Area Engineer - Logistics Building and Tank Farm

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. Overview At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. Organization and Position Overview Lilly recently announced a $4.5 billion investment to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new center for advanced manufacturing and drug development. The first-ever facility of its kind, combining research and manufacturing in a single location , the Medicine Foundry will allow Lilly to further develop innovative solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and increase capacity for clinical trial medicines, while also reducing costs and environmental impact. The Area Engineer will serve as the site subject matter expert (SME) for the Logistics Buildings, Tank Farm, and associated ancillary systems within the Facilities, Utilities, Maintenance & Engineering (FUME) organization. During the project phase, this role will be a key member of the cross-functional project team, supporting design, construction, commissioning, qualification, start-up, and operational readiness for systems associated with the Lilly Medicine Foundry’s logistics buildings and tank farm. Once in operation, the Area Engineer will be responsible for ensuring these systems are maintained in a compliant, reliable, cost-effective, and fit-for-use state to meet business and internal customer needs. This role will also drive continuous improvement initiatives, manage annual operating and capital expenditures, and serve as the single point of contact for residents and customers associated with the logistics buildings and tank farm. Responsibilities: Serve as the SME with deep technical expertise for assigned systems, including their applications in pharmaceutical manufacturing and support operations, process flow diagrams, key process parameters, and relevant industry trends. Systems may include, but are not limited to: Warehouse / Logistics Infrastructure Electrical Distribution Process Gas Distribution Cold and freezer rooms Sampling, milling, and dispensing suites and equipment Fume H oods Downflow B ooths Safety showers and eyewash stations Air Handling Units (AHU’s) WFI (Water for Injectables) Waste tanks Compressed air and breathing air Tank Farm Aqueous Waste and Neutralization Tank Farm Waste (Primary and Secondary) Fresh Solvent Tank Farm (Bulk Storage Tanks and Distribution) Process Gas Distribution N 2 (Nitrogen) CO 2 (Carbon Dioxide) O 2 (Oxygen) Truck unloading and pumping station Fire suppression foam system Ensure assigned processes align with industry requirements and Lilly standards. Support risk assessment activities using available tools, such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA). Participate in teams, committees, or individual efforts as needed to support FUME departmental, site, and company goals. Initial project asset delivery phase and future local capital investment: Lead or participate in projects and changes for systems within the logistics buildings and tank farm, including design, verification activities (IV/OV/PQ), user representation for capital projects, and delivery of local projects. Develop required documentation, such as User Requirements Specifications (URS) and test cases, to demonstrate that systems are properly installed, qualified, started up, and maintained in a state of control. Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other necessary documentation for assigned systems. Contribute to process resource assessments, capital plans, expense budgets, and prioritization activities as appropriate. Daily support for operations: Monitor systems associated with the logistics buildings and tank farm and maintain KPIs to ensure proper operation and compliance with internal and external requirements. Act as the single poi