Process Engineer - Utilities and Environmental Control

American Foundry Society; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare leader is looking for engineers to join the startup team for the new Lilly Medicines Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana. Responsibilities include engineering support for utilities and environmental controls, focusing on operational readiness and system optimization. This is an exciting opportunity for those passionate about engineering and operational excellence in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program including 401(k) and medical coverage

Company bonus eligibility based on performance

Flexible benefits options

Employee assistance program and fitness benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in utility operations/engineering with focus on various services.
• Ability to develop and implement integrated operational readiness plans.
• Deep technical interest in Mechanical or Chemical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support facility start-up and operations in utilities and environmental controls.
• Monitor equipment performance and maintain ongoing qualification.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals

Chemical Engineering Fundamentals

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical preferred)

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 the Lilly Medicines Foundry in Lebanon, In. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the startup team for a greenfield site. We are seeking engineers for Utilities and Environmental Control (ECU) to support the new Lilly Medicines Foundry in Lebanon. The engineers will be responsible for gray and clean utilities, Tank Farm Operations, Air Emissions Systems, and Solvent Recovery Systems.

In the Project Delivery Phase and Startup Phase of the project (2025 To 2028), roles will be fluid and dynamic as we endeavor to support the project delivery, build a new organization, develop and implement the necessary systems and business processes required to support GMP operations and build the site culture. This will require significant collaboration, creativity and resilience as the Lilly Medicines Foundry goes from start-up to operational.

Responsibilities

Facility Start-Up:

• Provide Engineering Support to the Global Facility Delivery Team (Lilly' Global Large Scale Capital Delivery Team) With A Strong Focus on Right First Time and on Schedule Facility Start-Up (E.G. Design Reviews, Process Safety Assessments, User Requirements, C&Q Support, Unit Operation Shakedown and Startup, Facility Operational Readiness)
• Define And Own Relevant Aspects of the Overall Integrated Operational Readiness Plan (E.G. SOP Development, Maintenance Strategy, Automation Optimization, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews, Alarm Requirements, Performance Qualification Requirements/Protocol Development, Etc.)
• Own the Qualified State of Equipment for Respective Area of Responsibility
• Develop And Implement Unit Operation and Equipment Control Strategy to Sustain and Optimize Utilities/Ecu Systems in Support of Manufacturing Operations
• Support Initial Operations Training Requirements as the Equipment and Area SME

Facility Operations:

• Provide Engineering Support in Utilities Environmental Controls Operations Through Application of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering Fundamentals.
• Monitor, Assess and Document Equipment Performance to Maintain Ongoing Qualification.
• Develop and maintain the basis of safety for equipment as the need arises.
• Integrate Mechanistic Modelling, Process Simulation and Analysis into Current and Future Processes to Enhance Process Understanding and Control.
• Identify And Implement Continuous Improvement Opportunities Related to Equipment and Processes as Core Member of Cross-Functional Process Team.
• Apply Root Cause Analysis Techniques to Investigate Process and Equipment Issues and Deliver Robust and Sustainable Corrective and Preventative Actions

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical preferred)
• 3+ years experience in utility operations/engineering consisting of multiple of the following services: water for injection, natural gas steam boilers, natural gas condensing hot water boilers, chillers, chilled water distribution systems, low temperature chilled glycol distribution systems, high temperature glycol distribution systems, compressed air, cooling towers, tank farms, emission controls, waste neutralization, and solvent recovery.

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Deep Technical Interest and Understanding in the Field of Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• Strong Analytical and Problem Solving Skills.
• Ability To Work on Own Initiative and as Part of a Process Team Consisting of a Diverse Group of Management, Production, Science and Engineering Professionals.
• Creativity To Identify Improvement Opportunities and the Tenacity/Initiative to See Them Implemented.
• Guidance/Mentoring of Others Through Processes, including other engineers, management, and operators.
• Flexibility To Meet Business Needs and support 24/7/365 utility operations

Other Information:

• Initial location at Lilly Technology Center, Indianapolis.
• Permanent location at the new Lilly Medicines Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana.

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$64,500 - $167,200

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, 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.

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