Utilities / Medium Voltage Electrician / Instrumentation

About the role

The Utilities / High Voltage Electrician / Instrumentation at Lilly is responsible for servicing, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment in LTC utilities. This includes instrumentation, electrical, high purity water, compressed air, steam, chilled water, glycol, city water, and sewers. The role involves displaying good customer service skills and ensuring utility equipment and buildings are maintained at all utility locations. They also assist craftspeople in multiple crafts.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on high and low 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.)
• Perform modifications and new installations of process instrumentation
• Demonstrate the ability to read P&ID drawings and schematics
• Consistently comply with safety rules and closely follow approved procedures to ensure cGMP compliance
• Document all work by following Good Documentation Practices

Requirements

• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude
• Must possess basic instrumentation/electrical skills as well as the ability to troubleshoot basic electrical circuits and equipment
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Must be able to withstand exposure to temperature variations while performing work outside in winter and summer weather conditions
• Must be capable of lifting 40 lbs

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology, electrical license, or equivalent instrumentation/electrical work experience
• Experience working with 4160V (4.16kV) electrical systems preferred
• Experience with utility systems – HPW, chillers, steam, compressed air, water/sewer, electrical distribution
• Experience troubleshooting and new installation of various instrumentations
• Experience maintaining circuit breakers, relays, medium voltage switchgear, motor starters
• Experience with a CMMS (e.g., GMARS), or similar work order tracking system
• Document work using good documentation practices
• Proficiency in basic use of Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Word, Excel)

Education Requirements

• High School diploma, associate degree or equivalent

Additional Information

• Hazardous operations exist in utility areas, involving the use of caustic, steam, high pressures, and high temperature
• Work Schedule: 8-hour days, Monday through Friday, requires off-hours support for equipment operating 24/7
• Awkward positions, cramped quarters, ladders, and scaffolding work will be required at times
• This position requires the completion of a Post Offer exam

Pay

$21.27 - $41.25 per hour

Schedule

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance)

Benefits

• Eligible for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
• Limited life insurance and death benefits
• Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
• Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.