Lead Engineering Technician - Parenteral Plant Engineering Utilities

Eli Lilly and Company • Us, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Plant Engineering in Indianapolis Parenteral Manufacturing is responsible for maintaining the site’s facility infrastructure including buildings, HVAC, UAF Hoods, and other utility systems to a state of compliance. It must assure that facilities and related infrastructure are fit for use when needed, maintenance and reliability techniques are efficient and effective, and appropriate corrective and improvement actions are taken when necessary. Plant Engineering is also responsible for the efficient and effective management of local capital for their assets and oversight of engineering/maintenance contract resources. The Lead Engineering Technician in Plant Engineering is responsible for supporting and maintaining the reliable operation and qualified state of the equipment and processes in the area(s) that they support. This includes Utilities and ancillary systems associated within their facilities. The Lead Engineering Technician in Plant Engineering ensures that equipment remains in-control, compliant, and capable of meeting customer needs, while also supporting associated continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Technical understanding of Utilities (including rotating equipment).
• Good interpersonal and communications skills to be able to work effectively in a cross-functional environment with engineers, operations, maintenance, and quality personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Computer skills in a variety of software packages (SAP, GMARS, Excel, etc.).
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals.
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and visas for this role.

Nice To Haves

• Parenteral manufacturing experience.
• Plant engineering experience.
• GMARS or similar computerized maintenance management (CMMS) system experience.

Responsibilities

• System ownership of all utilities equipment within areas of responsibility, particularly the water for bulk sterile operations and water for injection systems.
• An understanding of mechanical equipment used in a manufacturing environment (Pumps, motors, hoods, etc.).
• Ensure a safe working environment by following safety rules and helping improve the safety culture.
• Provide input into capital projects targeted at both short and longer term needs and provide support on delivery of projects in their area(s).
• Monitors weekly system performance (utilities leak inspections).
• Performs routine walk through of areas of support.
• Responsible for standard troubleshooting problems on HVAC, Hoods, and Utilities.
• Provide first line of communication to crafts/shops and to the customer.
• Schedules and coordinates work for area(s) of responsibility (PM/Corrective work).
• GMARS SME for specific area(s) of support.
• Primary responder for issues requiring on site response (alarm response) for areas of responsibility.
• Responsible for creating MAPs for scheduled and non-scheduled work.
• Responsible for maintenance strategy implementation and effectiveness (i.e. PMs, job plans, datasheets).
• Leads/participates in small projects for area of support.
• Coordinates work/repairs with external vendors.
• Manages shutdown work and schedule compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality & reliability using system performance data and by assuring maintenance is performed appropriately.
• Participates in Process Teams for Plant Engineering.

Benefits

• company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance)
• company-sponsored 401(k)
• pension
• vacation benefits
• medical, dental and 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