HSE Permit Writer

Role Summary

The Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Permit Writer will develop and maintain safe work permits within the production building. A successful candidate will interface with the Process Team and Project Team to manage equipment availability.

Responsibilities

• Safe work permit preparation including the coordination of operations, project, and maintenance personnel.
• Execute the required safe work permits, which includes but is not limited to lock out tag out (LOTO), hot work, confined space entry, etc.
• Develop and maintain equipment specific instructions including but not limited to lock-out, tag-out.
• Develop and maintain confined space entry risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain permitting equipment and supplies.
• Perform safety audits and maintain an audit ready status.
• Review and monitor relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and SOP updates. Execute unplanned SOP changes.
• Influence adherence to project and maintenance schedules.
• Support Process Engineers/Maintenance/Projects and Supervision in daily operations.
• Identify and support the implementation of improvements from Operations.
• Ownership of daily tasks, preventative maintenance or breakdowns.
• Conduct continuous improvement projects which are aligned with safety and quality expectations and meet operational needs
• Understand Health, Safety & Environmental-regulated environment and application of Health & Safety/Process Safety standards.
• Understand other area processes & their operational hazards and being able to react appropriately.
• Actively participate in assigned building & area operations such as safety audits, procedure coordination, housekeeping and improvement projects.
• Know and follow cGMP practices, safe work habits, plant dress code, hygiene standards, and housekeeping requirements unique to the work area and job classification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status for this employment position.
• Completion of Post Offer Exam or Completion of Work Simulation if applicable.
• Ability to effectively communicate (electronically, written and verbal).
• Basic computer skills (desktop software) are required.

Additional Preferences

• Previous experience in facility/area start-up environments.
• Previous experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing operation with PSM-regulated/hazardous chemicals.
• Solid understanding of FDA guidelines and cGMP requirements.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle and prioritize multiple requests.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Flexibility ‚Äì ability to troubleshoot and triage challenges.
• Ability to understand technical nomenclature and language as well as work with mathematical formulas.
• Manual material handling as appropriate.
• Bend, reach, stretch, climb ladders, and work in tight spaces.
• Stand for long period.

Skills

• Effective communication (written and verbal)
• Safety and risk assessment
• SOP management
• Project and maintenance coordination
• GMP knowledge

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work flexible schedules during startup period.
• Ability to work overtime as required.