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Utilities / High Voltage Electrician / Instrumentation

Eli Lilly and Company
Indianapolis, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Dec 2025

About the role

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.

Position Brand Description:
The Utilities / High Voltage Electrician / Instrumentation has the responsibility of servicing, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment in LTC utilities that includes instrumentation, electrical, high purity water, compressed air, steam, chilled water, glycol, city water, and sewers. They are expected to display good customer service skills and to ensure that utility equipment and buildings are maintained at all utility locations. The Utilities / High Voltage Electrician / Instrumentation is expected to assist craftspeople in multiple crafts.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

  • 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.)

  • Troubleshoot and diagnose process instrumentation equipment and make appropriate repairs to minimize downtime. 

  • 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.

Basic 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 candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.”

  • 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:

  • Experience with utility systems – HPW, chillers, steam, compressed air, water/sewer, electrical distribution.

  • Associate degree in Electronics Technology, electrical license, or equivalent instrumentation/electrical work experience

  • 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.

  • This position requires working on summer and year-end company breaks

  • Awkward positions, cramped quarters, ladders, and scaffolding work will be required at times.

  • This position requires the completion of a Post Offer exam

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you req

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