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The LDAR Specialist is part of the LP1 HSE organization, working closely with the maintenance and operations teams. This role serves as the primary LDAR database administrator, responsible for building, maintaining, and optimizing the site's LDAR database platform to ensure data integrity, accurate component tracking, and reliable monitoring route management. In addition to database administration, the LDAR Specialist provides technical support for the development, implementation, and improvement of the site LDAR program, helping to ensure regulatory compliance and minimize emissions.

This role will be instrumental in establishing and managing the LDAR database management system, including reconciling process drawings with database records, creating and assigning monitoring routes, and maintaining accurate compliance data. The LDAR Specialist will also support the development of others responsible for utilizing the database and maintaining LDAR equipment and processes. As a greenfield site currently in its early stages, this role will evolve as the LDAR program matures - from initial database setup and configuration through steady-state data management and reporting. This is an opportunity to grow with the program.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the site LDAR program, including procedures, tools, and management systems

• Ensure compliance with EPA, IDEM, and cGMP regulatory requirements, including applicable NSPS (40 CFR Part 60) and NESHAP (40 CFR Part 63) subparts for pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing

• Assist in conducting regular compliance audits to verify program effectiveness and regulatory adherence

• Serve as a secondary point of contact for regulatory agencies (EPA/IDEM) on LDAR-related matters, supporting the primary contact as designated by site HSE leadership

• Assist with emissions reduction initiatives through process optimization, equipment upgrades, and adoption of best practices

• Serve as the LDAR database administrator, including creation and assignment of monitoring routes

• Reconcile revised process drawings with the LDAR database, in collaboration with the LDAR Associate, to ensure accurate component counts

• Assist with maintaining accurate records of all LDAR-related activities, including monitoring data, repair logs, and compliance reports

• Assist with mentoring LDAR technicians and training operations and maintenance personnel on LDAR systems and procedures

• Assist with LDAR training programs in support of plant startup and ongoing team development

• Coordinate LDAR activities across production, operations, maintenance, engineering, and external vendors

• Support commissioning, qualification, and procedure writing related to LDAR systems

• Support cross-functional projects within Maintenance, Engineering, and Facilities teams

• Support incident investigations and ensure adherence to safety procedures, policies, and permits

• Assist with Method 21 LDAR monitoring as needed to meet regulatory monitoring schedule requirements

Basic Requirements

• High school diploma required, technical certification or associate degree in environmental technology, instrumentation, or a related field preferred.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, refinery, petrochemical, or related industrial manufacturing with a focus on LDAR and environmental compliance

• Experience developing and/or managing LDAR programs

• Experience with environmental monitoring tools and software (e.g., LDAR database platforms)

• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.

Additional Preferences

• Demonstrated knowledge of LDAR regulatory requirements (IDEM and/or EPA) and best practices

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to train, mentor, and coordinate across multiple teams and functions

• Project management experience

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Additional Information

• Tasks may require entering manufacturing areas and wearing appropriate PPE.

• May be required to provide support outside of normal working hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Travel to other facilities within the Lilly network (minimal).

As this is a greenfield site, the LDAR program will evolve from development to steady-state maintenance. This role may transform as LDAR capabilities mature at the site.

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