Sr Specialist-LFR

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life‑changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve.

This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

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Lead Operator HSE Salary Scale:
Pay Grade Level: B4 Job Function:
Lilly Fire Rescue Coordinator Position Posted by:
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Senior Manager, Lilly Fire Rescue.

At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

• The Lead Operator – Lilly Fire Rescue (LFR) is responsible for supporting and executing the Indianapolis emergency preparedness and response plan at various Indianapolis facilities.
• This position has responsibility to lead/coordinate on‑site contracted responders and volunteer emergency responders to manage site emergencies.
• The position also interacts with security, fire safety systems, local building staff/management teams and outside agencies (e.g., IFD, IMPD, County board of health, etc.).
• When not responding to emergency and special events, this position is responsible for the completion of required maintenance, inspection, and training activities.
• Providing investigation and fire suppression activities as well as coordinating fire response with outside agencies.
• Provide emergency medical care to sick and injured Indianapolis plant site personnel.
• Mitigate hazmat emergencies on the Indianapolis plant sites.
• Provide Confined Space Entry Rescue and standby services.
• Maintain equipment and facilities in a state of response readiness.
• Maintain departmental records/files.
• Provide leadership in emergencies in the NIMS role of Incident Commander.
• Perform/oversee life safety systems inspections and testing.
• Provide stewardship/oversight of contract emergency response resources.

Conditional:
This position is physically demanding and will be contingent upon successful completion of:
Physical Exam (NFPA 1582 or EHS approved) Quantitative “Fit test” for Scott SCBA Work Performance Evaluation prior to scheduling start date. Must not be claustrophobic or acrophobic. Must hold and maintain a clean driving record. Must have the ability to read maps and understand graphical data.

• High School Diploma | GED
• Indiana State Firefighter I/II
• Indiana State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B or higher)
• Indiana State Hazardous Materials Technician
• Level A Suit personal protective equipment qualified
• Confined Space Rescue Technician certification must be held or obtained within first 6 months of employment

• Incident Command training (NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800)
• Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification (EVOC)
• Outside EMS/Fire Department experience.
• Critical incident stress management experience
• CPR Instructor and Fire Instructor 2/3
• Familiarity with Lilly Indianapolis sites (LCC, LTC) and Lilly business units at each site.
• Familiarity / experience working with the external fire or loss prevention agencies.
• Experience working with personnel in the field on construction and maintenance projects related to fire safety at Lilly.
• Experience in a positive safety culture or in helping to improve a safety culture.
• BS or AS degree in related HSE discipline, Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Advanced Fire Safety training preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret building blueprints and associated…