Utilities / Medium Voltage Electrician / Instrumentation

BioSpace; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly is seeking a Utilities / High Voltage Electrician / Instrumentation to service, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment across utility locations. You will support craftspeople, read P&ID drawings, and ensure safety and cGMP compliance while performing preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems.

The role requires strong electrical/mechanical aptitude, an associate degree or equivalent, and experience with 4160V systems.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
• Basic instrumentation/electrical skills and ability to troubleshoot basic circuits.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying temperatures.
• Capable of lifting 40 lbs.
• Associate degree or equivalent in Electronics Technology or related field.
• Experience with 4160V electrical systems preferred.
• Experience with CMMS (GMARS).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on high and low voltage electrical equipment (13.8KV main switch gear, circuit breakers, relays, motor starters, ground fault interrupts).
• Perform preventive maintenance on complex electrical equipment (motor control centers, variable-speed drives, programmable logic controllers, etc.).
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical equipment problems and make appropriate repairs to minimize downtime.
• Perform modifications and new installations of electrical equipment (e.g., conduit, conductors, lighting, branch circuits, etc.).
• Diagnose complex electrical problems to effect repairs and restore equipment/systems to operating condition.
• Perform preventative/corrective maintenance and calibration on process instrumentation (temperature, pressure, flow, pH, conductivity, TOC, control valves, etc.).
• Troubleshoot and diagnose process instrumentation equipment and make appropriate repairs to minimize downtime.
• Perform modifications and new installations of process instrumentation.
• Demonstrate the ability to read P&ID drawings and schematics.
• Consistently comply with safety rules and closely follow approved procedures to ensure cGMP compliance.
• Document all work by following Good Documentation Practices.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Instrumentation skills

Troubleshooting

CMMS GMARS experience

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent

High School diploma or Associate degree

Tools

GMARS CMMS

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

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.

Position Brand Description

The Utilities / High Voltage Electrician / Instrumentation has the responsibility of servicing, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment in LTC utilities that includes instrumentation, electrical, high purity water, compressed air, steam, chilled water, glycol, city water, and sewers. They are expected to display good customer service skills and to ensure that utility equipment and buildings are maintained at all utility locations. The Utilities / High Voltage Electrician / Instrumentation is expected to assist craftspeople in multiple crafts.

Key Objectives/Deliverables

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on high and low voltage electrical equipment (13.8KV main switch gear, circuit breakers, relays, motor starters, ground fault interrupts)
• Perform preventive maintenance on complex electrical equipment (motor control centers, variable-speed drives, programmable logic controllers, etc.)
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical equipment problems and make appropriate repairs to minimize downtime.
• Perform modifications and new installations of electrical equipment (e.g., conduit, conductors, lighting, branch circuits, etc.).
• Diagnose complex electrical problems to effect repairs and restore equipment/systems to operating condition.
• Perform preventative/corrective maintenance and calibration on process instrumentation (temperature, pressure, flow, pH, conductivity, TOC, control valves, etc.)
• Troubleshoot and diagnose process instrumentation equipment and make appropriate repairs to minimize downtime.
• Perform modifications and new installations of process instrumentation.
• Demonstrate the ability to read P&ID drawings and schematics.
• Consistently comply with safety rules and closely follow approved procedures to ensure cGMP compliance.
• Document all work by following Good Documentation Practices.

Basic Requirements

• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
• Must possess basic instrumentation/electrical skills as well as the ability to troubleshoot basic electrical circuits and equipment.
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.
• Must be able to withstand exposure to temperature variations while performing work outside in winter and summer weather conditions.
• Must be capable of lifting 40 lbs.

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology, electrical license, or equivalent instrumentation/electrical work experience.
• Experience working with 4160V (4.16kV) electrical systems preferred.
• Experience with utility systems – HPW, chillers, steam, compressed air, water/sewer, electrical distribution.
• Experience troubleshooting and new installation of various instrumentations.
• Experience maintaining circuit breakers, relays, medium voltage switchgear, motor starters.
• Experience with a CMMS (e.g., GMARS), or similar work order tracking system.
• Document work using good documentation practices.
• Proficiency in basic use of Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Word, Excel).

Education Requirements

• High School diploma, associate degree or equivalent.

Additional Information

• Hazardous operations exist in utility areas, involving the use of caustic, steam, high pressures, and high temperature.
• Work Schedule: 8-hour days, Monday through Friday, requires off-hours support for equipment operating 24/7.
• This position requires working on summer and year-end company breaks.
• Awkward positions, cramped quarters, ladders, and scaffolding work will be required at times.
• This position requires the completion of a Post Offer exam.

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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 $21.27 - $41.25

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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