High Voltage Electrician

Eli Lilly and Company; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 29,301 - 56,826; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Lilly in Indianapolis, Indiana, is seeking a Low/High Voltage Electrician A / Instrument Technician to service, troubleshoot and maintain electrical and instrumentation systems across its utilities. The role supports GMP manufacturing and startup activities for a new Lebanon, IN site.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on 4160/480 V equipment, motor control centers, drives and PLCs; troubleshoot issues, install new equipment, read P&ID drawings, document work per ALCOA+ and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Post Offer exam completion.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; no visa sponsorship provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on 4160 and 480 Voltage Electrical Equipment (Circuit Breakers, 13.8KV Main Switch gears, Motor Starters, Fuses, ground fault interrupts).
• Perform preventive maintenance on complex Electrical Equipment (e.g., motor control centers, variable-speed drives, programmable logic controllers).
• Troubleshoot and diagnose Electrical Equipment problems and make repairs to minimize downtime.
• Perform modifications and new installations of Electrical Equipment.
• Diagnose complex electrical problems to restore equipment/systems to operating condition.
• Install/replace complex electrical equipment (e.g., motor control centers, main switch gear).
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on Process Instrumentation (Temperature, Pressure, Flow, and Automatic Control Valves).
• Troubleshoot and diagnose Process Instrumentation Equipment problems and make repairs to minimize downtime.
• Perform modifications and new installations of Process Instrumentation.
• Read P & ID drawings and schematics.
• Follow safety rules and cGMP compliance; document work per ALCOA+.

Skills

Electrical components

Instrumentation

Reading P&ID drawings

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

CMMS experience

Microsoft Office

Overtime availability

Physical lifting

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology

High school diploma

Tools

GMARS CMMS

Job description

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 is Lilly’s largest investment in manufacturing capacity and is intended to provide APIs for current and future products, including new modalities. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the startup team for a greenfield manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help to build the processes and facility to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations.

Position Brand Description

The Low/High Voltage Electrician A / Instrumentation Technician has the responsibility of servicing, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment in LTC utilities that includes high purity water, compressed air, steam, chilled water, glycol, city water, and sewers. The Low/High Voltage Electrician A / Instrument Technician is expected to display good customer service skills and to ensure that utility equipment and buildings are maintained at all utility locations. The Low/High Voltage Electrician A / Instrument Technician is expected to assist craftspeople in multiple crafts.

Key Objectives/Deliverables

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on 4160 and 480 Voltage Electrical Equipment (Circuit Breakers, 13.8KV Main Switch gears, Motor Starters, Fuses, ground fault interrupts).
• Perform preventive maintenance on complex Electrical Equipment (e.g., motor control centers, variable‑speed drives, programmable logic controllers, etc.).
• Troubleshoot and diagnose Electrical Equipment problems and make appropriate repairs to minimize downtime.
• Perform modifications and new installations of Electrical Equipment.
• Diagnose complex electrical problems to effect repairs and to restore equipment/systems to operating condition.
• Install/replace complex electrical equipment (e.g., motor control centers, main switch gear, etc.).
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on Process Instrumentation (Temperature, Pressure, Flow, and Automatic Control Valves).
• Troubleshoot and diagnose Process Instrumentation Equipment problems and make appropriate repairs to minimize downtime.
• Perform modifications and new installations of Process Instrumentation.
• Demonstrate the ability to read P & ID drawings and schematics.
• Consistently comply with safety rules and closely following approved procedures to ensure cGMP compliance.
• Document all work by following Good Documentation Practices.

Basic Qualifications

• 480 Volt switch gear
• High school diploma or equivalent
• This position requires the completion of a Post Offer exam
• 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 or visas for this role, including but not limited to F‑1 CPT, F‑1 OPT, F‑1 STEM OPT, J‑1, H‑1B, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, or L‑1.

Additional Skills / Preferences

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology, or equivalent electrical and/or instrumentation work experience
• Experience troubleshooting and new installation of various instrumentation
• Must have mechanical aptitude.
• Must possess basic electrical skills as well as the ability to troubleshoot basic electrical circuits and equipment.
• Must be willing to respond to call‑in and scheduled overtime work.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to withstand exposure to temperature variations while performing work outside in winter and summer weather conditions.
• Experience maintaining circuit breakers, Medium Voltage Switchgear, Motor Starters, Fuses.
• Must have ability to read P & ID drawings and schematics.
• Experience with a CMMS (e.g., GMARS), or similar work order tracking system.
• Document work using good documentation practices (ALCOA+).
• Proficiency in basic use of Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Word, Excel).

Additional Information

• This position requires some shift work. Temporary shift changes are possible.
• Hazardous operations exist within Utilities, involving acid, steam, caustic, chlorine, high pressure, and high temperatures. Personal protective equipment is required.
• Awkward positions, cramped quarters, ladders, and scaffolding work will be required at times.
• This position requires working on summer and year‑end company breaks.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $21.27 - $41.25.

Full‑time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including 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; and well‑being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.