Lead Technician - Environmental - Leak Detection & Repair

Lilly • Lebanon, IN

93d • $28 - $42

About The Position

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. Lilly is currently constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for production of API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) molecules located in Lebanon, IN. This facility represents Lilly’s largest investment in manufacturing capacity and is intended to support current and future products, including new modalities. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the startup team for a greenfield manufacturing site. The successful candidate will help build the processes and facility to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing with a focus on environmental compliance and LDAR programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of LDAR regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Experience in developing and managing LDAR programs.
• Familiarity with EPA and IDEM regulations related to LDAR.

Nice To Haves

• Technical certification or associate degree in environmental technology, instrumentation, or a related field preferred.
• BS/MS in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or related field preferred but not required.
• Experience with environmental monitoring tools and software.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure team members are knowledgeable and compliant with safety procedures, policies, permits, and practices.
• Support incident investigations and maintain proper housekeeping standards.
• Ensure compliance with cGMPs, Global Quality Standards, and local procedures related to LDAR activities.
• Support the development and implementation of LDAR programs, procedures, and tools.
• Coordinate LDAR activities with production, operations, maintenance, engineering, and vendors.
• Maintain accurate records of LDAR activities, including monitoring data, repair logs, and compliance reports.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure adherence to LDAR regulations.
• Lead or support initiatives aimed at reducing emissions through process optimization, equipment upgrades, and adoption of best practices.
• Serve as a secondary point of contact for regulatory agencies on LDAR-related matters.
• Train and mentor operations and maintenance personnel on LDAR systems and procedures.
• Support onboarding and development of new staff.
• Participate in commissioning, qualification, procedure writing, and training related to LDAR systems.
• Lead LDAR training to support plant startup and team goals.
• Demonstrate flexibility by supporting cross-functional initiatives within Maintenance, Engineering, and Facility teams.
• Participate in projects and best practice initiatives across departments.

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in a 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees