Utilities Senior Operator - Lilly Medicine Foundry
Eli Lilly and Company
August 22, 2026
On-site
Indianapolis, IN
Operations
Utilities Senior Operator (Lilly Medicine Foundry)
Responsibilities:
- Independently operate, monitor, and maintain assigned utility systems with minimal oversight.
- Maintain housekeeping standards in utility areas; address cleanliness issues proactively.
- Identify and troubleshoot equipment/process issues; communicate findings/actions to supervisory personnel.
- Support training of Operators by demonstrating procedures and reinforcing safe work practices.
- Recommend continuous improvement ideas and elevate safety concerns to Expert/Lead Operator.
- Follow SOPs, GMP requirements, and site EH&S protocols; maintain accurate logs/documentation.
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 5+ years’ experience in utilities/industrial/mechanical operations (GMP pharmaceutical experience preferred).
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Willing to respond to call-in and scheduled overtime.
- Lift up to 40 lbs; tolerate temperature variations and outdoor winter/summer conditions.
- Wear respiratory equipment and work at elevated heights as needed.
- Authorized to work in the U.S. (Lilly does not sponsor visas).
Preferred Skills:
- Ability to operate pumps, heat exchangers, chillers, compressed air, or water treatment equipment with minimal direction.
- Experience troubleshooting equipment/process issues.
- Data entry/log keeping and GMP-consistent documentation.
- Training experience; familiarity with work order systems/CMMS.
- Commitment to safety, housekeeping, continuous improvement.
Benefits (if eligible): 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off/leave, well-being benefits.
Shift/Location: Lebanon, IN. Fixed 12-hour shift (day or night); minimal travel (<10%).
Responsibilities:
- Independently operate, monitor, and maintain assigned utility systems with minimal oversight.
- Maintain housekeeping standards in utility areas; address cleanliness issues proactively.
- Identify and troubleshoot equipment/process issues; communicate findings/actions to supervisory personnel.
- Support training of Operators by demonstrating procedures and reinforcing safe work practices.
- Recommend continuous improvement ideas and elevate safety concerns to Expert/Lead Operator.
- Follow SOPs, GMP requirements, and site EH&S protocols; maintain accurate logs/documentation.
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 5+ years’ experience in utilities/industrial/mechanical operations (GMP pharmaceutical experience preferred).
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Willing to respond to call-in and scheduled overtime.
- Lift up to 40 lbs; tolerate temperature variations and outdoor winter/summer conditions.
- Wear respiratory equipment and work at elevated heights as needed.
- Authorized to work in the U.S. (Lilly does not sponsor visas).
Preferred Skills:
- Ability to operate pumps, heat exchangers, chillers, compressed air, or water treatment equipment with minimal direction.
- Experience troubleshooting equipment/process issues.
- Data entry/log keeping and GMP-consistent documentation.
- Training experience; familiarity with work order systems/CMMS.
- Commitment to safety, housekeeping, continuous improvement.
Benefits (if eligible): 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off/leave, well-being benefits.
Shift/Location: Lebanon, IN. Fixed 12-hour shift (day or night); minimal travel (<10%).