HSE Permit Writer

Eli Lilly and Company • Lebanon, IN

6d • $34 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

The Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Permit Writer will develop and maintain safe work permits within Tank Farm and Solvent Recovery (TFSR). A successful candidate will interface with the Process Team and Project Team to manage equipment availability and coordinate maintenance activities in the area.

Requirements

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States.
• Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years of experience in applicable industry.
• Direct HSE permit execution experience required.
• Ability to effectively communicate (electronically, written and verbal).
• Basic computer skills (desktop software) are required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in facility/area start-up environments.
• Solid understanding of FDA guidelines and cGMP requirements.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle and prioritize multiple requests.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Flexibility – ability to troubleshoot and triage challenges.
• Ability to understand technical nomenclature and language as well as work with mathematical formulas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain safe work permits within Tank Farm and Solvent Recovery (TFSR).
• Interface with the Process Team and Project Team to manage equipment availability and coordinate maintenance activities in the area.
• Ensure that all necessary permits are accurately prepared and issued for various work activities.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments, develop safety plans, and audit live work permits.
• Prepare safe work permits including the coordination of operations, project, and maintenance personnel.
• Generate work orders for corrective maintenance.
• Coordinate maintenance activities within TFSR.
• Influence adherence to project and maintenance schedules.
• Assist Operations Associate and Operations Associate Director in planning and scheduling daily work.
• Execute the required safe work permits, which includes but is not limited to lock out tag out (LOTO), hot work, confined space entry, etc.
• Develop equipment specific lock-out, tag-out, try procedures.
• Develop confined space entry risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain permitting equipment and supplies.
• Perform safety audits and maintain an audit ready status.
• Review and monitor relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and SOP updates.
• Execute unplanned SOP changes.
• Support Process Engineers/Maintenance/Projects and Supervision in daily operations.
• In absence of the TFSR Lead Operator, the HSE Permitter may fill in daily responsibilities.
• Identify and support the implementation of improvements from Operations.
• Own the issuance of non-routine work instructions with input from Process Engineers.
• Ownership of daily tasks, preventative maintenance or breakdowns.
• Conduct continuous improvement projects which are aligned with safety and quality expectations and meet operational needs.
• Understand Health, Safety & Environmental-regulated environment and application of Health & Safety/Process Safety standards.
• Understand other area processes & their operational hazards and being able to react appropriately.
• Actively participate in assigned building & area operations such as safety audits, procedure coordination, housekeeping and improvement projects.
• Know and follow cGMP practices, safe work habits, plant dress code, hygiene standards, and housekeeping requirements unique to the work area and job classification.

Benefits

• company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance)
• company-sponsored 401(k)
• pension
• vacation benefits
• eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
• life insurance and death benefits
• certain time off and leave of absence benefits
• well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED