Senior Specialist – Utilities & Safety

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights. Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today! Your Role: Senior Specialist – Utilities & Safety As the Senior Specialist for Utilities & Safety at Elanco’s Terre Haute manufacturing site, you will ensure reliable 24/7 operation of essential utilities systems while driving site-level safety compliance and performance. In this role, you’ll be responsible for leading utilities operations, executing key safety programs, and partnering closely with Operations and the Process Team to maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient site. Your Responsibilities Lead and operate all site utilities systems, including boilers, plant air/water, and wastewater, ensuring equipment reliability, compliance, and 24/7 operational readiness. Manage safety programs and documentation, including safe work permits, ESIs, HSE Tracks, audits, and safety training/coaching for site personnel. Use control systems, PI data, logs, and technical documentation to troubleshoot issues, reduce variability, and identify continuous improvement opportunities. Oversee contractor-performed utilities maintenance, manage operator PMs, and ensure proper execution of regulatory and GMP requirements. Partner with Operations and the Process Team on incident investigations, corrective actions, DST participation, and overall safety/utilities communication and alignment. What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications) Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Required Experience: Ability to operate large utilities equipment (chillers, cooling towers, well systems), utilize computerized control systems, perform troubleshooting, and meet physical requirements (e.g., lifting 50 lbs, working outdoors, equipment operation). Top 2 Skills: Strong problem-solving & troubleshooting skills and effective written and verbal communication. What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) Previous utilities operations experience Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment Familiarity with GMP, IDEM, and utility compliance systems Technical experience with wastewater programs and sampling Ability to interpret blueprints and technical documentation Additional Information Location: Elanco – Terre Haute, IN (Onsite) Schedule: 8-hour Monday to Friday Day shift; may require overtime for coverage and on-call support for 24/7 operations Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles! Elanco Benefits and Perks: We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include: Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO) 8-week parental leave 9 Employee Resource Groups Annual bonus offering Up to 6% 401K matching Elanco 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 Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose™ CSR framework – all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet. Learn more at www.elanco.com.