Battalion Chief

Role Summary

The Battalion Chief – Eli Lilly Fire Department – Lebanon leads and coordinates the on-site emergency response team as Incident Commander and acts as shift supervisor. The role supports a 24/7/365 organization, interacts with multiple stakeholders, and is responsible for emergency response programs, fire safety programs, and associated site projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of assigned battalion and ensure all firefighters are properly trained and equipped
• Respond to all site fire, hazmat, and medical emergencies and assume command in the absence of a superior officer
• Provide functional leadership and ownership of HSE/FD programs to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and Lilly Global HSE standards
• Collaborate with the ELFD leadership team to define priorities and develop the FD roadmap, integrating cross-functional input and contributing to business initiatives, planning, and performance metrics
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of internal and external HSE/FD reporting requirements
• Support the technical and leadership development of HSE/FD team members
• Escalate FD issues appropriately to ELFD leadership
• Support and execution of the on-site emergency preparedness and response plan
• Participate in pre-emergency planning and assist in the implementation of the emergency plans with both on-site and local emergency organizations
• Inspect and maintain departmental equipment, supplies, and facilities to ensure response readiness
• Monitor activities to ensure conduct and performance conform to departmental standards
• Participate in the operation of departmental in-service training
• Ensure department and assigned shift is always audit ready
• In conjunction with Training Division, develop and implement training programs for firefighters, officers, and ERT members

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: 10 years of firefighting experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Certifications: Indiana or IFSAC and NER EMT; Firefighter I/II; Hazmat Technician; Confined Space Technician; Driver Operator / Pumper / Aerial; Fire Officer Strategy and Tactics; Instructor I; Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B)
• Skills Testing: Successfully complete stress test and Work Performance Evaluation (WPE)

Additional Skills

• Instructor II
• CPR Instructor
• Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification (EVOC)
• NIMS 100, 200, 300, 700, 800
• Bachelor’s degree or 10 years equivalent work experience

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (required)

Additional Requirements

• Supports a 27/7 operation; additional onsite presence may be required for testing, consultation, or emergency situations
• Position Location: US: Lebanon IN LP1
• Travel: Less than 10%
• Shift Information: Monday through Friday until department is operational; once operational, 24-hour shift schedule