Clean Utilities Technician - Eli Lilly and Company

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The Clean Utilities Technician has specific responsibilities in the project phase up to support site start-up and long term day-to-day operations of the site after start-up.

During assets delivery, process development, commissioning, qualification, validation, and start-up, Associate Consultant Engineer will be part of the project team, being a key contributor in the asset delivery process, form construction to PQ completion.

After start-up, the Clean Utilities Technician is responsible for maintaining the site’s facility Clean Utilities infrastructure [PW, WFI, Clean Steam, Process Compressed Air (PCA), etc.] in a state of compliance and fit for use when needed. To achieve this goal, he/she must establish reliable operation and maintain the qualified state of the equipment and business processes in the areas, implement efficient and effective maintenance and reliability techniques, and appropriate corrective and improvement actions are taken, when necessary, in the spirit continuous improvement initiatives.  Part of his/her responsibility is the efficient and effective management of local capital allocated to Clean Utilities and oversight of engineering/maintenance contract resources assigned to the area. 

Responsibilities:

• Operation of mechanical equipment used in a regulated manufacturing environment (Purified Water, WFI, Clean Steam, PCA, pumps, motors, valves, etc.).
• Monitors daily utility system performance (Purified Water, WFI, Clean Steam, PCA, etc.).
• Performs routine walk through of area(s) of support and is responsible for standard troubleshooting of problems on Purified Water skids, WFI, Clean Steam, PCA, pumps, motors, valves, etc.
• Be the support technician for all utility systems under his/her responsibility, understanding GMP utility (Purified Water, WFI, Clean Steam, PCA, etc.) applications in aseptic manufacturing.
• Ensure utility systems efficiency, availability, and performance.
• Supports Clean Utilities Engineers on process flow and controls of process parameters.
• Engaged on communication with internal stakeholder in case of system issues and to understand their need.
• Ensure a safe working environment by following safety rules and helping improve the safety culture.
• Participates with engineering team to identify opportunities to improve quality & reliability and leads/directs in small projects for area of support. 
• Provide input into capital projects targeted at both short- and long-term needs and provides support on delivery of small projects in their area(s).  
• Responsible for equipment reliability issues & maintenance strategy, responsible to ensure work orders are correctly closed before the due date and the maintenance programs are adequately implemented.
• Participate/provide oversight in ensuring planned or unplanned maintenance activities are scheduled and executed effectively.
• Interface with external contractors in case of needs or involve them on projects when required.
• Manages routine maintenance work and schedule compliance.

Basic Requirements:

• Experience of Clean Utilities systems.
• Relevant experience operating in an FDA regulated manufacturing environment.
• At least 2 years in Engineering and/or Maintenance experience.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma | GED

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Associate degree in Engineering or Technical field (preferred).
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Strong computer skills in a variety of software packages (SAP, Trackwise, MS Word, Excel, etc.), previous experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (i.e., MAXIMO).
• Previous facility start-up experience.
• Previous equipment commissioning, qualification and process validation experience.
• Previous experience with deviation and change management systems including Trackwise.
• Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) exposure/knowledge/experience.
• Parenteral manufacturing experience.
• Plant engineering experience.
• MAXIMO or similar computerized maintenance management (CMMS) system experience.   

Additional Information: 

• Ability to work 8-hour days – Monday through Friday
• Ability to work overtime and during shutdown as required
• Some travel required for facility start-up activities

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