HSE Permit Writer

About the role

The Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Permit Writer will develop and maintain safe work permits within Tank Farm and Solvent Recovery (TFSR). A successful candidate will interface with the Process Team and Project Team to manage equipment availability and coordinate maintenance activities in the area.

Responsibilities

• Safe work permit preparation including the coordination of operations, project, and maintenance personnel.
• Generate work orders for corrective maintenance.
• Capture and execute work orders for maintenance activities within TFSR.
• Coordinate maintenance activities within TFSR.
• Influence adherence to project and maintenance schedules.
• Aid Operations Associate and Operations Associate Director in planning and scheduling daily work.
• 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 equipment specific lock-out, tag-out, try procedures.
• Develop 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.
• Support Process Engineers/Maintenance/Projects and Supervision in daily operations.
• In absence of the TFSR Lead Operator, the HSE Permitter may fill in daily responsibilities.
• Identify and support the implementation of improvements from Operations.
• Own the issuance of non-routine work instructions with input from Process Engineers.
• Own 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.

Requirements

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States.
• Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.
• Education Level: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in applicable industry. Direct HSE permit execution experience required.
• Ability to effectively communicate (electronically, written and verbal).
• Basic computer skills (desktop software) are required.
• Certifications: N/A
• Licenses: N/A

Skills

• Completion of Post Offer Exam or Completion of Work Simulation if applicable.
• Previous experience in facility/area start-up environments.
• 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 – 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.

Additional Information

The HSE Permit Writer role operates on a work schedule of Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day. The job may also involve some non-scheduled call-in time to respond to plant emergencies etc. and some scheduled call-in time to attend training activities etc. Flexibility in work schedules and the ability to work overtime as needed are essential.