RAC Mechanic​/Refrigeration​/AC

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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, and are building a cutting‑edge manufacturing facility in Lebanon, Indiana, focused on gene therapy and advanced modalities. This role is an opportunity to help launch and maintain a new state‑of‑the‑art site, ensuring equipment uptime, calibration, and reliability across clinical and commercial processes.

The RAC Mechanic – Refrigeration/AC – Engineering (Engineering – Maintenance – B1-B3) is responsible for overseeing all maintenance activities at the Advance Therapy Manufacturing Site, maintaining assets in compliance with cGMP and ensuring equipment availability and performance.

• Servicing, troubleshooting, and maintaining HVAC equipment systems such as chillers, boilers, air balancing, hoods, HEPA filters, and air handlers.
• Engage and own site HVAC program and documentation practices.
• Install and maintain new and existing equipment.
• Support pre‑startup, startup, and post‑startup activities: quality start‑ups, verification, qualification, and ongoing maintenance.
• Respond quickly and proactively to changing priorities within a reasonable timeframe.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Global Facility Delivery to support project delivery.
• Follow maintenance procedures: tag‑out (LOTO), job hazard analysis (JHA), CMMS work plans, data loading, and workflow management.
• Support C&Q activities, including initial equipment start‑ups, shakedowns, verification, and qualification.
• Use Workday for time entry and personal information and Performance Management for objective tracking and development.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on basic heating and cooling systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment failures and make necessary repairs to minimize downtime.
• Read P &  and schematics.
• Maintain high‑quality GMP documentation and conduct detailed inspections of HEPA filter systems and related controls.
• Certify and maintain CFC recovery equipment and records.
• Communicate status to Operation shifts, Maintenance, Engineering, Automation, and site customers.
• Identify and implement opportunities for human‑error prevention.
• Use basic CMMS functionality and daily closing notes with work order codes.
• Employ Microsoft Office tools as needed.
• Model company values, standards, and policies within the team and support direct reports in safety practices.
• Facilitate ongoing learning and team reflection.
• Implement changes to work practices in collaboration with team members.

• High school diploma or GED; associate degree or equivalent experience.
• Five years of journeyman‑level HVAC experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• Associate's degree in HVAC maintenance discipline or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of troubleshooting HVAC/RAC equipment failures.
• Experience in a regulated industry; FDA‑regulated experience preferred.
• Ability to perform quality work without close supervision.
• Proficiency in CMMS, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong customer‑service orientation.
• Ability to follow written procedures and perform maintenance activities independently.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Track record of maintaining a neat, orderly work area and good housekeeping.
• One year of process experience.
• Good written and verbal documentation and communication skills.
• Demonstrated record of maintaining a safe work environment and supporting HSE corporate and site goals.
• Willingness to work beyond craft demands, including off‑hour emergencies.

• Position is four‑tens Monday‑Thursday; future shift to be discussed.
• Required to provide off‑hour support; overtime may be necessary.

• ISA for process equipment troubleshooting.
• Good documentation and communication habits.
• Physical ability to lift 40 lbs and work in awkward positions.
• Willingness to support a flexible 24/7 schedule and off‑hour emergencies.
• Knowledgeable of pharmaceutical operations and GMP processes.
• Valid driver’s license.