Sr. HVAC Engineer - API Manufacturing

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

Job summary

Eli Lilly is seeking an HVAC Engineer for their new manufacturing facility in Lebanon, IN. This role involves overseeing HVAC systems, ensuring compliance, and contributing to facility operations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in HVAC design and maintenance within regulated environments, along with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Company-sponsored 401(k)

Vacation benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits

Well-being benefits

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in HVAC design, installation, and maintenance in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience within the Pharmaceutical Industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HVAC systems at the manufacturing site ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Design and develop HVAC systems for process and industrial applications.
• Conduct load calculations and prepare specifications for HVAC installations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Associates Degree in relevant field

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.

Company Overview:

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 35,000 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.

Job Description:

The HVAC Engineer is responsible for overseeing the facilities at the Lebanon Plant 1 API Manufacturing site. This role ensures the facility infrastructure and systems are compliant and fit for use when needed. The HVAC Engineer will be responsible for the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. This role ensures that all HVAC systems operate efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of the facility. The HVAC Engineer must maintain efficient and effective maintenance and reliability techniques and take appropriate corrective and improvement actions when necessary. Additionally, the role involves the management of local capital for assets and oversight of engineering and maintenance contract resources.

In the project delivery phase and startup phase of the project (startup expected 2025 to 2027), leadership 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 site grows to a full scale GMP manufacturing through start up.

Key Responsibilities:

Daily Operations Management

• Responsible to maintain our HVAC/Utilities programs up to date with industry standards, external/internal regulatory documents, and regulatory agencies expectations. Example of these programs are, but not limited to: Room Pressure Differentials, Room Recovery Testing, HEPA Testing, Room Environmental Parameters, Asset Qualification Monitoring, Equipment Criticality Classification, Building Management System, Pest Management, Housekeeping, etc.
• Support daily operations including equipment troubleshooting and root cause failure analysis to assure technical availability in a timely manner.
• Design and develop HVAC systems for process and industrial applications.
• Perform load calculations to determine the appropriate size and capacity of HVAC systems.
• Prepare detailed specifications and drawings for HVAC installations.
• Oversee the installation commissioning, and maintenance of HVAC systems, ensuring compliance with all relevant codes and standards.
• Understand HVAC applications in aseptic manufacturing, Utilities and GMP Utilities (WFI, Clean Steam, PCA, etc.). Monitors / trends system critical operational parameters.
• Responsible for meeting site objectives in core areas of small capital project delivery, plant engineering support, equipment reliability, improvement of equipment systems, and key support for productivity projects utilizing both external and internal resources in assigned area.
• Work with process engineers to improve regulatory compliance, reliability, and safety.
• Make and influence key decisions and take responsibility for time schedule, costs, quality, and plant/area operability.
• Initiate and introduce standards, tools, procedures, safety, cGMP and compliance initiatives in assigned area.
• Develop and maintain engineering specifications, standards, and equipment work instructions that are designed to increase equipment uptime and reduce maintenance and spare part costs.
• Responsible for development of the investment and asset strategy for current and future business in assigned area.
• Keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned.
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Maintain an energy management program. Ensure all systems operate in the most efficient manner.
• Review inspections of building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.
• Originate/ develop technical changes, improvements, along with supporting documentation.
• Provide technical expertise for change management and small capital project coordination through design, construction, commissioning, qualification, and start up.
• Serve as project responsible, project manager, or consultant when necessary on capital projects and plant expense-based projects.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analysis, Layer of Protection Analysis and Hazard and Operability Study.
• Develop and maintain engineering specifications, standards, and equipment work instructions that are designed to increase equipment uptime and reduce maintenance and spare part costs.
• Utilize technical skills in troubleshooting, specifying replacement equipment, strategic planning, and supporting the overall mechanical integrity process.
• Provide facility engineering expertise in support of the elements of OSHA PSM (MOC’s, PHA’s, PSSR’s, P&ID’s, PSI, etc.)

Plant Maintenance:

• Perform regular maintenance and repairs on HVAC systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Collaborate with other engineers and technicians to develop and implement energy-efficient solutions.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair work.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Develop a maintenance strategy and budget to manage maintenance costs for assigned building(s)/area.
• Implement the preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.
• Organize emergency repairs as needed.
• Conduct inspection, monitoring, maintenance, and repair according to the latest safety standards.
• Ensure plant equipment is test and inspection compliant with all applicable codes and standards, such as, mechanical integrity RAGAGEP and OEM.
• Maintain, build and improve test/ inspection program using the site CMMS.
• Prescribe, maintain and improve predictive and preventative maintenance for equipment that maximizes the life of the asset.
• Apply Risk Based Maintenance to unit assets.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred) and 4+ years of experience in HVAC design, installation, and maintenance in a regulated manufacturing environment OR Associates Degree in relevant field + 10+ years of experience in HVAC design, installation, and maintenance in a regulated manufacturing environment

Additional Preferences:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Previous experience within the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, including chillers, boilers, and air handling units.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• 4+ years extensive progressive chemical process and plant experience
• Emergency Response or Emergency Operations Center Experience
• Previous experience in facility/area start-up environments
• Ability to work with a team, make independent decisions, and influence diverse groups.
• Ability to prioritize, set objectives and meet targets.
• Ability to provide high level customer service.
• Ability to work without close multiple levels of management.
• Ability to provide coaching and feedback.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Computer and business process literate particularly in CMMS.
• Demonstrated technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills to maintain customer, area, and business needs.
• Skills in successfully overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities for improvements.
• Experience with the following systems: GMARS, Service Insight, GECMS, TrackWise, Veeva Vault, Serra view, Spar Requests, Asset Recovery, Lilly Stores, Delta V, Metasys BMS, Coupa Purchase Orders, E-peers, B-Safe, Gensuite, and SAGE SteamMonitoring

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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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