s most challenging healthcare issues. We discover and develop breakthrough treatments and find new ways to deliver them to as many people as possible. Our company is focused on industry-leading divisions with innovation power and global scale: pharmaceuticals, eye care and generic medicines Novartis is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. Novartis Group companies employ approximately 120,000 associates and its products are available in more than 180 countries around the world.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
FOUNDED
1996