Senior Specialist – Utilities & Safety

Role Summary

Senior Specialist – Utilities & Safety at Elanco’s Terre Haute manufacturing site. Responsible for ensuring reliable 24/7 operation of essential utilities systems while driving site-level safety compliance and performance. Lead utilities operations, execute key safety programs, and partner with Operations and the Process Team to maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient site.

Responsibilities

• Lead and operate all site utilities systems, including boilers, plant air/water, and wastewater, ensuring equipment reliability, compliance, and 24/7 operational readiness.
• Manage safety programs and documentation, including safe work permits, ESIs, HSE Tracks, audits, and safety training/coaching for site personnel.
• Use control systems, PI data, logs, and technical documentation to troubleshoot issues, reduce variability, and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Oversee contractor-performed utilities maintenance, manage operator PMs, and ensure proper execution of regulatory and GMP requirements.
• Partner with Operations and the Process Team on incident investigations, corrective actions, DST participation, and overall safety/utilities communication and alignment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Required Experience: Ability to operate large utilities equipment (chillers, cooling towers, well systems), utilize computerized control systems, perform troubleshooting, and meet physical requirements (e.g., lifting 50 lbs, working outdoors, equipment operation).
• Top 2 Skills: Strong problem-solving & troubleshooting skills and effective written and verbal communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous utilities operations experience
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with GMP, IDEM, and utility compliance systems
• Technical experience with wastewater programs and sampling
• Ability to interpret blueprints and technical documentation

Additional Requirements

• Location: Elanco ‚Äì Terre Haute, IN (Onsite)
• Schedule: 8-hour Monday to Friday Day shift; may require overtime for coverage and on-call support for 24/7 operations