Tank Farm & Rail Operations Specialist

Eli Lilly and Company; Lebanon (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company in Lebanon, IN is seeking a Tank Farm, Truck and Rail Operator to ensure uninterrupted solvent supply and waste management for GMP manufacturing startup. You will operate tank farms, air emissions systems and loading/unloading of tanker and rail cars.

During startup through 2028, the role will adapt as processes are built and the site scales to full GMP operations, requiring collaboration, discipline, and adherence to cGMP, safety, and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years in a hazardous chemical manufacturing, refining, hazardous pharmaceutical, or chemical tank farm operation.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis (no visa sponsorship).
• Completion of Post Offer Exam or Completion of Work Simulation if applicable.
• Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal).
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operations maintains compliance with all regulatory requirements at all times.
• Ensure areas appropriately support the execution of the production plan for the site.
• Tank Farm operations, tanker loading/unloading, railcar loading/unloading.
• Carry out daily monitoring testing and cleaning duties as assigned on the above listed systems to ensure equipment and systems are in good operating conditions and they are maintained in accordance with local and corporate regulatory requirements.
• Understand Health, Safety & Environmental-regulated environment and application of Health & Safety /Process Safety standards in order to execute key/critical GMP duties.
• Understand other area processes & their operational hazards and being able to react appropriately.
• Monitoring and collecting data on equipment use and performance i.e. trying to anticipate potential equipment reliability problems.
• Working with Maintenance and Technical Support to respond appropriately to potential supply upsets or equipment failure.
• Contacting the appropriate help if there is a problem or an event (spill/deviation/incident) during processing.
• Communication to other shifts regarding the status of the area operations and details of any issues/problems that have occurred at handover.
• Participate in daily shift huddles / meetings to both understand and set expectations for daily operational goals.
• Actively participating in assigned building & area operations such as safety audits, procedure co-ordination, housekeeping and improvement projects.
• Be trained and qualified on all specified unit operations within the area.
• Identify concerns for informal or formal discussion (crew meetings, safety representative).
• Know and follow cGMP practices, safe work habits, plant dress code, hygiene standards, and housekeeping requirements unique to the work area and job classification.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Reading/writing abilities

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Eli Lilly and Company in Lebanon, IN is seeking a Tank Farm, Truck and Rail Operator to ensure uninterrupted solvent supply and waste management for GMP manufacturing startup. You will operate tank farms, air emissions systems and loading/unloading of tanker and rail cars.

During startup through 2028, the role will adapt as processes are built and the site scales to full GMP operations, requiring collaboration, discipline, and adherence to cGMP, safety, and environmental standards.