Pharma Utilities Operator - 24/7 Plant Systems Expert

BioSpace; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

401(k) plan

Pension

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis is seeking a Utility Operator to safely operate, monitor, and maintain plant utility systems, ensuring continuous support for manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities include supervising HVAC, chillers, water systems; performing maintenance, documenting activities, and adhering to GMP/SOPs. Requires 2+ years in industrial utilities and ability to work rotating shifts; compensation includes a company bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years operating and maintaining industrial utility systems in manufacturing/pharma environment.
• Authorized to work in the United States full-time; no visa sponsorship provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor utility systems (HVAC, chillers, compressed air, PW, wastewater).
• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot equipment.
• Record/analyze data; adjust for performance improvements.
• Respond to alarms and emergencies; take corrective actions.
• Perform chemical testing on water and utilities; ensure quality standards.
• Collaborate with manufacturing/engineering to support production.
• Comply with GMP, SOPs, and EHS regulations.
• Document maintenance activities and logs.
• Support continuous improvement of utility reliability.
• Use GMARS, Word, Excel, and other systems to communicate.

Skills

Mechanical systems understanding

Electrical systems understanding

Control systems knowledge

GMP knowledge

Reading P&IDs

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

P&IDs

Electrical schematics

Equipment manuals

Job description

Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis is seeking a Utility Operator to safely operate, monitor, and maintain plant utility systems, ensuring continuous support for manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities include supervising HVAC, chillers, water systems; performing maintenance, documenting activities, and adhering to GMP/SOPs. Requires 2+ years in industrial utilities and ability to work rotating shifts; compensation includes a company bonus and comprehensive benefits.