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HSE Permit Writer

Date Posted: Jul 02, 2026
Yearly: USD - USD

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    Location Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Apply Before: Sep 30, 2026

Job Description

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. Job Position Overview: The Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Permit Writer will develop and maintain safe work permits within Tank Farm and Solvent Recovery (TFSR). A successful candidate will interface with the Process Team and Project Team to manage equipment availability and coordinate maintenance activities in the area. Responsibilities: An HSE Permitter ensures that all necessary permits are accurately prepared and issued for various work activities. They play a crucial role in maintaining compliance with safety regulations by conducting thorough risk assessments, developing safety plans, and auditing live work permits. To excel in this role, they must exhibit strong attention to detail, effective problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, a solid understanding of technical hazards, and strong organizational skills. Additionally, good planning and organizational skills are essential for success in this role. In line with the job outlined above, the following are typically the key tasks that would be expected of the role:Safe work permit preparation including the coordination of operations, project, and maintenance personnel.Generate work orders for corrective maintenance.Coordinate maintenance activities within TFSRInfluence adherence to project and maintenance schedules.Assist Operations Associate and Operations Associate Director in planning and scheduling daily work.Execute the required safe work permits, which includes but is not limited to lock out tag out (LOTO), hot work, confined space entry, etc.Develop equipment specific lock-out, tag-out, try procedures.Develop confined space entry risk assessments.Develop and maintain permitting equipment and supplies. Perform safety audits and maintain an audit ready status.Review and monitor relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and SOP updates. Execute unplanned SOP changes.Support Process Engineers/Maintenance/Projects and Supervision in daily operations.In absence of the TFSR Lead Operator, the HSE Permitter may fill in daily responsibilities.Identify and support the implementation of improvements from Operations.Own the issuance of non-routine work instructions with input from Process Engineers.Ownership of daily tasks, preventative maintenance or breakdowns.Conduct continuous improvement projects which are aligned with safety and quality expectations and meet operational needsUnderstand Health, Safety & Environmental-regulated environment and application of Health & Safety/Process Safety standards.Understand other area processes & their operational hazards and being able to react appropriately.Actively participate in assigned building & area operations such as safety audits, procedure coordination, housekeeping and improvement projects.Know and follow cGMP practices, safe work habits, plant dress code, hygiene standards, and housekeeping requirements unique to the work area and job classification. Basic Requirements: 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.Education Level: High School Diploma or equivalentExperience: Minimum 10 years of experience in applicable industry. Direct HSE permit execution experience required. Ability to effectively communicate (electronically, written and verbal). Basic computer skills (desktop software) ar

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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Lilly is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company is dedicated to making life better for people around the world through the discovery and delivery of life-changing medicines. Lilly emphasizes employee commitment... Read More

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