Battalion Chief

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 Battalion Chief – Eli Lilly Fire Department – Lebanon is part of the Lilly Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) team and has responsibility to lead / coordinate the on-site emergency response team as an Incident Commander and fill the role of shift supervisor. The Battalion Chief will be part of the command staff that supports a 24 / 7 / 365 organization. The position also interacts with the Lilly Medical Director, Employee Health Services (EHS), security, fire safety systems, local building staff / management teams, and outside agencies. This role is responsible for responding to emergencies and special events, as well as managing various site’s emergency response programs, fire safety programs, and supporting departmental and site projects, as needed.

Responsibilities : Battalion Chief

Oversee daily operations of assigned battalion and ensure all firefighters are properly trained and equipped

Respond to all site fire, hazmat, and medical emergencies and assume command in the absence of superior officer.

Provide functional leadership and ownership of HSE / FD programs to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and Lilly Global HSE standards.

Collaborate with the ELFD leadership team to define priorities and develop the FD roadmap, integrating cross-functional input and contributing to business initiatives, planning, and performance metrics.

Ensure timely and accurate completion of internal and external HSE / FD reporting requirements.

Support the technical and leadership development of HSE / FD team members.

Escalate FD issues appropriately to ELFD leadership.

Support and execution of the on-site emergency preparedness and response plan.

Participate in pre-emergency planning and assist in the implementation of the emergency plans with both on-site and local emergency organizations.

Inspect and maintain departmental equipment, supplies, and facilities to ensure response readiness.

Monitor activities to ensure conduct and performance conform to departmental standards.

Participate in the operation of departmental in-service training.

Ensure department and assigned shift is always audit ready.

In conjunction with Training Division, develop and implement training programs for firefighters, officers, and ERT members

Basic Requirements :

Education Level : High School Diploma or GED

Experience :

• 10 years of experience in firefighting, with at least 5 years in a leadership role

Certifications : Indiana or IFSAC and NEREMT

Firefighter I / II

Hazmat Technician

Confined Space Technician

Driver Operator / Pumper / Aerial

Fire Officer Strategy and Tactics

Instructor I

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B)

Required Skills Testing : Successfully complete stress test and Work Performance Evaluation (WPE)

Additional Skills / Preferences :

Instructor II

CPR Instructor

Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification (EVOC)

NIMS 100, 200, 300, 700, 800

Bachelor’s degree (or 10 years equivalent work experience

Additional Information :

Supports a 27 / 7 operation, additional onsite presence may be requested to address testing, consultation or emergency situations.

Position Location : US : Lebanon IN LP1

Travel Percentage (%) : Less than 10%

Shift Information : Monday through Friday until the department is operational. Once the department is operational the shift will be 24-hour schedule.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared.  The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job description. For GMP purposes, the job description should be updated for significant changes. As always, you should consult with your supervisor regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, 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 are open to all employees. Our current groups include : Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

$35.33 - $51.83

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and / or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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