Maintenance Engineer - Facilities Business Operations

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Position Brand Description:

This position will support multiple site-wide Engineering and Maintenance groups in the acquisition (or decommission) of equipment including the Manufacturing, Utility and Lab areas. The Engineer will perform assessments on systems and consult with SMEs to create robust maintenance plans to extend the life of equipment in our Facilities. The Maintenance Engineer - FBO (Facilities Business Operations) will also support and execute projects that improve the efficiency of the maintenance programs. When excursions are reported the Maintenance Engineer will lead or assist with the investigation of the event to determine both root cause and corrective/preventative actions. This position will assist or lead in documenting, organizing and coordinating activities such as Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) support, deviation investigations, reliability, asset disposition, lean practices, process optimization, technical investigations, and change controls.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

Manage for Results /Strategic Planning:

• Support site engineering projects and process teams by representing FBO and the Maintenance Technicians, ensuring that records related to the Maintenance Package are created or updated.
• Act as a FBO/Maintenance Engineering SME, as applicable, for specific equipment types (ex. manufacturing, HVAC, lab, electrical, etc.).
• Manage the acquisition, decommissioning, relocation, or modification of equipment.
• Conduct assessments of systems to develop the maintenance plans and determine spare parts stocking strategy.
• Complete the Maintenance Package Development process including Location/Asset identification, Job Plans, Preventative Maintenance frequency, and calibration data sheets.
• Utilize the Change Management system to assess & document the impact to the Maintenance Package for changes to GMP equipment and systems. Complete the associated change control actions.
• Investigate Deviations and/or complete FUME-related Action Records.
• Assist Maintenance Scheduler/Planners in coordinating shutdowns when necessary for project work.
• Work in the Document Management System to (1) create documents related to acquisitions, decommissions, etc for review and approval, (2) develop or update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and forms, (3) complete periodic reviews of maintenance and departmental procedures.
• Employ the Computerized Maintenance Management System (Maximo) to: (1) Create, revise, and ensure approval of job plans to support equipment additions and changes as it may relate to engineering projects, maintenance requests, or continuous improvement, (2) Enter new or revise existing spare parts data

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural and preferred) or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 2 - 5 years of experience working in a cGMP environment in a Facilities or Engineering Capacity.
• Project Management, problem solving and team building skills required.

Additional Preferences:

• Working knowledge of MS Office suite and Maximo a plus.
• Experience in Plant/Facilities, Maintenance, or Engineering for the pharmaceutical/biotechnology section.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong technical writing & Communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills. The ability to prioritize and manage multiple improvement projects.
• Self-motivated, self-directed personality with the ability to work both independently and with teams.
• Fast learner on new software systems.
• Must demonstrate leadership qualities.

Other Information:

• Travel (limited) may be required.
• Lifting required up to 50 lbs.
• Not required to be on call.

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidates education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

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 Lillys compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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