Manager - HSE - Fire and Life Safety Inspector (Site Fire Marshal)

The Manager - HSE - Fire and Life Safety Inspector (Site Fire Marshal) is a member of the Lilly Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) organization and reports to the Associate Director, HSE Emergency Management (Fire Chief). This position serves as Lilly Houston's lead authority for fire and life safety compliance programs, fire protection systems, hazardous materials code compliance, fire prevention, emergency preparedness, and related risk reduction initiatives. The position provides technical leadership and governance for the site's fire protection and life safety program and serves as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, insurers, engineering teams, construction organizations, and emergency response stakeholders. The position serves as the site's Fire Inspector/Fire Marshal and is responsible for administration of the site's fire prevention and code compliance program. It also serves on the Eli Lilly Fire Department emergency response roster and provides technical expertise related to fire protection systems, building construction, hazardous materials, and emergency operations.

Responsibilities

Serve as the site's fire and life safety subject matter expert; Interpret and apply local, state, and federal codes, standards, insurer requirements, and Lilly requirements; Coordinate fire and life safety inspections, permitting, acceptance testing, compliance reviews, and regulatory interactions; Investigate fire and life safety concerns and support corrective actions; Develop, implement, and maintain fire and life safety inspection programs and compliance processes; Serve as primary working-level liaison with regulatory agencies; Provide program ownership and technical oversight of fire suppression, fire alarm, fire water, special hazard protection, and life safety systems; Review inspection, testing, and maintenance activities performed by contractors and site personnel; Manage fire protection impairments, restoration, and notification requirements; Participate in commissioning, integrated systems testing, and acceptance testing; Review construction projects, renovations, and process modifications for code compliance; Evaluate occupancy classifications, life safety systems, and egress arrangements; Evaluate means of egress, emergency lighting, fire department access, fire lanes, and fire hydrants; Identify hazards associated with operations, storage, hot work, housekeeping, and hazardous materials; Track corrective actions to timely closure; Monitor hazardous materials storage, handling, segregation, and compatibility; Develop and maintain pre-incident plans; Support site emergency planning, evacuation planning, drills, and exercises; Coordinate with local emergency response agencies; Serve as technical specialist during emergency incidents; Deliver fire and life safety training and awareness programs; Serve on the Eli Lilly Fire Department emergency response roster

Requirements

Minimum three years of experience in one or more of the following: fire inspection; fire prevention; fire protection systems inspection, testing, and maintenance; fire protection system design or plan review; industrial fire protection; loss prevention; building or fire code compliance; Required certifications (IFSAC, Pro Board, Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP), National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), or equivalent) in Fire Inspector II, Firefighter I/II, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Hazardous Materials Technician; Completion of NIMS IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800; Valid driver's license; Ability to complete required medical evaluations, respirator clearance, physical performance evaluations, and emergency response qualification requirements; Ability to wear respiratory protection and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA); Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis (no visa or work authorization sponsorship provided)

Nice to have

Fire Plans Examiner certification; ICC Fire Inspector and/or Fire Plans Examiner certification; Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS); Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or related field; Hazardous Materials Technician certification; Fire Service Instructor certification; NIMS ICS-300 and ICS-400; Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical manufacturing, or other highly regulated industrial environments; Experience supporting major capital projects, construction, commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities; Knowledge of fire protection engineering principles, industrial fire protection practices, and property loss prevention standards; Experience with hazardous materials inventory systems, Tier II reporting, pre-incident planning software, and electronic plan review tools

Benefits

Company bonus (eligibility depends in part on company and individual performance); Company-sponsored 401(k); Pension; Vacation benefits; 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; Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, employee clubs and activities)