Sr Specialist-LFR - Military Veterans

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.

Lilly Fire Rescue (LFR) Job Description – Lead Operator / Coordinator

Organization Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Basic Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma | GED

• Must hold the following certifications:
  • Indiana State Firefighter I/II
  • Indiana State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B or higher)
  • Indiana State Hazardous Materials Technician
    • Must be “Level A Suit” personal protective equipment qualified.
  • Confined Space Rescue Technician
    • or willing to get certified as such within first 6 months of employment.

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.

Additional Skills/Preferences

• 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 are required of the position but not at the time of posting.

Additional Information

• This position supports a 24/7/365 operation and will require shift work.
• Personnel may come in contact with areas that historically contained Cephalosporin’s, Penicillin, and allergens.
• Persons in this position will respond to incidents whose hazards are not yet known.
• Persons may be exposed to biological hazards as a result of EMS and hazardous materials response.
• Fire/Chemical response to immediately dangerous to life/health (IDLH) atmospheres is a possibility.
• Will require successful annual completion of Work Performance Evaluation (WPE)

Schedule​

• This position supports a 24/7/365 operation and will require shift work.
• The first two weeks from hire date, employee will operate on a M-F 8a- 4p schedule for orientation.
• Upon successful completion of orientation, employee will be assigned to a shift schedule of 24 hours on and 48 hours off.

Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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.

Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly USA, LLC and our wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively “Lilly”) are committed to help individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at Lilly, please email Lilly Human Resources ( Lilly_Recruiting_Compliance@lists.lilly.com ) for further assistance. Please note This email address is intended for use only to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ + Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups.

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