Instrumentation/Medium Voltage Electrician Utilities

About the role

The Instrumentation/Medium Voltage Electrician at Lilly is responsible for servicing, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment in LTC utilities such as high purity water, compressed air, steam, chilled water, glycol, city water, and sewers. They are expected to display good customer service skills and ensure that utility equipment and buildings are maintained at all utility locations. This role also involves assisting craftspeople in multiple crafts.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on medium voltage electrical equipment (13.8KV main switch gear, circuit breakers, relays, motor starters, ground fault interrupts)
• Perform preventive maintenance on complex electrical equipment (motor control centers, variable-speed drives, programmable logic controllers, etc.)
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical equipment problems and make appropriate repairs to minimize downtime
• Perform modifications and new installations of electrical equipment (e.g., conduit, conductors, lighting, branch circuits, etc.)
• Diagnose complex electrical problems to effect repairs and restore equipment/systems to operating condition
• Perform preventative/corrective maintenance and calibration on process instrumentation (temperature, pressure, flow, pH, conductivity, TOC, control valves, etc.)
• Diagnose and repair process instrumentation equipment to minimize downtime
• Document all work by following Good Documentation Practices

Requirements

• Experience working in high purity water, compressed air, steam, chilled water, glycol, city water, and sewer systems
• A strong electrical aptitude is essential
• Candidates must hold a valid driver’s license
• Willingness to respond to call-ins and work scheduled overtime is necessary
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds is required
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to varying temperatures while performing duties outdoors in all weather conditions
• A minimum of three years of relevant work experience is mandatory

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Associate’s degree or Technical Certificate in an electrical discipline, or equivalent experience
• Applicable military service training may be an acceptable alternative
• Experience working with 4160V (4.16kV) electrical systems preferred
• Maintenance experience in a manufacturing production environment or relevant field preferred
• Experience with a regulated industry; FDA regulated industries preferred
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English at a sufficient level to communicate technical and business information effectively
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in troubleshooting equipment failures with minimal downtime
• Able to follow written procedures while performing maintenance activities
• Good documentation practices and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Familiar with set-up and operation of Maintenance Shop hand tools & equipment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical prints/schematics
• Proficiency in using a CMMS (e.g., Maximo) or other work order tracking system
• Microsoft Applications Knowledge (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Education Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Additional Information

• This position is scheduled for 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday
• Temporary shift changes may occur
• Hazardous operations within Utilities include exposure to acid, steam, caustic substances, high pressure, and high temperatures
• Personal protective equipment is required at all times
• Work involves awkward positions, cramped quarters, ladders, and scaffolding
• Employment requires working during summer and year-end company breaks

Benefits

• Eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance)
• Comprehensive benefit program including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; 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; time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lilly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.