Lead Emergency Response Specialist – HSE

Eli Lilly and Company

. Lead and coordinate the on-site Emergency Response Team as shift lead and Incident Commander .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeLebanon • United StatesSenior💰 $30 - $43 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in emergency response coordination, including Incident Command and Hazardous Materials Technician-level response. Proficient in emergency preparedness planning, training, and compliance with fire safety regulations.

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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B Or Higher)Hazardous Materials Technician Certification/TrainingIncident Command Certification/TrainingSelf-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) ProficiencyEffective Written And Verbal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Emergency Response CoordinationIncident Command System ExperienceEmergency Preparedness PlanningEquipment Inspection And MaintenanceTraining Delivery To Adult LearnersFire Code ComplianceAfter Action Review ParticipationPPE Use And Patient LiftingTechnical Writing For Incident DocumentationEmergency Response Physical Demands

Soft Skills

Organizational AbilityIndependent Work CapabilityCollaboration With Cross-Functional Teams

Tools & Technologies

Emergency Response EquipmentLife Safety SystemsTraining Records Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B Or Higher)Hazardous Materials Technician CertificationIncident Command CertificationCPR Instructor Certification (Preferred)NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, And 800 (Preferred)Driver Operator — Pumper And/Or Aerial (Preferred)Instructor I Certification (Preferred)Advanced EMT Or Paramedic Certification (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Emergency ResponseHazardous MaterialsFire Safety InspectionIndustrial Fire BrigadePharmaceutical Emergency ResponseChemical Emergency ResponseIndustrial Manufacturing Emergency Response

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and coordinate the on-site Emergency Response Team as shift lead and Incident Commander
Serve as onsite Incident Commander for hazardous materials events and provide medical response coverage
Support and maintain site-based Hazardous Materials Technician-level response and first aid/first responder capability
Coordinate high-quality emergency response training and maintain equipment and readiness programs
Develop and continuously improve Emergency Response Procedures and hazard-specific annexes
Execute the on-site emergency preparedness and response plan, including pre-emergency planning, drills, and exercises
Implement emergency plans with on-site and local emergency organizations for evacuation, severe weather, shelter-in-place, hazardous material release, and medical scenarios
Participate in After Action Reviews and support corrective action tracking and closure
Inspect and maintain emergency response equipment, supplies, and facilities
Support fire code compliance and life safety system maintenance with building engineers
Support the annual fire safety inspection program and track observations and follow-up actions through closure
Prepare reports and records
Participate in Process Hazard Reviews, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews, and Management of Change activities as an emergency response subject matter expert
Collaborate with HSE teammates on cross-functional initiatives, peer review, and HSE Operational Readiness milestones
Benchmark emergency response best practices across Lilly and externally, and escalate risks and issues to site HSE leaders
Support a 24/7/365 operation through 24-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED
5+ years of career or full-time emergency response experience in a fire department, industrial fire brigade, EMS agency, industrial fire department, or emergency response team
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across multiple crews rather than within a single fixed team
Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Lilly will not provide work authorization or visa sponsorship
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B or higher), in good standing and eligible for Indiana practice
Hazardous Materials Technician certification/training
Incident Command certification/training
Demonstrated proficiency with Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
Ability to meet respiratory protection medical clearance and fit testing requirements under 29 CFR 1910.134
Ability to perform emergency response physical demands, including PPE use, patient lifting and movement, and sustained work in high-heat-stress conditions
Valid driver's license
Organizational and record-keeping ability for training records, certification tracking, equipment inspection schedules, and drill documentation
Ability to work independently with limited daily supervision and manage workload alongside unpredictable response and coverage demands
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including radio communication under stress and technical writing for incident documentation, after-action reports, and procedures
CPR Instructor certification preferred
NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 preferred
Driver Operator — Pumper and/or Aerial preferred
Instructor I certification and emergency response training program experience preferred
Fire code or fire inspection experience preferred
Advanced EMT or Paramedic certification preferred
Experience across the full range of Incident Command System roles preferred
Experience delivering training to adult learners preferred
Pharmaceutical, chemical, or industrial manufacturing emergency response experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus, depending in part on company and individual performance
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
Flexible benefits, including healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts
Life insurance and death benefits
Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits, including employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities
Employee resource groups open to all employees