Principal Engineer Technical Safety

Technical Safety Engineer

Johnson and Johnson Innovate Medicine is recruiting for a Technical Safety Engineer within the Global Engineering and Technology (GET) group, based in Geel, Belgium.

At Johnson & Johnson, the world's largest and most broadly based healthcare company, we strive for a future in which disease is a thing of the past. For decades, we have pioneered life-changing solutions, always putting people first and remaining true to our Credo. Every day, more than 130,000 employees worldwide combine heart, science and resourcefulness to profoundly change the trajectory of health for humanity. With a reach of more than a billion people every day, there is no limit to the impact you can make here.

The Geel site is the largest chemical production site for synthetic APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) within the Johnson & Johnson supply chain. We ensure lifesaving medicines reach the patients safely, efficiently and competitively, always. In addition to API production, the site has a "launch & grow" mission for new pharmaceutical products. To accomplish this mission, we keep investing in new technologies, people and partnerships. Our teams work together in a dynamic environment where innovation and a "can-do" mindset are part of our culture.

This is an exciting, high impact role with focus on Technical Safety aspects of the various equipment. This is the perfect time to join us!

Are you a hands-on Technical Safety Engineer with a passion for improving technical safety processes and ensuring our assets are in line with the highest standards of technical safety? Join our Global Engineering & Technology (GET) group at the Geel site — the largest small molecule API production site in our supply chain — and help ensure lifesaving medicines reach patients safely and reliably.

About the role

As Technical Safety Engineer, you will act as the process owner for several technical safety processes. While we do not expect expertise in every area from day one, we are looking for someone who can take ownership of as many processes as possible and develop proficiency in many over time. These processes include functional safety, safety device calculations, ATEX and Explosion Protection Document (EPD), PED, machine safety, and process safety calculations.

You will lead and manage a multidisciplinary external team at the Geel site, working closely together with our maintenance and engineering teams making sure all technical safety standards are correctly applied in projects to support launch & grow activities for new products.

Key responsibilities

• Be the process and content knowledge owner for technical safety processes providing expert advice on technical safety topics towards maintenance, engineering, operations and EHS.
• Responsible for managing and optimizing third-party technical safety support. Act as the single point of contact to improve knowledge, monitor workload, delivery quality and cost control of our external supporting partners.
• Drive improvements in technical safety aspects across all assets at the Geel site by initiating required improvement projects and supporting engineering projects.
• Be the spokesperson for internal and external regulatory safety audits.
• Part of the Geel process safety management core team

Qualifications & skills

Masters level Engineering degree in chemical/ process safety engineering.

The successful candidate will have experience, skills and track record of achievement in the following

Focus and deep-seated understanding and dedication to technical safety in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry.

Ability to make decisions on technical safety related topics

Encourages and supports the identification and development of innovative engineering solutions to technical safety problems.

Strong communication skills

What we offer

A meaningful role within a mission driven global healthcare company.

An innovative, collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth, training and on-the-job development.

The chance to make high-impact improvements on a large API production site and support new product launches.

Competitive benefits and a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Our culture

We value a "can-do" mentality, open communication, and teamwork. Safety, quality and integrity are non-negotiable — and we support colleagues in growing their careers while delivering life-saving medicines.

Required Skills: Chemical Safety, Machine Safety, Process Safety

Preferred Skills: