Process Safety Engineer

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global healthcare leader as a Process Safety Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring safe and effective manufacturing processes. This dynamic position focuses on technical aspects of process safety, particularly in containment engineering. You'll have the opportunity to lead initiatives that impact new manufacturing sites and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions. With a commitment to safety and excellence, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact on the health and safety of communities worldwide. If you're passionate about engineering and safety, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a plant or manufacturing environment.
• B.S. in Engineering or related technical field required.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical aspects of process safety and containment engineering.
• Collaborate with HSE partners and influence engineering designs.

Skills

Process Safety Engineering

Risk Assessment

Containment Solutions

Mechanical Integrity

Hazard Identification

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Chemical Engineering Background

Tools

HVAC Design

Engineering Standards

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.

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

Position Brand Description:

• This Process Safety Engineer is a member of the corporate Engineering Tech Center organization responsible for ensuring the safe and economically effective delivery and operation of compliant manufacturing, research, and administrative facilities for Lilly worldwide.
• This is a technical position focusing on technical aspects of process safety elements. A main focus of this role is in the Containment (technology application, engineering principles) area.
• In addition, this role will assist with other elements of Process Safety, ranging from Mechanical integrity, to hazard identification, to other process safety elements.
• This role requires collaboration with HSE partners (Global HSE and local HSE) to deliver solutions to questions and needs across the company.
• The position requires cross functional interaction with both internal (Lilly) and external (contractors).
• This Process Safety Engineer will broaden team capability and have the opportunity to help create and improve upon Process Safety standards largely impacting new manufacturing sites.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

• Technical leadership in the Containment discipline.
• Establish and maintain all required technical aspects for containment engineering including (but not limited to) HVAC design and controls (including exhaust/LEV), bag technology, valve technology, piping and system designs, etc.
• Be proficient in risk assessment and hazard assessment methodologies as tools for developing containment solutions.
• Understand key toxicological aspects for compounds, products, excipients to develop proper containment engineering solutions.
• Own/manage engineering standards, best practices, and specifications in this discipline.
• Identify and implement new (or un-used) technology in this discipline to improve containment outcomes at Lilly.
• Influence engineering designs for processes to minimize impact from potent compounds, hazardous chemicals.
• Understand and implement techniques for cross-contamination control.
• Understand testing techniques/technologies that are employed in the containment/IH space.
• Monitor and, when appropriate, influence changes in external codes and standards on Lilly’s behalf, and work to ensure ongoing compliance within Lilly for changing external standards.
• Develop and maintain external network of containment engineering professionals and participate in appropriate external forums.
• Understand external rules and regulations that apply to containment solutions by collaborating with GHSE (IH) and other applicable external agencies/best practices.
• Be an active member of the Process Safety community within Lilly by taking on assignments in key elements of PSM such as Mechanical integrity, LOPA, PHR/Hazard reviews, Facility Siting, etc.

Basic Qualifications:

• B.S. in Engineering or related technical field.
• 3 years of relevant experience in a plant and/or manufacturing environment.

Additional Preferences:

• Chemical Engineering background preferred.

Additional Information:

• This is NOT a remote role and requires an on-site presence.
• This role requires domestic and international travel (10-20%).